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election 2016

Nov 4, 2016

Is Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District within Democratic reach?

Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be a lost cause for Democrats.

Nov 3, 2016

Return of long lines marks some early voting in Phoenix

Some Phoenix-area voters hoping to avoid long lines on Election Day by casting early ballots have ended up waiting anyway.

Nov 3, 2016

Appeals court rejects bid to count wayward voters

A federal appeals court refused late Wednesday to order state officials to count the votes of people who cast their ballot at the wrong location.

Nov 3, 2016

Reagan outlines acceptable behavior at polling places

Seeking to avoid confrontation between voters and self-styled poll watchers, Secretary of State Michele Reagan warned Wednesday what will -- and will not -- be tolerated at polling places next week.

Nov 3, 2016

Dems outperforming 2012 in early ballots, but GOP lead expanding

Democratic voters trail their Republican counterparts in returning their early ballots, but they’ve narrowed the gap they had in 2012, buoying the beleaguered minority party’s hopes that it’s in for a relatively good election year in historically red Arizona.

Nov 2, 2016

Full appeals court to review ‘ballot harvesting’ law

Federal judges will give Democrats one more chance to make their case that a ban on “ballot harvesting” is illegal.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (AP Photo)
Nov 2, 2016

Sheriff Joe Arpaio seeks postponement of contempt trial

Sheriff Joe Arpaio has proposed a postponement of his upcoming trial on a criminal contempt-of-court charge.

Nov 1, 2016

Ex-fundraiser for McCain enters plead in drug case

A Phoenix woman dropped as a political fundraiser for U.S. Sen. John McCain's re-election campaign seven months ago after being arrested on suspicion of drug possession has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nov 1, 2016

Democrats, Clinton counting on Latinos to win Arizona

Sara Morales became an American citizen in 2010 and has voted in every election since. This year, the Phoenix resident will be casting a ballot for Hillary Clinton, joining the tens of thousands of Latinos who Democrats hope will swing the traditionally conservative state in their direction.

Oct 31, 2016

Arizona voting system is fair and secure – not rigged

For six years, I served as the Secretary of State here in Arizona, and oversaw 12 elections for federal, state and local races. I can tell you, unequivocally, without a doubt, that our electoral system is strong and that voting in Arizona remains free, fair, and secure.

Oct 31, 2016

Arizona’s minimum wage is far too low

As a small business owner, I am disappointed by business leaders’ recent calls to turn away from doing what’s right for our employees. On Nov. 8, Arizonans have an opportunity to vote on Proposition 206, the Arizona Healthy Working Families Initiative to raise the minimum wage and guarantee earned paid sick days.

Oct 31, 2016

Arizona Dems seek order blocking voter intimidation

The state Democratic Party wants a federal judge to block what it claims are planned voter intimidation tactics by the Republican Party and the Trump campaign.

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