The races that will decide the balance of power in the Legislature
Key points: Several key general election races are already taking shape after Tuesday’s primary election Incumbent candidates in competitive districts led their primary races after initial primary results Both Republican […]
State AI deepfake laws face first big test in 2026 midterm elections
This election year has already produced multiple examples of AI campaign content — some labeled, some not.
LUCHA trains volunteers to be poll observers amid security concerns
Arizona's voting sites will have plenty of eyes on them this election season, including poll monitors from political parties, the U.S. Department of Justice, congressional monitors and perhaps more.
What I learned from touring Maricopa County’s election center
Early voting has begun across Arizona, and with the arrival of ballots comes questions about how our elections work and the safeguards in place. I recently toured the Maricopa County […]
Fontes declines DOJ’s election help ahead of President Trump’s elections announcement
PHOENIX — The state’s chief election official has a message for the Department of Justice: We don’t need to be reminded to follow laws that ensure only citizens cast ballots […]
Arizona ESA moms demand voucher reforms to protect education for students with disabilities
Editor’s note: A direct response to this article has been published at: https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/06/09/arizona-esa-moms-demand-voucher-reforms-to-protect-education-for-students-with-disabilities/ We are ESA moms supporting the Protect Education Act to rein in the Empowerment Scholarship Account school […]
$75 buys you 300 words — and an audience of 4 million Arizona voters
Key Points: Arizona voters can share opinions on ballot measures for $75 Arguments must be submitted by June 24 to be included in the widely-spread ballot pamphlet The Secretary of […]
Taylor Robson quits Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Karrin Taylor Robson ended her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor Taylor Robson warned Republicans must avoid a “divisive primary” U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert […]
Let’s work together to keep Maricopa’s elections secure
It’s an important week for Maricopa County elections and the partnership that will empower you to vote confidently in 2026. In the courtroom and in the boardroom, we will be […]
Few protections for elected officials targeted by deepfakes
Key Points: On Oct. 17, Sen. Wendy Rogers reposted a deepfake video of Gov. Katie Hobbs Deepfakes do not violate Arizona laws related to content Experts say elected officials cannot […]
AZ GOP seek to void law allowing people who have never lived in AZ to vote in local elections
Key Points: Uniform Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act, allows Arizona residents who are out of the country to vote Plaintiffs said AZ lawmakers acted illegal in extending voting privilege to […]
A crusade against vote by mail is growing
Arizona voters have been successfully using vote-by-mail for more than three decades. With those decades of experience, this state has become a shining example of how increased vote-by-mail access increases […]


















