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The Breakdown: Let’s consult the crystal ball
The end of this election cycle is upon us, and while some races are more than predictable, others may be too close to call.
Green candidate drops out of U.S. Senate race, throws support to Sinema
A last-minute decision by the Green Party candidate to drop out of the race for U.S. Senate could provide Democrat Kyrsten Sinema a needed bump.
Water wars an issue in Arizona’s Senate race
One of the country’s hottest U.S. Senate races could turn on how to quench the state’s thirst — that is, if any of the candidates manage to come up with a coherent plan.
New generation of young voters face old test of turning out
Sen. Bernie Sanders reminded hundreds of students at Arizona State University this week that voter turnout during the 2014 congressional midterm election was abysmal — the worst at any point in modern history.
Trump in AZ rally urges Republicans to ‘cast second greatest vote ever’ for McSally
The Arizona GOP enlisted the party’s campaigner-in-chief at a Friday rally in Mesa to boost Republican enthusiasm for U.S. Senate candidate Martha McSally and down-ballot Republicans ahead of the congressional midterm election.
Treason, Trump, Obamacare at issue in Sinema, McSally debate
Hoping to remind voters of her foe's history, Republican senatorial contender Martha McSally said Monday that Kyrsten Sinema, her Democratic foe, is guilty of supporting "treason.''
Ducey, Sinema are wooing ample number of crossover voters
As politics grow more partisan across the country, a new type of voter — one who isn’t afraid to cross party lines — has emerged this election cycle.
Doug Ducey’s Donald Trump dilemma
With reports swirling that Trump will headline an upcoming rally in Phoenix, his likely visit has put Gov. Doug Ducey in an awkward position as the governor toes the line in embracing the Republican Party’s most bombastic figure.
Polls identify no leader in U.S. Senate race
Three new polls show Wednesday the race to replace Jeff Flake in the U.S. Senate is pretty much a toss-up.
Libertarian candidates on sidelines in general election
For the first time in more than two decades, Arizonans won't have the option to vote for a Libertarian Party candidate for governor.
Women, minority candidates emerge in Democratic slate
The statewide Democratic candidates who emerged victorious from primary elections reflect a diverse slate, with people of color and women making up the majority of the nominees. The Republican nominees reflect quite the opposite.
Arizona Senate race likely to be a tale of 2 pivots
The Senate race in Arizona is shaping up to be a tale of two pivots – Sinema’s transformation over the years against McSally’s more abrupt swing on Trump, the most divisive issue in politics today.
