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Complaints about ballot box watchers pile up, but law enforcement response could be limited
The Secretary of State’s office has now referred six complaints about alleged voter intimidation to law enforcement agencies and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has referred two incidents to the County Attorney’s Office. But law enforcement officials say they may be limited in what they can do to respond to complaints about self-appointed monitors who are hanging out near ballot boxes i[...]
Independents – your vote will change Arizona’s future
Two strong, diversely opposite parties are vying for your independent vote. Your decision will either help maintain our democracy, freedoms, and rights, or it is possible, this will be your last opportunity to have your vote count.
Lake doubles down on border policy, dodges election, abortion questions in Clean Elections interview
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake touted her tax-cut plan and said she’s ready for a legal battle with the federal government over border policy, but also emphasized the limitations of the governor’s role in a one-on-one interview on Saturday.
Hold ‘MAGA’ law-breakers accountable
If we, as a nation, allow those who violated their oaths to escape justice, it sends a signal to their followers that they can continue this behavior. If eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, we need to exercise that vigilance in the voting booth before that booth is closed to us, or its results ignored.
Hobbs outspends Lake, outside money pours in
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs has outraised and outspent her Republican opponent Kari Lake in the governor’s race so far, financial statements filed over the weekend reveal.
After disastrous primary, Pinal County overhauls system
Pinal County, where a disastrous primary season was one of the year's biggest U.S. election debacles, has gotten on track for successful midterm voting, an expert said October 19.
Hobbs addresses refusal to debate, Talonya Adams case and policy positions in PBS interview
In a 30-minute interview on Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs addressed questions about her role in the discrimination and retaliation case brought by a former Arizona Senate staffer and defended her policy propositions on issues from abortion to border security.
Lake says she’ll skip PBS interview after ultimatum
After learning that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs was offered the opportunity for a one-on-one interview with Arizona PBS, GOP nominee Kari Lake says won’t do her own interview with the station anymore.
Clean Elections looks for new partner after fallout over Hobbs, Lake interviews
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission is looking for a new gubernatorial event partner because Arizona PBS scheduled an interview with Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs without commissioners’ knowledge after Hobbs declined to debate Republican opponent Kari Lake.
Kavanagh announces intended legislation to defund Arizona PBS
A Republican state representative announced plans to introduce legislation that would cut off funding for Arizona PBS in response to the station giving Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs a one-on-one interview.
Candidates misstate opponents’ abortion positions
As abortion cases wind their way through the court system, candidates for November's election on both sides of the aisle have avoided detailing their exact stance on the controversial issue. That’s opened the door for wild – and unsupported – claims about candidates’ positions on the issue.
Lake interview cancelled as debate drama continues
On Wednesday morning, Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake was set to sit down for a one-on-one interview co-hosted by Arizona PBS and the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission at 3:30 in the afternoon, after Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs declined to participate in a gubernatorial candidate debate. But by the end of the day, that plan was off.
