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Oct 13, 2023, 9:25AM MST

Recorders decline to testify about ‘censorship policies’

House Republicans are continuing their inquiry into ways to keep state officials from influencing the removal of social media posts but will be missing 15 guests that were invited to speak. The House Ad Hoc Committee on Oversight, Accountability and Big Tech is scheduled to meet Oct. 16 for its second hearing to investigate social[...]

Sep 18, 2023, 3:45PM MST

It's time to give thanks, show appreciation to Richer

A welcoming Stephen Richer heads up the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office with knowledge and a dedication to continue meeting the needs of constituents, improving processes and procedures, and instilling confidence in Maricopa County elections. When 2024 votes are cast in Maricopa, you can be assured that Recorder Richer has dev[...]

Aug 9, 2024, 5:35AM MST

Tight races could leave Senate equally divided

With Democrats aiming to flip the Legislature and Republicans defending their slim majority, consultants said the Senate could see an equally split chamber for the first time since 2000. The 2022 legislative districting map has brought up highly competitive general races in key districts – and similar campaign strategies. [...]

Aug 1, 2024, 8:14PM MST

Trump-backed candidates dominated AZ primary

Arizona’s low-turnout primary election demonstrated a growing trend of the Donald Trump-affiliated wing of the Republican Party taking greater command within the state GOP. With some exceptions, MAGA or Trump-endorsed candidates were successful against their Republican opponents in the July 30 primary. Just over a quarter of re[...]

Jul 31, 2024, 4:23AM MST

Mitchell takes big lead in County Attorney GOP primary

Incumbent county attorney Rachel Mitchell leads her Republican challenger Gina Godbehere by about 18 points after an initial count of ballots. With a hearty headstart over Godbehere, Mitchell is likely to cruise to the general to face sole Democratic candidate Tamika Wooten. In initial results, Mitchell secured 59.19% of the vote, w[...]

Jul 31, 2024, 4:06AM MST

Incumbent leads LD16 House Republican primary

Two Republicans have taken an early lead to be the two nominees for the state House race in a district that could determine which party has control of the legislature in 2025. Incumbent House Majority Whip Teresa Martinez, R-Casa Grande, leads the three other candidates in the Legislative District 16 GOP primary race with 30% of t[...]

Jul 31, 2024, 3:29AM MST

Former state lawmaker leads CD1 Dems

A former Democratic state representative is leading after Tuesday’s preliminary election results in Congressional District 1. Former state Rep. Amish Shah has 24% of the early votes at approximately 8:20 p.m., leading five other candidates in the Democratic primary race to be a nominee to challenge U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fo[...]

Jul 12, 2024, 9:46AM MST

Frustrated with political system, Gen Z voters not giving up

In the November 2024 election, almost 41 million members of Generation Z (under age 30) will be eligible to vote nationally. The Gen Z population voted at a higher rate in the 2022 midterm election than previous generations did at that age and the participation rate of young people in the 2020 presidential election was one of the hig[...]

May 31, 2024, 3:45PM MST

A few primary matchups could determine control of Legislature

Arizona’s primary election is just about two months away and as Republicans hold one-seat majorities in each legislative chamber, some key primary races could be a factor of which party will control the legislature in 2025. As Arizona’s primary election nears, a few races will be key to which party will control the Legislature i[...]

Sep 5, 2023, 6:33PM MST

House panel considers policy to stop elected officials requesting social media post takedowns

Updates: Adds comments from Gregg Leslie and Paul Bender. A House committee discussed potential legislative reform that would keep state officials from compelling social media companies to remove posts they disagree with. The House ad hoc Committee on Oversight, Accountability, and Big Tech met for its first meeting on Sept. 5 [...]

Jun 16, 2023, 4:40PM MST

Hobbs puts veto stamp to work again – 119 measures rejected

Arizona counties won't get state approval to start counting ballots by hand. Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed a proposal by Rep. Gail Griffin to allow whatever official who is in charge of elections to do a hand count rather than use automatic tabulating equipment. The governor said that was unacceptable. "Hand-counting ballot[...]

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