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Top Stories Sep 6, 2023, 4:08PM MST

Arizona judge rules common practice of validating ballot signatures illegal

A practice used by some, if not all, Arizona counties to verify signatures on early ballots may be illegal. And that could result in election officials across the state have to change their procedures – and potentially result in more signatures on ballot envelopes being questioned. Yavapai County Superior Court Judge John Napper,[...]

Commentary Aug 23, 2023, 4:11PM MST

Protecting Arizona election officials crucial ahead of upcoming elections

In Arizona, the county recorder’s office is responsible for voter registration and early voting and they also play a vital role in their county's local, state and federal elections. On July 3, 2023, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of County Recorder Kristi Blair. Blair is the sixth county recorder to[...]

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legislature Aug 15, 2023, 4:41PM MST

Petersen threatens lawsuit if state elections manual not revised

The top Senate Republican in Arizona is threatening litigation against Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over a proposed elections manual.   Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, issued a warning to Fontes in a Monday news release following the public release of the 2023 Elections Procedures Manual draft.   The secreta[...]

Top Stories May 27, 2023, 2:55PM MST

Election denier Finchem penalized $40K, Lake off the hook

Kari Lake will not have to pay court-ordered penalties even though a judge rejected her latest bid to overturn the 2022 gubernatorial election. In a ruling late Friday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson reaffirmed his earlier ruling that Lake failed to provide evidence of misconduct in the way Maricopa County ver[...]

Governor's Office May 22, 2023, 11:47AM MST

Hobbs rejects 2 GOP election bills

Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed two measures which directly relate to the issues now being raised as her election is being challenged. Hobbs rejected HB 2305, which would have ensured that representatives of both political parties could challenge the decisions made by the election workers determining whether a signature on an ea[...]

Recent news Jan 31, 2023, 6:59AM MST

Fontes seeks investigation of Lake for publishing voter signatures

[caption id="attachment_257848" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Adrian Fontes (AP Photo/Matt York)[/caption] Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is seeking an investigation of failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake after the she published signatures of some people from the voter registration records. In a letter late[...]

Featured News Dec 31, 2022, 8:26AM MST

Hobbs keeps donations secret for inauguration events

[caption id="attachment_258530" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Democratic Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs speaks at a victory rally on Nov. 15 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)[/caption] By Bob Christie Incoming Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is kicking off her term with a celebratory ball, a first for a new governor since Fife S[...]

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courts Dec 17, 2022, 8:15AM MST

Judge scorches Finchem, will consider sanctions

[caption id="attachment_257862" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Arizona Secretary of State republican candidate Mark Finchem listens to instructions prior to debating democratic challenger Adrian Fontes Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)[/caption] A judge late Friday quashed a bid by Mark Finchem to overtu[...]

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2022 Election News Nov 10, 2022, 9:15PM MST

Dems expand leads in key races, Election Day drop-offs could shift momentum

[caption id="attachment_258085" align="aligncenter" width="620"] An election worker tabulates ballots inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)[/caption] Democrats running for key statewide offices expanded narrow leads over their Republican opponents Thursday. But the 7[...]

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2022 Election News Nov 3, 2022, 12:12AM MST

Obama rally speakers bash ‘dangerous’ GOP ticket, limit praise of Hobbs

[caption id="attachment_257712" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Former President Barack Obama speaks at a Democratic rally in Phoenix, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Mariani)[/caption] Former President Barack Obama made his first appearance in Arizona this election cycle on Wednesday to rally support for the Democrati[...]

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Recent news Aug 6, 2021, 7:56AM MST

Primaries 1-year away, races taking shape

[caption id="attachment_250326" align="alignnone" width="620"] A poll observer stretches outside a polling station on Election Day, early, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)[/caption] With just less a year to go until the 2022 Arizona primary, most races have started to take shape.   Legislativ[...]

Recent news Jul 15, 2021, 5:05PM MST

Senate threatens lawsuit if Maricopa County balks at potential subpoenas

[caption id="attachment_250033" align="aligncenter" width="620"] FILE - In this May 6, 2021 file photo Maricopa County ballots cast in the 2020 general election are examined and recounted by contractors working for Florida-based company, Cyber Ninjas, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, Pool,File)[/caption][...]

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