Why Gov. Hobbs is gambling that you don’t care about political debates
Katie Hobbs has avoided debates since 2018. But can she win re-election without debating Andy Biggs?
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Map: Where ICE has been seen in Phoenix to date
Publicly reported sightings — which represent a fraction of ICE activity — show agents hitting some areas more than others.
Gotta love that Trump endorsement: 8 storylines from Arizona’s primary
Trump-endorsed candidates won big on Tuesday, setting up a stark contrast for Arizona voters in the general election.
These Arizona lawmakers missed the most work in 2026
Some lawmakers missed huge chunks of the 2026 legislative session. A few explained their absences to New Times.
Hamadeh goes to bat for infamous accused rapists Andrew and Tristan Tate
Rep. Abe Hamadeh seems to suggest you should be able to get away with crimes if you leave the country fast enough.
Gallego had sexual relations with House aides while unmarried: Report
The New York Post reported on Sen. Ruben Gallego’s dalliances on Thursday, though it noted that he was single at the time.
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Maricopa County’s nasty elections fight is finally over — maybe
After a year fighting, the Republicans in charge of Maricopa County’s elections reached a deal. Here’s what it says.
Joseph Chaplik sues for defamation over dark-money PAC’s attack ads
The far-right former state lawmaker says the shady PAC’s ads misstated his voting record and violated Arizona laws about AI images.
Arizona primary voting guide: How and where to vote in Maricopa County
There’s still time to cast your vote in primary races for governor, secretary of state, congressional races and more.
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The biggest and messiest races in Arizona’s 2026 primary election
Republicans are out for blood as they tussle over statewide nominations, and some Democratic races have gotten spicy.
Map: Find your nearest Maricopa County ballot drop box location
Voting for the 2026 primaries in Arizona begins June 24. You’ll have until July 21 to return your ballot.
The admin and the bomb-thrower: Inside the GOP secretary of state race
Ex-GOP chair Gina Swoboda is a Trump favorite. State Rep. Alex Kolodin is among the most far-right members of the legislature.
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Turning Point leader tweets racist dig at Asian GOP state lawmaker
Turning Point COO Tyler Bowyer asked GOP state Rep. Quang Nguyen — who fled Vietnam as a child — if he could speak English.
Phoenix buried slanted parks ordinance survey after it backfired
A city survey on an ordinance to restrict feeding homeless people in parks appeared engineered to drum up support. It didn’t.
Ruben Gallego yanks Graham Platner endorsement over rape claim
For the second time this year, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego has had to walk back an endorsement over sexual misconduct claims.
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What are Arizona’s Fourth of July fireworks laws?
Don’t let the fuzz ruin your holiday weekend.
Amid primary voting, county leader calls on Recorder Heap to resign
Steve Gallardo, the lone Democrat on the county board of supervisors, says he’s had it with Justin Heap, the county recorder.
Gallego beats one rap, quickly catches another case from the Trump DOJ
After a Senate committee dismissed an ethics complaint against Ruben Gallego, the DOJ is probing his campaign finances.
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Feely makes racist, false claim blaming immigrants for housing crisis
The housing crisis is real. But numerous studies show that immigration is not the driving force behind it.
The Veto Queen is back: All 151 bills Gov. Hobbs has rejected in 2026
Katie Hobbs is adding to her vetoes record in 2026, swatting down SNAP crackdowns and Charlie Kirk-related bills.
Gallego used campaign cash for Super Bowl tix, Disney trips: Report
Politico reported that Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego used PAC money to go to the Super Bowl and take his family on vacations.
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Trump ripped into Andy Biggs and Eli Crane in 2023 phone call: Report
Though Andy Biggs now has Trump’s endorsement for Arizona governor, he was once on the receiving end of the president’s fury.