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ruben gallego

Gallego had sexual relations with House aides while unmarried: Report

By Morgan FischerJuly 16, 2026

The New York Post reported on Sen. Ruben Gallego’s dalliances on Thursday, though it noted that he was single at the time.

thomas galvin and justin heap

Maricopa County’s nasty elections fight is finally over — maybe

By Sasha Hupka | VotebeatJuly 15, 2026

After a year fighting, the Republicans in charge of Maricopa County’s elections reached a deal. Here’s what it says.

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Joseph Chaplik sues for defamation over dark-money PAC’s attack ads

By Morgan FischerJuly 15, 2026

The far-right former state lawmaker says the shady PAC’s ads misstated his voting record and violated Arizona laws about AI images.

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Arizona primary voting guide: How and where to vote in Maricopa County

By Morgan FischerJuly 15, 2026

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

By Zach BuchananJuly 14, 2026

Republicans are out for blood as they tussle over statewide nominations, and some Democratic races have gotten spicy.

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Map: Find your nearest Maricopa County ballot drop box location

By Morgan FischerJuly 14, 2026

Voting for the 2026 primaries in Arizona begins June 24. You’ll have until July 21 to return your ballot.

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The admin and the bomb-thrower: Inside the GOP secretary of state race

By Sasha Hupka | VotebeatJuly 8, 2026

Ex-GOP chair Gina Swoboda is a Trump favorite. State Rep. Alex Kolodin is among the most far-right members of the legislature.

tyler bowyer and quang nguyen

Turning Point leader tweets racist dig at Asian GOP state lawmaker

By Morgan FischerJuly 7, 2026

Turning Point COO Tyler Bowyer asked GOP state Rep. Quang Nguyen — who fled Vietnam as a child — if he could speak English.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

Phoenix buried slanted parks ordinance survey after it backfired

By Clarissa SosinJuly 7, 2026

A city survey on an ordinance to restrict feeding homeless people in parks appeared engineered to drum up support. It didn’t.

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Ruben Gallego yanks Graham Platner endorsement over rape claim

By Morgan FischerJuly 6, 2026

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?

By Morgan FischerJuly 3, 2026

Don’t let the fuzz ruin your holiday weekend.

steve gallardo and justin heap

Amid primary voting, county leader calls on Recorder Heap to resign

By Morgan FischerJuly 2, 2026

Steve Gallardo, the lone Democrat on the county board of supervisors, says he’s had it with Justin Heap, the county recorder.

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A guide to all the ballot measures Arizona voters will decide in 2026

By Morgan FischerJuly 1, 2026

For the second straight general election, it seems, Arizona voters will be tasked with deciding double-digit ballot measures.

ruben gallego stands with arms crossed in a gray t-shirt as reporters surround him holding up phones to record

Gallego beats one rap, quickly catches another case from the Trump DOJ

By Zach BuchananJune 29, 2026

After a Senate committee dismissed an ethics complaint against Ruben Gallego, the DOJ is probing his campaign finances.

jay feely at a podium

Feely makes racist, false claim blaming immigrants for housing crisis

By Morgan FischerJune 25, 2026

The housing crisis is real. But numerous studies show that immigration is not the driving force behind it.

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The Veto Queen is back: All 151 bills Gov. Hobbs has rejected in 2026

By Zach BuchananJune 23, 2026

Katie Hobbs is adding to her vetoes record in 2026, swatting down SNAP crackdowns and Charlie Kirk-related bills.

ruben and sydney gallego

Gallego used campaign cash for Super Bowl tix, Disney trips: Report

By Morgan FischerJune 22, 2026

Politico reported that Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego used PAC money to go to the Super Bowl and take his family on vacations.

andy biggs in a red trump hat

Trump ripped into Andy Biggs and Eli Crane in 2023 phone call: Report

By Zach BuchananJune 19, 2026

Though Andy Biggs now has Trump’s endorsement for Arizona governor, he was once on the receiving end of the president’s fury.

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Is she ill? Lake stifles combative instincts at confirmation hearing

By Morgan FischerJune 18, 2026

Kari Lake, who is trying to become U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica, struck a notably more cooperative tone than usual on Thursday.

rep. andy biggs

Biggs applauds Hobbs’ data center crackdown at GOP governor debate

By Morgan FischerJune 18, 2026

In a surprising moment, Rep. Andy Biggs endorsed a data center tax break pause championed by his rival, Gov. Katie Hobbs.

a gray french bulldog named oso

Phoenix’s newest public information officer is a French bulldog

By Clarissa SosinJune 12, 2026

Oso, the pup owned by Councilmember Anna Hernandez, has taken on the mantle of explaining complex issues to residents.

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Video: Recorder’s Office employees snatch ballot scanner amid election

By Morgan FischerJune 11, 2026

Recorder Justin Heap says the scanner, taken during ballot counting for Tempe’s election, is his. County supervisors disagree.

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