Readers react: Gov. Katie Hobbs ducks the debates
Readers were oddly copacetic with the governor’s decision: ‘Why would she waste her time?’
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A guide to all the ballot measures Arizona voters will decide in 2026
Grocery taxes, school vouchers, terrorism, DEI and traffic cameras will be on your ballot in November. Get informed.
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?
The GOP is using trickery to stop school voucher reform. We’re suing
A GOP-backed ballot measure uses military families as a Trojan Horse to invalidate efforts to rein in school vouchers.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
2 pastors file court challenge to GOP-backed anti-trans ballot referral
If passed, the measure would bar trans girls from playing girls’ sports and using girls’ restrooms and locker rooms.
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.
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Biggs applauds Hobbs’ data center crackdown at GOP governor debate
In a surprising moment, Rep. Andy Biggs endorsed a data center tax break pause championed by his rival, Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Video: Recorder’s Office employees snatch ballot scanner amid election
Recorder Justin Heap says the scanner, taken during ballot counting for Tempe’s election, is his. County supervisors disagree.
Special prosecutor investigating Maricopa County Recorder employees
Justin Heap says the board of supervisors sicced cops on his workers. The board says they snatched a ballot tabulator.
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Top Recorder’s Office official loves to tweet heinous shit at work
Sam Stone, the chief of staff for Recorder Justin Heap, uses work time to blast out drivel about Democrats, Muslims and more.
Mayes to stick with fake electors case after major court setback
The Arizona Supreme Court declined to review Attorney General Kris Mayes’ appeal in the case, so she’ll start over.
Petersen calls Glassman a ‘criminal,’ gay-bashes Kris Mayes at debate
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen brought up unproven sexual allegations against rival Rodney Glassman.
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Rodney Glassman’s brother sued by former business partner
The suit filed Thursday alleges business shenanigans and repeats claims of sexual wrongdoing