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Ansari Overcomes Dirty Tricks To Lead Bitter Phoenix Council Race

Ansari Overcomes Dirty Tricks To Lead Bitter Phoenix Council Race

Dark Money Rules Can't Stop Dirty Tricks in Phoenix Council Race

Dark Money Rules Can't Stop Dirty Tricks in Phoenix Council Race

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Phoenix Council Candidate Allegedly Punched Her Child in the Nose on Mother's Day

By Erasmus Baxter
Feb 17, 2021

The race for an open Phoenix city council seat has turned sharply personal in its final few weeks.
Phoenix Candidate Wants Investigation Over Misleading Trump-Themed Flyer

By Erasmus Baxter
Feb 11, 2021

"Make Phoenix Great Again," read the flyer.
The Far-Right Arizona Revolution Screaming Up Out of Trump's Presidential Carcass

By Beau Hodai
Dec 10, 2020

The reality-denying, right-wing fringe of Arizona is organizing.
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel to Return Home After Hospitalization

By Ray Stern
Dec 4, 2020

"No interviews are being conducted at this time."
Arizona Republicans Sue to Block Voter-Approved Education Funding Measure

By Josh Kelety
Dec 1, 2020

The effort to block Arizona's new education funding measure comes after voters approved it 52-48.
Ducey Dodges on Election Lawsuits, Mask Mandate

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 18, 2020

Two weeks post-election, Ducey appears.
Maricopa County Board Chair Finds 'No Evidence' of Election Fraud

By Josh Kelety
Nov 18, 2020

Maricopa County Board Chair Clint Hickman, a Republican, told voters to "dial back" the conspiracy theories about the election results.
House Republicans Appoint Disinfo Boss to Help Lead Elections Committee

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 17, 2020

Jake Hoffman is banned from Twitter.
First Trump Election Lawsuit Moot in Arizona, Republicans File Another

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 13, 2020

Another setback for Trump's legal team.
Arizona AG: Just Because Trump Didn't Win 'Doesn’t Mean It’s Fraud'

By Josh Kelety
Nov 11, 2020

Republican Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said that Joe Biden will likely win the state.
Adel Will Remain County Attorney, but Her Condition Is Still Unknown After Accident

By Ray Stern
Nov 9, 2020

"She's stable. She's responding ... to the treatment that they're giving her."
What Ever Happened To Them: Arizona Election Edition

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 9, 2020

We caught up with some of candidates who drew attention this year.
Arizona General Election Results 2020

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 7, 2020

State, federal, and local election results are in!
Allister Adel Leads Maricopa County Attorney Race, but Still Hospitalized After Fall

By Josh Kelety
Nov 6, 2020

Adel reportedly "fell" at home and "hit her head," leading to her eventual hospitalization.
Arizona Just Legalized Marijuana — Now What?

By Ray Stern
Nov 5, 2020

We've got answers to some big questions about the state's new marijuana legalization law, Prop 207.
Conspiracy-Driven Demonstrators Protest at Maricopa County Election Building

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 5, 2020

"Count the votes" was chanted as ... votes were counted.
Democrats Dominate Early Returns in Maricopa County, Creating 'Steep Hill' for GOP

By Josh Kelety
Nov 4, 2020

Political consultants say Democrats strong showing in initial Arizona returns make it hard for a Republican comeback.
No, Sharpies Are Not Disqualifying Your Ballot

By Erasmus Baxter
Nov 4, 2020

Some Republicans are falsely claiming on Twitter that poll workers distributed Sharpies as a way to suppress conservative voters.
Biden Wins Arizona, AP and Fox News Say

By Ray Stern
Nov 4, 2020

Arizona was one of the most-watched states in Tuesday's election.
Democrat Mark Kelly Beats Martha McSally in Arizona Senate Race

By Josh Kelety
Nov 4, 2020

The Arizona Senate race was one of the most expensive contests in the country.