How do Arizona Democrats pick DNC delegates? Hint: The process involves ‘lots and lots of pizza.’

PHOENIX — Hundreds of Arizonans applied to be delegates to the Democratic National Convention this year, but only 100 people will actually attend. For Philadelphia 2016, Arizona will send a delegation that includes young up-and-comers, immigrants, a 102-year-old woman and two sisters, among others.


Arizona delegates praise inspiration, unity in Trump speech

CLEVELAND - Donald Trump closed out a bumpy Republican National Convention Thursday, officially accepting the party’s presidential nomination in a rousing speech that reiterated campaign themes of bringing law and order and prosperity to the country.


Arizonans: What did you think of the Republican National Convention?

At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Republican nominee Donald Trump promised to “lead the country back to safety, prosperity and peace" and "restore law and order."


Interactive: Meet the Arizona DNC delegation

In advance of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Cronkite News reporters reached out to every member of the Arizona delegation to learn more about the people who will represent the state's Democrats.


There’s a new speaker in town: Arpaio addresses GOP convention

CLEVELAND - Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was awarded a prime speaking slot at the final day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, delivering a speech with familiar themes of stopping illegal immigration and protecting law enforcement.


Convention delegates show lukewarm support for McCain re-election

CLEVELAND – When Arizona delegates to the Republican National Convention were asked Thursday how many would not vote for Sen. John McCain in next month’s primary, more than half of their hands went up.


Arizona GOP told it has work to do to reach millennials, independents

CLEVELAND - Republican pollster Frank Luntz told Arizona delegates Thursday that the Grand Old Party needs to focus less on the “old” if it hopes to remain relevant in the future.


Arizona delegates reflect on the state of the GOP

Is the GOP at a historic crossroads? Why or why not?

Ariz. delegates offer their thoughts

Poll: Latino Republicans not deterred by Trump’s Mexican immigrant remarks

CLEVELAND – Despite his previous attacks on Mexicans, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump still has a chance to “close the sale” with Hispanic voters as the general election approaches, the leader of a Latino organization said Wednesday.


Arizonans join anti-wall protest at generally quiet GOP convention

CLEVELAND – For Buckeye resident Ernesto Lopez, the border wall promised by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is disturbing enough that he was willing to drive from Arizona to Cleveland to be part of a protest against it.


The Real Donald means real business for Faux Donald

CLEVELAND - Donald Trump loves many things, including Arizona and its eponymous iced tea. But just like that tea is not brewed in Arizona, this Trump is not the Donald.


Franks, lone Arizona congressman at RNC, urges support for Trump

CLEVELAND – The only Arizona congressional Republican to show up at the party’s national convention this year defended his absent colleagues Wednesday, calling it a busy time of year for officeholders facing re-election this fall.

Rep. Trent Franks was the only Arizona congressman to attend the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.