Arizona’s status as a toss-up gives voters clout, draws Trump, Harris
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris were back stumping in Arizona Wednesday, evidence of what one report calls the high "voter power" of residents of the swing state.
#ChalkTheVote: Arizona families hit the sidewalks to encourage voting
PHOENIX – #ChalkTheVote is an effort to get families across the nation to write messages on sidewalks to encourage neighbors to vote. Nearly 300 families in Arizona have participated so far.
Air Trump: Cost of trips to campaign events still hard to pin down
WASHINGTON - When Air Force One touches down Wednesday for two Trump campaign stops in Arizona, it will be the jet's 20th campaign trip in eight days. But watchdog groups say it is very difficult to find out how much of the travel bill taxpayers are being stuck with.
As COVID adds hours and challenges, teachers look to Proposition 208 for more school funding
Teachers say a proposal to increase funding to schools is especially vital amid the pandemic, but opponents worry about the effect on small businesses.
Judicial Performance Review is a tool for Arizona voters, but it’s not often used
Voters in Maricopa and three other Arizona counties have the right to decide whether Superior Court judges should keep their jobs. But most voters don’t have a clue on how to make an informed decision, so they skip that part of the ballot. But there is a way to learn more.
Judge denies early Pascua Yaqui voting site, ending years-long feud
WASHINGTON - The Pascua Yaqui Tribe will not get the early voting location it has been asking for since 2018, after a federal judge flatly denied the request he said would overburden an elections office "already stretched to its breaking point."
Maricopa County Sheriff: Paul Penzone wants to build more trust in law enforcement
After taking over a sheriff’s office with a history of racial profiling in 2017, incumbent Paule Penzone hopes to build trust and relationships.
Maricopa County Sheriff: Jerry Sheridan wants to repair law enforcement’s relationship with the public
Jerry Sheridan, former chief deputy for Sheriff Joe Arpaio, said he would improve officer morale and strengthen relations with minority communities if elected Maricopa County sheriff.
U.S. House, District 9: Dave Giles emphasizes individual freedom in bid for Congress
Dave Giles says education and security are top priorities for Arizonans as he vies to represent the 9th Congressional District in Congress.
U.S. House, District 9: COVID-19 relief package, climate change are top priorities for Greg Stanton
If reelected, U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton says his focus will be providing COVID-19 relief and improving Arizona’s economy.
Friday is deadline to request mail ballot, arrange for remote voting from hospitals, nursing homes
PHOENIX – Friday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to request a ballot-by-mail or a special election board for voters in hospitals and nursing homes.
U.S. House, District 8: Michael Muscato looks to revive economy, put people over party
Michael Muscato looks to disrupt what he sees as ineffective leadership as he vies for a seat representing the 8th Congressional District. Immigration, health care and climate change are among his campaign’s main focuses.
