Mark Kelly VP: What would Arizona senator, in office just four years, bring to the Kamala Harris ticket if she taps him for vice president?
WASHINGTON – Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is somewhat more centrist than other candidates being vetted as a potential running mate by Vice President Kamala Harris. But his relative inexperience and stances on unions, guns and Israel could hold him back in the veepstakes.
‘Unbelievable’ RNC finale with Hulk Hogan warming up the convention for Donald Trump leaves Arizona Republican delegates dazzled and hopeful
MILWAUKEE – As the 2024 Republican National Convention came to a close, Arizona delegates were left dazzled by Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and other crowd favorites like Hulk Hogan.
Arizona Republicans bask in unity and energy, unfazed by obstructed view as Donald Trump accepts nomination
MILWAUKEE – The last Republican National Convention was virtual and differed from the norm in a variety of ways. This year is set to be different in its own way.
Arizona delegates support Donald Trump’s choice of JD Vance for vice president
MILWAUKEE – The assassination attempt fresh on their minds, Arizona Republican delegates cheered former President Donald Trump’s choice of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his vice president, though some conceded they don’t know much about him.
Ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s quest for vengeance faces test in Rep. Eli Crane’s primary
WASHINGTON – Freshman U.S. Rep. Eli Crane accuses his GOP primary challenger of being a pawn in a revenge plot hatched by Kevin McCarthy. The ousted speaker wants payback against Crane, a key player in McCarthy’s own downfall only a year after he’d pumped big money into helping Crane get to Congress.
Joe Biden campaign tries to win Arizona seniors with bingo as Donald Trump campaign focuses on Black, Hispanic voters
PHOENIX – In Arizona, the Seniors for Biden-Harris campaign is connecting with older adults through pickleball, ice cream and bingo. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign launched two coalitions targeting Black and Latino voters. This unique campaign tactic highlights the evolving world of campaign strategy.
Sedona parking lot program to ease homelessness on hold until November election
SEDONA – Sedona has been looking for solutions to its homelessness problem, and city leaders think the Safe Place to Park Program could be a step in the right direction. However, residents against the program stalled the measure by pushing it to a public vote in November.
Should you focus on lawmaker effectiveness to cast your ballot? Voters, experts say yes
PHOENIX - With 10 of Arizona’s 11 congressional seats up for election this year, experts and voters urge Arizonans to consider the range of an incumbent's performance, from how many bills they passed to how often they show up and how well they work across the aisle.
‘Fake electors’ indictment charges GOP leaders with felony fraud, forgery
Eleven top Arizona Republicans were among 18 people indicted on felony fraud, forgery and conspiracy charges for their part in a plan to present themselves to Congress as the state's presidential electors and throw the election to Donald Trump.
House votes to repeal near-total abortion ban; bill still needs Senate OK
PHOENIX – The Arizona House voted Wednesday to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortion, with three Republicans joining all Democrats to reverse the law despite emotional rhetoric from anti-abortion lawmakers.
Supreme Court turns down Lake, Finchem suit to ban electronic vote tallies
PHOENIX - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down an appeal from Kari Lake and Mark Finchem, apparently ending their two-year bid to block the use of electronic voting tabulation in Maricopa and Pima counties.
Abortion-rights advocates, opponents continue to spar, with eye on fall ballot
PHOENIX - While lawmakers inside the Capitol jockeyed over the repeal of a near-total abortion ban, the hundreds of advocates on both sides of the issue who gathered outside the Capitol Wednesday were looking forward to fights at the ballot box this fall.
