Phoenix native Matt Evans is running for mayor with focus on homelessness, transparency

Matt Evans, a Phoenix native, is running against incumbent Kate Gallego in the 2024 Phoenix mayoral election. His policy focus is on homelessness and transparency.


Ayensa Millan believes in ‘American Dream’ for Phoenix residents in District 3 race

Ayensa Millan is running for Phoenix City Council District 3 against incumbent Debra Stark. District 3 sits in north Phoenix, from Sunnyslope to Moon Valley and out to Stonecreek Golf Course.


Ann O’Brien runs unopposed for Phoenix City Council District 1

Ann O’Brien is running for her second term as Phoenix District 1 councilwoman. O’Brien’s issues of focus include economic development, safe neighborhoods and addressing homelessness. She addresses police support and her community.


Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego seeks second term, focused on climate change and infrastructure

Incumbent Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is seeking a second term in an office she’s held since 2019.


Groups target potential Arizona voters on last day to register for 2024 election

PHOENIX – Volunteers and state officials across the political spectrum are attempting to engage citizens to register to vote for the November election. Monday, Oct. 7, is the last day for Arizonans to register.


Donald Trump-backed SAVE Act elevates noncitizen voting claims, but experts say it’s rare

WASHINGTON – Studies show that noncitizen voting is rare, but Republicans are continuing to push the narrative to rally their base. With the SAVE Act, noncitizen voting went from a states issue to a national one.

Signs indicating voting instructions and limits outside a building, including "VOTE HERE/AQUÍ."

Arizona organizations look to help Indigenous communities with voting obstacles ahead of November

Ahead of the upcoming tightly contested presidential election, organizations across Arizona are ramping up efforts to help Indigenous communities overcome voting challenges. From the grassroots to the federal level, Arizona Native Vote, Native Health and others are breaking barriers.

Outdoor voter registration booth with "REGISTER TO VOTE" sign under a blue canopy.

Experts say women of color will massively influence the 2024 election

PHOENIX – As the 2024 election approaches, women of color are emerging as a powerful voting bloc, driving key issues such as reproductive justice and immigration reform. Their influence in Arizona and other states could reshape electoral outcomes and mobilize communities for systemic change.

People standing in line next to an orange sign about dropping off ballots.

Vice President Kamala Harris touts failed bipartisan border bill as immigration solution in Arizona speech

DOUGLAS – Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Douglas to speak about how she would address issues at the border as president. Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake called the invite-only event a “20-minute photo op.”

Vice President Kamala Harris introduces her plan for border security to crack down on drug trafficking and decrease migrant numbers during a speech in the border city of Douglas on Sept. 27, 2024. (Photo by Gabriel Garza/Cronkite News)

Arizona es ‘esencial’ en la batalla por el Senado de EE. UU., dice el presidente de campaña demócrata mientras Ruben Gallego mantiene la delantera sobre Kari Lake

WASHINGTON – El senador Gary Peters, demócrata de Michigan y principal estratega de la campaña senatorial de los demócratas, dijo que su partido tiene pocas esperanzas de mantener el Senado si pierde en Arizona

Izquierda: Kari Lake es la candidata republicana para el Senado de EE. UU. (Foto de archivo por Mariah Temprendola/Cronkite Noticias) Derecha: El congresista Ruben Gallego de Phoenix es el candidato demócrata. (Foto cortesía de Ruben Gallego para Arizona)

California’s Prop. 36, which would again toughen criminal penalties, sparks debate

LOS ANGELES – In California, Proposition 36 would add new penalties for drug and theft offenses and create new sentence enhancements. It seeks to amend Proposition 47, which passed in 2014 to alleviate overcrowding in jails.


Arizona union workers weigh 2024 presidential choices as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump vie for support

WASHINGTON – Arizona union workers are evaluating which candidate best supports their interests. With unions representing 4.2% of wage workers in the state, the outcome could hinge on this crucial bloc.