Arizona Democrats pin hopes on Kamala Harris to break the glass ceiling Hillary Clinton cracked

CHICAGO – Vice President Kamala Harris would be the first female president, and Arizona Democrats, especially women, are pinning their hopes on her to break the glass ceiling that Hillary Clinton left cracked eight years ago after her failed presidential run.

The Democratic National Convention women's caucus meeting drew delegates from across the nation in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. (Photo by Kelechukwu Iruoma/Cronkite News)

Arizona Democrats ‘excited, invigorated and happy’ as national convention kicks off four-day Chicago rally for Harris-Walz ticket

CHICAGO – Arizona Democrats, like other delegates to the Democratic National Convention, said they’re filled with optimism about the 2024 election now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the nominee.

Arizona Democratic delegates on the floor of the United Center in Chicago on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2024. (Photo by Kelechukwu Iruoma/Cronkite News)

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.

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. Is one of the top contenders in the veepstakes (File photo by Meg Potter/Cronkite News)

‘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 at the Republican National Convention. (Photo by Amaia J. Gavica/Cronkite News)

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.

The Arizona flag flies outside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, where delegates cast their votes Monday for the GOP’s 2024 presidential nominee, Donald Trump, at the Republican National Convention. (Photo by Keetra Bippus/Cronkite News)

Migrant experts: Trump’s debate claim that ‘millions’ of criminals, mental patients have flooded U.S. under Biden doesn’t hold up

WASHINGTON – During the CNN debate Thursday, former President Donald Trump repeated a debunked claim that “millions” of migrants who are criminals or mental patients have flooded the country during Joe Biden’s presidency. There’s no evidence of that, experts say.

A group of migrants is apprehended by Yuma Sector Border Patrol. (Photo by Jerry Glaser/CBP)

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.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Eli Crane and former Yavapai County Supervisor Jack Smith will battle for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the Republican primary on July 30. (Left: File photo by Ian McKinney/Cronkite News and Right: Photo courtesy of Jack Smith campaign)

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.

A Biden Bingo card at the start of a Seniors for Biden-Harris kickoff event at the Biden-Harris midtown field office in Phoenix on June 13, 2024. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

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.

Jodi Jackson is a prime candidate for the Safe Place to Park Program. She currently lives out of an RV and works at a laundromat in Sedona. Photo taken in Sedona on April 3, 2024. (Photo by Emily Mai/Cronkite News)

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.