U.S. House, District 2: Lea Marquez Peterson labels herself an independent voice
Republican candidate Lea Marquez Peterson, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 2, labels herself as an independent voice who would appeal to a split district in southern Arizona. She is running for a seat in the House vacated by Martha McSally.
U.S. House, District 2: Ann Kirkpatrick vows to fight for health care, DACA
Three-term congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick is seeking a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, this time running in Tucson and southeastern Arizona against political newcomer Lea Marquez Peterson.
U.S House, District 1: Wendy Rogers echoes Trump, ‘We must build the wall’
Three unsuccessful congressional bids did not deter Lt. Col. Wendy Rogers, who hopes to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran in Arizona’s District 1.
U.S House, District 1: Tom O’Halleran cites good jobs, better education as priorities
U.S. Rep Tom O’Halleran said he’ll push for more jobs and quality-of-life issues if voters send him back to Congress, representing District 1.
Latino voter turnout likely to rise, driven by immigration, health care
WASHINGTON - Just under a half-million Latino voters are expected to go to the polls in Arizona this fall, a 33 percent increase from the 2014 midterm elections that reflects growing numbers and hot-button issues like immigration and health care, according to a new report.
Grand Canyon Park superintendent reassigned while under federal investigation
PHOENIX – Grand Canyon National Park’s superintendent, Christine Lehnertz, has been reassigned while the Office of the Inspector General investigates undisclosed allegations.
Missing in Arizona Day: Searching for loved ones in bones and DNA
PHOENIX -- Families bring medical records, photos, fingerprints and DNA of missing relatives to forensics experts and law-enforcement officials at Missing in Arizona day, an Oct. 28 event on Arizona State University’s west campus. The event is mean to help identify those who disappeared.
U.S. Senate race: Health care is top issue for Sinema
PHOENIX -- Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Jeff Flake. Her Republican opponent is Rep. Martha McSally, and it is expected to be a tight race.
U.S. Senate race: National security is top issue for McSally
PHOENIX -- Rep. Martha McSally is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Jeff Flake. Her Democratic opponent is Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, and it is expected to be a tight race.
O’Connor diagnosis brings flood of tributes from friends, colleagues
WASHINGTON - A flood of professional and personal tributes poured in from Arizona and across the nation for former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor following her announcement that she was stepping away from public life after receiving a diagnosis of dementia.
Proposition 305: Should Arizona expand state’s school voucher program?
PHOENIX – Proposition 305 would expand the state’s school voucher program. Proponents say it would mean more school choice. Opponents say it would redirect public education money to religious and other private schools.
