Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: 2024 Election betting markets take off in U.S.; Arizona opts out

PHOENIX – After a U.S. appeals court ruled in October that wagering is allowed on political races, including the presidential election, Kalshi – a federally-regulated financial exchange – has seen wagers rolling in on the race between Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Stacks of US dollar bills and red dice on a reflective surface, in front of a board with political prediction market data.

Counting continues as incumbent U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert seek to fend off Democrats Kirsten Engel, Amish Shah in Arizona

WASHINGTON – Freshman U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Tucson has pulled ahead of Democratic rival Kirsten Engel, as seven-term GOP Rep. David Schweikert held a small lead over challenger Amish Shah in two of the most competitive House races nationwide.


Arizona statewide ballot measures 2024 guide: Voters decide on 13 propositions

PHOENIX – This election, Arizona voters have been swarmed with a plethora of ballot measures, with 13 state measures on the ballot.

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Trump defeats Harris, will return to White House; Arizona results still pending

Former President Donald Trump has been reelected, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Wisconsin put him over the top. The 45th and soon to be 47th president is the first convicted felon elected commander in chief. Grover Cleveland was the only other former president returned to office, in the election of 1892.


Arizona enshrines abortion rights, ends 15-week ban as Proposition 139 sails to approval

Arizona voters have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, approving Proposition 139 by a decisive margin of nearly 2-1. Passage means Arizona will protect a woman’s right to terminate pregnancy through fetal viability – roughly nine weeks beyond the state’s current 15-week ban.


Arizona approves Proposition 314 that will let police arrest undocumented immigrants, stoking fears of racial profiling

WASHINGTON – Arizona voters gave overwhelming approval to a ballot measure that gives state and local police the power to arrest undocumented immigrants – the latest volley in a decades-long effort by conservatives dissatisfied with federal enforcement.


GOP nabs control of Senate as Democrat Ruben Gallego leads Trump ally Kari Lake in Arizona

WASHINGTON – Republicans secured control of the U.S. Senate with wins in Ohio, West Virginia and Montana. In Arizona, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego held a slim lead over former news anchor Kari Lake, an ally of Donald Trump who couldn't match the former president's support in the state.


‘Native voters can and will decide this election’: Parties fight to secure Native American votes

PHOENIX – With extremely tight polling, the Republican and Democratic parties are looking to court Native American communities that have historically been hard to reach as a way to win Arizona and the rest of the country’s vote for the upcoming November election.


Maricopa County working around the clock to make sure Election Day goes smoothly

PHOENIX – Many voters enter this Election Day with questions on security and how ballots will be counted. Maricopa County officials provided answers and data to help make this election a smooth one.


Prop. 314: Arizonans at odds over authorizing local police to tackle immigration

NOGALES, AZ – Arizona Proposition 314 would authorize local officials to detain and deport individuals entering the state outside lawful ports of entry.


Arizona LGBTQIA+ high school, college students say their ‘lives could change’ with presidential election

PHOENIX – Arizona high school and college LGBTQIA+ students shared their views before Tuesday’s elections, with some students saying they feel like their priorities have not been adequately addressed by either political party.


Phoenix mayoral candidates Kate Gallego, Matt Evans tout crime approaches as election nears

PHOENIX – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and challenger Matt Evans have touted their crime policies in the run-up to Tuesday’s election. Violent crime has fallen on a year-to-year basis since 2021 in Phoenix.