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U.S. House, District 7: Republican Luis Pozzolo mounts a long-shot campaign

Republican Luis Pozzolo, an immigrant from Uruguay and a triathlete who started a business that sells all-natural meats, is challenging longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva in the newly redrawn 7th Congressional District in southern Arizona.

Luis Pozzolo (Photo courtesy of the Luis Pozzolo campaign)

U.S. House, District 7: Grijalva touts liberal credentials in seeking 11th term in Congress

Since winning his first election to Congress in 2002, Raúl Grijalva has become one of the most liberal voices in the House. He’s running for re-election in the newly redrawn 7th District in southern Arizona.

Raúl Grijalva (Photo courtesy of the Raúl Grijalva campaign)

U.S. House, District 6: Kirsten Engel promotes environmentally sustainable economy

Democrat Kirsten Engel is in a tight race to represent Arizona in the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District. Engel, an environmental attorney, faces Republican Juan Ciscomani, senior adviser to Gov. Doug Ducey on regional and international affairs.

Kirsten Engel (Photo courtesy of the Kirsten Engel campaign)

U.S. House, District 5: Clint Smith hopes to make history as a ‘unicorn’ independent

Clint Smith hopes to be the first independent elected to Congress in Arizona history. He faces incumbent Andy Biggs, a Republican who has represented District 5 for five years, and Democrat Javier Garcia Ramos, who’s self-funding his campaign.

Clint Smith (Photo courtesy of the Clint Smith campaign)

Like some actors, iconic Hollywood sign gets a makeover – and a closeup

LOS ANGELES – A reporter and a photographer get special access to the Hollywood sign, which is being repainted to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year. It’s not just a sign, but rather a symbol of the power of storytelling and the pursuit of the American dream.


U.S. House, District 1: Jevin Hodge, 28, hopes to bring fresh perspectives to Congress

Jevin Hodge is running for the U.S. House of Representatives against David Schweikert, who was elected in 2010. Hodge, 28, calls himself “a young Black man running for the United States Congress who grew up without wealth.”

Jevin Hodge (Photo courtesy of the Jevin Hodge campaign)

U.S. House, District 1: David Schweikert leans on conservative credentials to remain in Congress

Rep. David Schweikert is running as a reliable conservative in a redrawn district that isn’t as Republican as the one he has served for five terms. He is campaigning on issues of economic growth and stopping illegal immigration.

David Schweikert (Courtesy of the David Schweikert campaign)

U.S. House, District 5: Andy Biggs, seeking fourth term, mostly absent from campaign trail

Rep. Andy Biggs has sponsored many conservative bills during his three terms in Congress, but he has been noticeably absent from the campaign trail.

Andy Biggs (Photo courtesy of the Andy Biggs campaign)

U.S. House, District 4: Kelly Cooper hopes Trump endorsement will tip competitive race

Kelly Cooper, who joined the Republican Party last year, is his party’s candidate to represent Arizona in the redrawn 4th Congressional District. The Marine veteran faces U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton, a Democrat who represented the 9th District for two terms.

Kelly Cooper (Photo courtesy of the Kelly Cooper campaign)

U.S. House, District 3: Jeff Zink, who was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, sees election as good vs. evil

Republican Jeff Zink is running a longshot campaign against incumbent Rep. Ruben Gallego. Zink and his son have attracted attention for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol. He believes that his conservative principles and religious ideology will appeal to voters in the largely Latino district.

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U.S. House, District 2: Eli Crane limits public access, doesn’t live in district – but is Trump endorsed

GOP candidate Eli Crane doesn’t live in the district he wants to represent and has no public-facing contact information. The Trump-endorsed former “Shark Tank” contestant is a business owner in Oro Valley and first-time candidate.

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Title IX event highlights changes still needed for women’s soccer

TEMPE — In a panel discussion with two-time Olympian and World Cup champion, Briana Scurry highlights how far women’s soccer has come and the changes the women’s game still needs to reach equality.

Two-time Olympian and World Cup champion Briana Scurry helped start the fight for equality in women’s soccer. Despite her accomplishments, she said, “Part of my journey was impeded by the color of my skin.” (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)