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‘You never forget’: Honoring Arizona’s veterans one flight at a time

WASHINGTON - Thirty Arizona veterans of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars were in Washington this week to visit the memorials to their service, the latest of more than 2,000 vets to make the trip from the state free of charge as part of Honor Flight program.


Schools superintendent: Tom Horne says he’ll focus on academics, not critical race theory

Tom Horne hopes to rid Arizona’s schools of critical race theory.

Tom Horne (Photo courtesy of Tom Horne)

Schools superintendent: Kathy Hoffman has ‘relentless optimism’ for public education

The superintendent’s race carries overtones of a culture war, pitting incumbent Kathy Hoffman against former superintendent Tom Horne. The election is focusing on flashpoint topics such as critical race theory, parental rights, sexual orientaton and LGBTQ issues.

Kathy Hoffman (Photo courtesy of the Kathy Hoffman campaign)

Arizona treasurer: Kimberly Yee stresses transparency, rejects ‘social consciousness’ investing

Incumbent State Treasurer Kimberly Yee has made Arizona history twice. She was the first Asian American elected to the Legislature and the first Asian American to hold statewide office. Yee is running for re-election as state treasurer, an office she has held since 2018. In that job, she invests taxpayer money, manages the state’s cash flow and advances financial literacy.

Kimberly Yee (Photo courtesy of the Kimberly Yee campaign)

With an exciting young core and brand new arena, the Arizona Coyotes embark on a season like no other

TEMPE – The Arizona Coyotes kick off their season tonight in Pittsburgh as a new era for the franchise seems to be underway in the Valley.

The Arizona Coyotes open the 2022-23 regular season with optimism and excitement tonight in Pittsburgh. The team's first home game at Mullett Arena is scheduled for Oct. 28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Attorney general: Kris Mayes wants to ‘depoliticize the office,’ restore voter confidence

Kris Mayes, a 51-year-old native Arizonan and former Arizona corporation commissioner, is running for state attorney general on a platform of ensuring voting and abortion rights and fighting elder abuse and fraud, as well as addressing security issues on the border.

Kris Mayes (Photo courtesy of Kris Mayes campaign)

Attorney general: Election-denier Abe Hamadeh running against ‘leftist mob’

Republican Abraham Hamadeh is in a dead heat in the race for attorney general against Kris Mayes. The Trump-endorsed candidate says he will take on the “leftist mob” that has made the country unrecognizable.

Abe Hamadeh (Photo courtesy of the Abe Hamadeh campaign)

U.S. Senate: Venture capitalist Blake Masters dislikes the country’s direction

Blake Masters says he’s running for the Senate because he disagrees with the way politicians have been running the country. He says his policies are aimed at creating an Arizona where he feels comfortable raising his sons.

Blake Masters (Photo courtesy of the Blake Masters campaign)

U.S. Senate: Mark Kelly outspends, outpolls opponent in race to keep seat

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly appears to have an edge against venture capitalist Blake Masters in the race to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.

Mark Kelly (Photo courtesy of the Mark Kelly campaign)

U.S. Senate: Libertarian Marc Victor’s philosophy is ‘live and let live’

Libertarian Marc Victor, who is running a longshot campaign for the U.S. Senate, calls himself a "live and let live guy." He started the “Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement,” which promotes freedom and prohibits aggression.

Marc Victor (Photo courtesy of Marc Victor)

Secretary of state: Adrian Fontes wants to restore faith in elections, protect choices

Democrat Adrian Fontes looks to make elections more secure and accessible for Arizona voters.

Adrian Fontes (Photo courtesy of the Adrian Fontes campaign)

Secretary of state: Voting conspiracist Mark Finchem wants to run Arizona’s elections

Rep. Mark Finchem is campaigning to run Arizona’s elections while repeatedly pushing election disinformation. He was at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, and he introduced bills in the Legislature that sought to limit early voting, restrict mail-in ballots and eliminate electronic vote counting.

Mark Finchem (Photo courtesy of the Mark Finchem campaign)