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But wait, there’s more: Arizona political ad spending hit new highs

WASHINGTON - It's not your imagination: Spending on campaign ads in Arizona reached a record $129 million this year, part of a national trend that saw cable and broadcast election ad spending top $3 billion for the first time in a midterm election cycle.


Doug Ducey wins second term as Arizona governor

PHOENIX – Republican Gov. Doug Ducey thanked supporters Tuesday night after voters reelected him to the post. The Associated Press called the race for Ducey early in the evening.


Election Day: Results roll in, voters share their stories

PHOENIX – Cronkite News reporters fan out across the state to share stories from Election Day. Find election results and voter experiences.


Battles over Props 127, 305 and Senate seat, with last-minute push for voters

PHOENIX – As voters head to the polls on Election Day, Maricopa County elections officials are pledging problem-free voting and election advocates are making a final push among Latinos and other residents. Newcomer candidates clamoring for votes include teachers and Native American women.


Footsteps into America: A migrant’s journey of struggle, hope and the unknown

TUCSON – More than 100 Central America migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. formed a temporary community at a Tucson motel in October. Their story is at the center of a national debate over immigration.


U.S House, District 9: Steve Ferrara stresses need for autonomy and bipartisanship

Dr. Stephen Ferrara, the Republican candidate for the 9th Congressional District, stressed the importance of state control and bipartisan respect when making decisions for the future of Arizona’s health care and education systems.



The O.C.: It’s goodbye, Mike McCoy, hello, Byron Leftwich as Cardinals make changes

TEMPE – The Cardinals' tumultuous season took another wild turn with the firing of offensive coordinator Mike McCoy Friday. Fan frustration hit a crescendo with the team's ugly 45-10 loss to the Denver Broncos that cemented their spot as the lowest ranked offense in the NFL.


Rosen remains confident, Wilks realistic as Cardinals’ broken offense takes center stage

TEMPE – The Arizona Cardinals offense ranks dead last in the NFL but Rosen remains confident, while Wilks takes a realistic approach to Cardinal woes.


Flake, Kyl join razor-thin majority to put Kavanaugh on Supreme Court

WASHINGTON - Arizona Sens. Jeff Flake and Jon Kyl fell in line with other Senate Republicans Saturday to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court by the narrowest of margins as protests continued inside and outsde the Capitol and at the court..


Gosar vs. Gosar ads bring buzz to Democrat, but upset odds still long

WASHINGTON - Democrat David Brill got national attention with ads in which six members of the Gosar family slam the politics of their brother, Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott. But what Brill apparently did not get was new voter support in his bid to unseat Gosar, according to a poll released last week.


Despite rough patches, officials recall McCain’s service to Native Americans

WASHINGTON - Mention the late Sen. John McCain and images of a war hero or a presidential candidate come to mind - but for far longer than he spent in those roles, McCain was a friend, and sometimes irritant, to Indian Country, say many who called him a firm advocate for tribal rights.