Voters hit the polls for Arizona presidential preference election

PHOENIX – The Arizona presidential preference election drew some voters out on Election Day, though many who participated in the partisan election had already voted via mail-in ballot for their chosen presidential candidate. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are already their parties’ presumptive nominees.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes speaks at the State Capitol Executive Tower on March 19, 2024. (Photo by Mariah Temprendola/Cronkite News)

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)

Not the ‘blue wave’ they hoped for, but Democrats made gains in 2020

WASHINGTON - For years, Democrats have argued that Arizona was about to turn blue. But while they grabbed the top two races on the ballot, Democrats made little headway in state, local or other congressional races - close, but not the "blue wave" they were hoping for.


McSally embraces Trump, her military service as she enters Senate race

Rep. Martha McSally, R-Tucson, announced her bid for Senate Friday, immediately becoming the frontrunner in a crowded Republican primary field whose winner is expected to face an unusually tough Democratic challenge this fall.


Arizona delegates offer different perceptions of convention impacts

Cronkite News asked Arizona Democratic and Republican delegates whether their conventions strengthened their parties.


Arizona conservatives: Are you with Trump?

At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last week, Donald Trump was officially declared the Republican nominee for president.

Arizona delegate Barbara Wyllie shows her party spirit at the Republican National Convention. (Photo by Christopher West/Cronkite News)

Arizona delegates praise inspiration, unity in Trump speech

CLEVELAND - Donald Trump closed out a bumpy Republican National Convention Thursday, officially accepting the party’s presidential nomination in a rousing speech that reiterated campaign themes of bringing law and order and prosperity to the country.


Franks, lone Arizona congressman at RNC, urges support for Trump

CLEVELAND – The only Arizona congressional Republican to show up at the party’s national convention this year defended his absent colleagues Wednesday, calling it a busy time of year for officeholders facing re-election this fall.

Rep. Trent Franks was the only Arizona congressman to attend the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Political conventions: What do you want to know?

Thousands from all over the country are filling Cleveland and Philadelphia to watch the national political conventions. Cronkite News is there cover the news that matters to you.



More hopefuls enter crowded GOP field for open 1st District in Congress

WASHINGTON - The Republican primary field in the race for Arizona's 1st Congressional District got more crowded Monday, setting the stage for a competitive GOP primary reminiscent of the bruising 2012 campaign for the same seat.