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Elections

US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting rule

US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting rule

  • Nate Raymond Reuters
  • Updated 13 hrs ago

The administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and lift the restraining order so the rule could take effect.

AZ schools chief candidate files complaint vs. opponent over school visits

AZ schools chief candidate files complaint vs. opponent over school visits

  • Kiera Riley Capitol Media Services
  • Updated 47 mins ago

Both candidates vying for the state's top education office sat in classrooms, talked to students and used the footage for campaign fodder. But only one could land in legal trouble for doing so.

Two Dems clashed on trans athletes. What does Markey's primary win reveal?

Two Dems clashed on trans athletes. What does Markey's primary win reveal?

  • Arit John USA Today
  • Updated 22 hrs ago

Two years after Republicans made transgender rights a central focus of their 2024 election attack ads, Democrats are still working through how to message on the issue.

Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'

Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'

  • Nandita Bose, Humeyra Pamuk and Gram Slattery Reuters
  • Updated Sep 3, 2026

Top aides to Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to prevent Republican electoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said.

Arizona secretary of state candidates argue over security of elections

Arizona secretary of state candidates argue over security of elections

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Sep 3, 2026

PHOENIX — The outcome of the highly contested race for secretary of state could depend on whether voters believe elections in Arizona are safe and secure.

Pete Buttigieg set to rally in Tucson for JoAnna Mendoza, other Democrats

Pete Buttigieg set to rally in Tucson for JoAnna Mendoza, other Democrats

  • Hannah Cree
  • Updated Sep 2, 2026

Pete Buttigieg will campaign in Tucson in two weeks after canceling an event earlier this summer.

Gov. Katie Hobbs won't disclose legal defense funders

Gov. Katie Hobbs won't disclose legal defense funders

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Sep 3, 2026

Gov. Katie Hobbs says she won't disclose who is helping to fund the legal costs incurred amid investigations.

Local elections

Oro Valley voters choose new mayor

Oro Valley voters choose new mayor

  • Updated Jul 24, 2026

Melanie Barrett will be Oro Valley's next mayor.

Photos: Election night in Tucson

Photos: Election night in Tucson

  • Updated Nov 21, 2025

Democrat Kevin Dahl claimed 68% of the votes to Republican Janet “JL” Wittenbraker's 32% in early returns. 

Photos: District 7 special election primary race

Photos: District 7 special election primary race

  • Updated Jul 31, 2025

Adelita Grijalva is the expected winner of the Democratic primary to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, once held by her father, the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva for years. Daniel Butierez is the expected winner of the Republican primary with an early lead in the three-candidate primary. 

Southern Arizona primary race to fill Raúl Grijalva's seat a week away

Southern Arizona primary race to fill Raúl Grijalva's seat a week away

  • Updated Aug 12, 2026

Five Democrats and three Republicans are running in a July 15 primary election in southern Arizona to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva.

Democrat Brian Johnson set to be Pima County's next treasurer

Democrat Brian Johnson set to be Pima County's next treasurer

  • Updated Dec 12, 2025

Democrat Brian Johnson is set to be Pima County’s next treasurer, unofficial election results Wednesday show.

2024 election results for Tucson, Pima County and Arizona

2024 election results for Tucson, Pima County and Arizona

  • Updated Nov 6, 2024

Complete, up-to-the-minute results for every contested race in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.

U of A hosting early-voting site through Nov. 1

U of A hosting early-voting site through Nov. 1

  • Updated Nov 28, 2025

The University of Arizona is hosting an additional week of in-person, on-campus early voting services starting Oct. 21 through Nov. 1.

Photos: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff delivers remarks in Tucson

Photos: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff delivers remarks in Tucson

  • Updated Sep 15, 2024

Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff delivered remarks during an invite-only Harris/Walz campaign event at One Toole on Thursday night. 

State and regional elections

Hobbs and Biggs disagree on Flock

Hobbs and Biggs disagree on Flock

  • Updated 15 hrs ago

Arizona gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs says he'd likely support a statewide ban on police use of Flock cameras while Gov. Katie Hobbs says individual communities should decide whether to use them.

Survey suggests lieutenant governor pick is helping Hobbs more than Biggs

Survey suggests lieutenant governor pick is helping Hobbs more than Biggs

  • Updated Aug 31, 2026

Gov. Katie Hobbs' pick as her running mate is apparently doing her campaign more good than Andy Biggs' selection is for him. 

Biggs disputes Hobbs' claim he backed a 23% tax hike

Biggs disputes Hobbs' claim he backed a 23% tax hike

  • Updated Aug 20, 2026

Gov. Katie Hobbs and her Democratic allies have been using their massive fundraising advantage to portray GOP foe Rep. Andy Biggs as out of touch with Arizonans feeling the brunt of higher costs.

Clean Elections releases Heap funding, launches probe

Clean Elections releases Heap funding, launches probe

  • Updated Aug 17, 2026

Corporation Commission candidate Ralph Heap has regained access to public campaign funds after a delay due to pending verification of his finance reports, although allegations of campaign finance violations remain under investigation.

Judge: Fontes' description of ballot measure on AZ election laws is legal

Judge: Fontes' description of ballot measure on AZ election laws is legal

  • Updated Aug 31, 2026

PHOENIX — A judge rejected claims by a conservative legal group that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes tried to mislead voters and get them to reject a Republican-crafted ballot measure that would make several major changes in state election laws.

What to know about Andy Biggs' running mate

What to know about Andy Biggs' running mate

  • Updated Aug 15, 2026

Former state Sen. Sine Kerr is running alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs to become Arizona's first-ever lieutenant governor.

Who is Jay Feely? What to know about Trump-backed AZ Congress hopeful

Who is Jay Feely? What to know about Trump-backed AZ Congress hopeful

  • Updated Jul 27, 2026

PHOENIX — Former NFL kicker Jay Feely won the Republican nomination in an Arizona swing congressional district, ushering the political newcomer into a high-stakes November election.

Who is Amish Shah? What to know about AZ Democratic Congress hopeful

Who is Amish Shah? What to know about AZ Democratic Congress hopeful

  • Updated Jul 27, 2026

Former Arizona state Rep. Amish Shah defied national Democratic opposition to win the party's primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, overcoming millions in attack ads from establishment-backed rivals. He now faces Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker endorsed by Donald Trump.

National election news

US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting rule

US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting rule

  • Updated 13 hrs ago

The administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and lift the restraining order so the rule could take effect.

Two Dems clashed on trans athletes. What does Markey's primary win reveal?

Two Dems clashed on trans athletes. What does Markey's primary win reveal?

  • Updated 22 hrs ago

Two years after Republicans made transgender rights a central focus of their 2024 election attack ads, Democrats are still working through how to message on the issue.

Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'

Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'

  • Updated Sep 3, 2026

Top aides to Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to prevent Republican electoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said.

Election officials say mail ballot rule could compromise midterms

Election officials say mail ballot rule could compromise midterms

  • Updated Sep 2, 2026

Election officials said it would take something short of "an act of God" for their states and localities to comply with the rule just weeks before the elections.

Corporate political donations shatter record at $646M

Corporate political donations shatter record at $646M

  • Updated Sep 2, 2026

Companies donated a record $646 million to U.S. political campaigns in the 18 months through June, 40% more than the total spent during the entire 2024 presidential election cycle.

DOJ urges judge to allow USPS to track mail ballots

DOJ urges judge to allow USPS to track mail ballots

  • Updated Aug 25, 2026

The Justice Department urged a judge to allow the U.S. Postal Service to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting, after the Supreme Court lifted one of her two blocks against the policy.

Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending

Crypto, AI and betting firms fuel record elections spending

  • Updated 19 hrs ago

U.S. companies spent an unprecedented $517 million on U.S. House and Senate races in the 15 months through the end of the first quarter of 2026.

Kelly: Trump 'failing' to improve lives

Kelly: Trump 'failing' to improve lives

  • Updated Aug 15, 2026

Sen. Mark Kelly, speaking this week at the annual Iowa Democratic Wing Ding fundraiser, urged electing Democrats this November to push change in Washington.

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