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Elections

What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated 17 hrs ago

Along with 10 measures Arizona lawmakers are sending to voters, there could be three more proposals on the ballot if their citizen sponsors can get the required signatures.

AZ lawmakers put measure on ballot to undermine school voucher reforms

AZ lawmakers put measure on ballot to undermine school voucher reforms

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated 21 hrs ago

The deal offered to the Arizona Education Association would include putting a list into law of what kinds of purchases cannot be made with money parents receive from what are formally known as Empowerment Scholarship Accounts.

Mark Lamb got special treatment on sext claims, county attorney says

Mark Lamb got special treatment on sext claims, county attorney says

  • Robert Anglen and Laura Gersony Arizona Republic
  • Updated Jun 12, 2026

Prior county leadership and the elected Board of Supervisors did nothing to investigate allegations leveled publicly against Lamb in 2020, according to a report from County Attorney Brad Miller's office.

Political Notebook: Effort to recall Sheriff Nanos looks doomed

Political Notebook: Effort to recall Sheriff Nanos looks doomed

  • Tim Steller
  • Updated Jun 12, 2026

The effort to recall Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is faltering with one month to go. Plus, more on Nanos' 2024 questioning by Tucson TSA agents over a gun, and on free bus fares.

Sen. Gallego hires ex-Biden aide

Sen. Gallego hires ex-Biden aide

  • Stephanie Murray Arizona Republic
  • Updated Jun 11, 2026

Andrew Bates, former White House deputy press secretary  joined Gallego’s political operation this spring.

Tucson Dems rebuke Alma Hernandez over votes with Republicans

Tucson Dems rebuke Alma Hernandez over votes with Republicans

  • Ray Stern Arizona Republic
  • Updated Jun 10, 2026

A resolution by Tucson Democrats accuses Rep. Alma Hernandez of a "departure from the Democratic Party platform."

Lamb runs for Congress in Arizona from his Tennessee ranch

Lamb runs for Congress in Arizona from his Tennessee ranch

  • Laura Gersony and Robert Anglen Arizona Republic
  • Updated Jun 11, 2026

Mark Lamb spent Memorial Day weekend campaigning for an Arizona congressional seat — from his new $3 million home and ranch compound in Tennessee.

Local elections

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 Jul 7, 2025

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. 

Photos: A Look at Gov. Tim Walz's Nebraska Roots

Photos: A Look at Gov. Tim Walz's Nebraska Roots

  • Updated Aug 30, 2024

A look at Gov. Tim Walz's Nebraska roots. 

State and regional elections

Claims against Lamb prompt fallout

Claims against Lamb prompt fallout

  • Updated May 31, 2026

Allegations of threatening women, sexual impropriety and racist comments have disrupted congressional candidate Mark Lamb's campaign as fellow Republicans call his conduct into question.

Kelly: Trump 'flailing' for Iran war exit

Kelly: Trump 'flailing' for Iran war exit

  • Updated May 10, 2026

Sen. Mark Kelly criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, saying the administration lacks a clear strategy and is now trying to “save face” as the war drags on. Speaking to veterans in Arizona, Kelly warned the situation could become another prolonged conflict and vowed to keep challenging the administration’s decisions.

Third-party candidate for AZ governor can stay on ballot, court rules

Third-party candidate for AZ governor can stay on ballot, court rules

  • Updated May 9, 2026

PHOENIX — Scottsdale businessman Hugh Lytle can run for governor even though he technically violated a state law by not listing his home address on his nominating papers and petitions, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday.

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

  • Updated Apr 19, 2026

The top election official in Maricopa County will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county's board.

Arizona candidate for governor seeks to remove two foes from ballot

Arizona candidate for governor seeks to remove two foes from ballot

  • Updated Apr 7, 2026

A No Labels Party candidate for Arizona governor has filed suit to knock two potential foes off the primary ballot.

GOP primary pits Trump-backed Biggs, 'classic' conservative Schweikert

GOP primary pits Trump-backed Biggs, 'classic' conservative Schweikert

  • Updated Apr 2, 2026

Republican Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert will face off in the Republican primary for a chance to challenge incumbent Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, in the race for Arizona governor.

Arizona Democrats ponder anti-big money primary policy

Arizona Democrats ponder anti-big money primary policy

  • Updated Jan 24, 2026

Arizona Democrats seek to bar corporate and billionaire contributions in their primary elections and the party would impose stiff penalties on candidates who don't take a anti-big money pledge.

Nicki Minaj surprises at Turning Point gathering

Nicki Minaj surprises at Turning Point gathering

  • Updated Dec 22, 2025

Rapper Nicki Minaj was interviewed at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest convention in Phoenix by Erika Kirk about her newly found support for Trump and the MAGA movement.

National election news

Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

  • Updated May 24, 2026

President Donald Trump’s election-security czar last year sought to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

Trump purges another Republican critic: Rep. Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky

  • Updated Jun 2, 2026

Massie angered Trump by leading a push to force the Justice Department to release files tied to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

PHOTOS: Donald Trump's Election Day 2024

PHOTOS: Donald Trump's Election Day 2024

  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors of former President Donald Trump from Election Day 2024.

Follow the presidential vote and races for Congress with live national results

Follow the presidential vote and races for Congress with live national results

  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

View maps and other data tracking the Nov. 5 elections for U.S. president, House and Senate, plus governors' elections around the country.

PHOTOS: Voters line up from East to West

PHOTOS: Voters line up from East to West

  • Updated Jun 5, 2026
PHOTOS: America heads to the polls for the 2024 election

PHOTOS: America heads to the polls for the 2024 election

  • Updated Jun 5, 2026

Election Day is here. Here are scenes from around the U.S. as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential election.

Farmers fault Trump on vow to deport immigrants, but some don't believe he'd do it

Farmers fault Trump on vow to deport immigrants, but some don't believe he'd do it

  • Updated Nov 2, 2024

“Mass deportation would have a dynamic, negative economic impact, to the point where it would destroy the food cycle in our country," said one Trump backer.

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