Pima County voters have approved RTA Next, the 20-year, $2.67 billion regional transportation plan.
- Charles Borla
Pima County voters approved RTA Next, the 20-year, $2.67 billion regional transportation plan.
Democrat Kevin Dahl claimed 68% of the votes to Republican Janet “JL” Wittenbraker's 32% in early returns.
Republican Daniel Butierez and Democrat Adelita Grijalva will debate LIVE from the AZPM studios on August 26, 2025 at 6pm. The candidates are running for Arizona's Congressional District 7 seat, formerly held by the late Raúl Grijalva. The seat will be filled in a special election on Septemb…
- Emily Bregel
Many families are finding solidarity in Tucson advocacy groups, which are mobilizing to inform the immigrant community about their rights and making plans to defend those vulnerable to deportation.
- Mamta Popat
Former President Barack Obama spoke in Tucson for the first time since 2011 to campaign for Vice president Kamala Harris on October 18, 2024 on the campus of the University of Arizona.
- Kelly Presnell
Minnesota governor, and Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz appeared before a crowd of several hundred for a Democratic Party get out the early vote rally at Palo Verde High School, Tucson, Ariz., October 9, 2024, just 27 days before the election.
Local/State
- Grace Trejo
Vice Presidential nominee, Senator JD Vance delivers remarks during a rally at Tucson Speedway on Wednesday afternoon. Sen. JD Vance promoted early and in-person voting in Arizona. The rally included words from Pastor Fernando Gonzales, Pima County GOP David Smith, Arizona Republican Party c…
- Emily Bregel
Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Democratic opponent Kirsten Engel both claim they're more solutions-oriented than the other on immigration and border security.
- By BILL BARROW, ZEKE MILLER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press
Vice presidential candidates Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz focused their attacks on the top of the ticket, not each other. Here are takeaways from Tuesday night's debate.
- Mamta Popat
Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop at Cochise College Douglas Campus after visiting the U.S.-Mexico border on September 27, 2024.
- Emily Bregel
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris went on the offensive during a campaign stop at the Arizona-Mexico border Friday, calling out rival Donald Trump for "abdication of leadership" on immigration reform and promising harsher penalties against asylum seekers who repeatedly attempt to…
- Mamta Popat
Former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on September 12, 2024. This was Trump’s first visit to Tucson since October 2020. Arizona is receiving attention as a battleground state in the November presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on September 12, 2024. This was Trump’s first visit to Tucson since October 2020. Arizona is receiving attention as a battleground state in the November presidential election.
Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff delivered remarks during an invite-only Harris/Walz campaign event at One Toole on Thursday night.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a tour of the Arizona/Mexico border in Cochise County.
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- Kathryn Palmer
PCC Governing Board candidate Theresa Riel reflects on race against incumbent Demion Clinco.
- Sara Brown
Watch now: Jennifer Anderson and Edward Buster, running for the Vail Governing Board chat with the Arizona Daily Star about a variety of issues.
- Sara Brown
Watch now: Amy Bhola, Amy Krauss and Gina Mehmert, running for CFSD Governing Board chat with the Arizona Daily Star about a variety of topics.
- Sara Brown
Watch now: Jennifer Eckstrom, running for TUSD Governing Board chats with the Arizona Daily Star about a variety of issues.
- Sara Brown
Watch now: Val Romero running for TUSD Governing board chats with the Arizona Daily Star answering questions about various topics
- Sara Brown
Watch now: Anastasia Tsatsakis and Leroy Arnold Smith Jr., running for Vail Governing Board chat with the Arizona Daily Star answering questions from the Star and readers.
Nation
- Lynn Schmidt, P-D columnist and editorial board member
In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics.
- Lynn Schmidt, St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist and editorial board member
Harlan Cohen, a bestselling author and journalist who has visited over 500 high school and college campuses, talks about how to help teens and young adults cope with rejection.
As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
- Associated Press
Here’s a closer look at some of the Republican and Democratic candidates running for the nomination for president in 2024.
- SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has made history a few times in her political career, becoming one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress and as the first to hold the reins of the Interior Department.
With the swearing in of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, these are the current members of the U.S. Supreme Court:
