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Elections

Kari Lake continues legal bid to toss election results

Kari Lake continues legal bid to toss election results

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Feb 9, 2024

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge last month ruled the testimony on behalf of the failed Arizona gubernatorial hopeful lacked evidence to prove she should have been declared the winner.

Hamadeh claims election errors in lawsuit over loss

Hamadeh claims election errors in lawsuit over loss

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Jun 22, 2023

Republican Abe Hamadeh has asked a judge to declare him the winner over Democrat Kris Mayes, who had 511 more votes in the race for Arizona Attorney General.

Several Tucson-area House races remain close

Several Tucson-area House races remain close

  • Carmen Duarte
  • Updated Dec 15, 2023

Election workers will continue counting ballots for days.

Democrat Fontes remains ahead of election denier Finchem for secretary of state

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Dec 15, 2023

Winner will run Arizona's elections for next four years.

Hobbs adds to narrow lead over Lake in Arizona governor's race

Hobbs adds to narrow lead over Lake in Arizona governor's race

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Dec 15, 2023

Democrat Katie Hobbs has 51.7% of the votes counted so far to Republican Kari Lake's 49.3% as of Thursday night, with hundreds of thousands of ballots still to be counted. 

Pima County has more than 150,000 ballots still to be counted

Pima County has more than 150,000 ballots still to be counted

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • Updated Nov 23, 2022

Verifying and counting will be done over the coming days.

Pima County has 30,000 primary ballots still to count

Pima County has 30,000 primary ballots still to count

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • Updated Sep 8, 2022

Officials must complete counting by Aug. 15.

MAGA candidate defeats Arizona senator in Senate District 17 primary

MAGA candidate defeats Arizona senator in Senate District 17 primary

  • Updated Sep 8, 2023

Meanwhile, Democrats in Senate District 18 put a climate change activist on the November ballot.

Pima County's primary election runs 'smoothly,' officials say

Pima County's primary election runs 'smoothly,' officials say

  • Updated Sep 8, 2022

Pima County's first election using vote centers and e-pollbooks experienced some hiccups Tuesday, but went well overall, officials said. 

Today's primary election brings new way to vote in Pima County

Today's primary election brings new way to vote in Pima County

  • Updated Sep 5, 2023

For the first time, Pima County voters will be able to cast ballots at one of 129 vote centers. 

Arizona AG finds no evidence of 2020 voting by hundreds of dead residents

Arizona AG finds no evidence of 2020 voting by hundreds of dead residents

  • Updated Sep 6, 2023

Cyber Ninjas' claim of dead people voting in 2020 presidential election debunked by state investigators — all but one of the voters are still alive.

Arizona donors double down despite Trump election fund concerns

Arizona donors double down despite Trump election fund concerns

  • Updated Aug 30, 2023

About $1.5 million was given by thousands of Arizonans to the Save America PAC, Federal Election Commission records show.

Plenty of new faces in Pima County races

Plenty of new faces in Pima County races

  • Updated Aug 21, 2023

Several newcomers are set to take on Pima County's open constable and justice of the peace positions this year. 

GOP candidates for governor criticize Ducey over pandemic response, budget

GOP candidates for governor criticize Ducey over pandemic response, budget

  • Updated Aug 6, 2023

The four Republican contenders also attacked each other in what was the only televised governor's debate before election.

Local News

Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 19

Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 19

  • 19 mins ago

See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

  • Updated 49 mins ago

Several hundred friends, family and community members turned out for an evening vigil for three-year-old Anna Garcia at Silverlake Park, April 16, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Garcia was killed in a high speed motor vehicle collision on April 10.

Tucson's Top Stories: April 19

Tucson's Top Stories: April 19

  • 1 hr ago

Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

Photos: Arizona can't keep up with Kansas State, goes down 11-1 in game two of their Big 12 series

Photos: Arizona can't keep up with Kansas State, goes down 11-1 in game two of their Big 12 series

  • Updated 2 hrs ago

Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

State & Regional

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

  • Updated 1 hr ago

The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

  • 18 hrs ago

At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

  • Updated 19 hrs ago

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.

Tucson weather forecast for April 18

Tucson weather forecast for April 18

  • Updated Apr 18, 2026

See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

Nation & World

Social Security & You: An old and whacky Social Security rant

Social Security & You: An old and whacky Social Security rant

  • 49 mins ago

A reader shared with me an email he got from an acquaintance. It is a Social Security screed that is filled with half-baked ideas, exaggerations and outright lies. The reader said he had never heard of these allegations before. But I pointed out to him that the harangue has been around for d…

'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

  • 1 hr ago

The U.S. has a mixed history of dealing with inclusion and exclusion, and the question of unity remains relevant today.

America 250: The Unity Question

  • 1 hr ago

NEW YORK — The aspirations cut a wide swath through American history since 1776 — from the “All men are created equal” of the Declaration of Independence and the “We the people” of the Constitution, to the “indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

  • 16 hrs ago

There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.

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U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

  • Updated 10 hrs ago
U of A embarks on $20M project to enhance Student Union, dining halls

U of A embarks on $20M project to enhance Student Union, dining halls

  • Updated 22 hrs ago
Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

  • 17 hrs ago

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Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

  • Updated Apr 11, 2026

The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

Crime

23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

  • Updated Dec 15, 2025

Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

  • Updated May 7, 2024

A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

  • Updated May 7, 2024

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

  • Updated May 7, 2024

A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

  • Apr 14, 2026

Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

  • Updated Apr 2, 2026

Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

  • Updated Mar 25, 2026

Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

Shopping

How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

  • Updated Feb 23, 2026

Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

  • Updated Sep 16, 2025

Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

Crime

Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

  • 23 hrs ago

The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

Politics

Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

  • Updated Apr 18, 2026

For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

  • Apr 16, 2026

A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

  • Updated Apr 17, 2026

An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

  • Updated Apr 17, 2026

Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

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