Arizona Election News

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 6, 2026

  ‘Trumpism is done’: Rep. Greg Stanton says Arizona voters demanded a check on president

  "We still need to earn the trust of the American people," the Democrat who won reelection in Arizona's 4th Congressional District said. "We need to govern very responsibly."

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  KEVIN STONE | Nov 6, 2026

  2026 Phoenix City Council election: 2 incumbents win, 2 other races head to runoff

  Kevin Robinson and Kesha Hodge Washington are handily winning their second terms, while the races for two open seats won't be decided until next year.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 6, 2026

  Arizona congressional district election results: Democrats gain 2 seats in Grand Canyon State

  See vote totals and race calls as they become available for the U.S. House contests across Arizona’s nine congressional districts.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 6, 2026

  Republican Mark Lamb defeats Elizabeth Lee in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District

  Lamb, who was favored, came back after his Democratic opponent took a surprising lead in the GOP stronghold after initial results were released on Election Day.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 5, 2026

  Newly elected Treasurer Nick Mansour wants to change endowment investments, ESA program

  Among the first two changes Mansour wants to make are how the Permanent Land Endowment is invested and bringing transparency to the Empowerment Scholarship Account program.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 5, 2026

  Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz defeats Republican Kimberly Yee in Arizona superintendent of public instruction race

  Ruiz is the first Latina elected to the role of the state's top educated official.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 5, 2026

  Democrat Nick Mansour wins Arizona treasurer race over Republican Elijah Norton

  Mansour’s lead narrowed after Election Day, but it held up enough for The Associated Press to call the race Thursday.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 5, 2026

  Crystalyne Curley claims victory in Navajo presidential election, poised to make history as first female president

  Unofficial results show the Navajo Nation Council Speaker defeating attorney Justin Jones by 1,115 votes. Jones has refused to concede.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 5, 2026

  Karrin Taylor Robson says Arizona Republicans paid the price for overlooking moderate voters

  "I think the American people just feel abandoned," the former Republican gubernatorial candidate said. "They said enough is enough of what we've seen in the last two years."

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  KEVIN STONE | Nov 5, 2026

  How did Democrats take control of Arizona and how will they use their newfound power?

  “I think they know what the public wants, and they're going to continue to listen to the public," said state Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 5, 2026

  JoAnna Mendoza defeats GOP incumbent Juan Ciscomani in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District

  She becomes the second Arizona Democrat after Amish Shah to flip a Republican congressional seat amid a nationwide blue wave.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 5, 2026

  Democrat Amish Shah defeats Republican Jay Feely in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District

  The race between a former state lawmaker and a Trump-endorsed former NFL kicker drew more than $25 million in outside spending.

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  KEVIN STONE | Nov 5, 2026

  Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Lt. Gov.-elect John Giles deliver victory speeches

  The governor and lieutenant governor-elect discussed their priorities for the coming legislative session, when Democrats will control the Legislature after a historic election.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 5, 2026

  Amish Shah vows to ‘fight like hell’ for Arizona water, seeks end to ‘political toxicity’ after flipping CD1

  "Let's get to work in Congress and make the people feel like their system of government is working for them," said Shah, who flipped a longtime Republican seat blue on Election Day.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 4, 2026

  19-year-old Democrat set to become next Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court

  Results on Wednesday evening, showed Matta leading Dial 53.4% to 46.6% with 1,360,007 ballots cast.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 4, 2026

  Arizona state Senate leader says Democrats will ‘be able to deliver’ with control of both chambers

  Priya Sundareshan plans on addressing rising costs, protecting the state's water, investing in education and putting guardrails on the ESA program.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 4, 2026

  Arizona Republicans blame Turning Point, election fraud claims for losses

  Arizona Republican leaders traded blame after sweeping Democratic gains, with Gina Swoboda criticizing Turning Point Action and Thomas Galvin condemning election fraud claims.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 4, 2026

  Katie Hobbs defeats Andy Biggs, wins second term as Arizona governor

  Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs won reelection by double digits, becoming Arizona’s first Democrat to win a second term since 2006.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 4, 2026

  Arizona business leader braces for tax fights after Democratic election sweep

  Danny Seiden expects ballot fights over taxes and ESA vouchers but praises Gov. Katie Hobbs as a moderate

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 4, 2026

  Scottsdale City Council race tightens as Turning Point-backed candidates lead

  Raoul Zubia fell to third as additional ballots were counted in the race for two seats. Water policy and development divided the candidates, and results remain unofficial.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 4, 2026

  Maricopa County turns to ballot count after ‘flawless’ Election Day, supervisor says

  Kate Brophy McGee said the recorder's office is focused on verifying signatures on early ballots that voters dropped off, while the Board of Supervisors’ elections staff is responsible for counting votes and compiling results.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 4, 2026

  After winning reelection, Adrian Fontes says Arizona voters rewarded leadership focused on ‘getting the job done’

  The Democratic secretary of state attributed the blue wave to voters prioritizing practicality over partisan loyalty.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 4, 2026

  Democrat Kris Mayes wins reelection as Arizona attorney general

  The incumbent defeated Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen as Democrats retained control of the top statewide offices.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 4, 2026

  Democrat Adrian Fontes wins reelection as Arizona secretary of state

  The incumbent defeated Republican lawmaker Alexander Kolodin to win four more years as the state's top elections official.

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  KTAR.COM | Nov 3, 2026

  Live updates for 2026 midterm elections in Arizona: Polls closed with more than 256,000 voters served

  Arizonans are going to the polls to cast ballots in races for statewide offices, congressional seats and other offices as well as for eight ballot measures.