Arizona Politics News

FILE Rows of servers fill a data center. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is calling for a statewide pause on new data center approvals, citing concerns about the industry's water and power demands. (Photo via FBI)

DAVID IVERSEN

AG Kris Mayes calls for pause on new data centers, citing Arizona’s water and power crunch

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell provided an update Thursday on her office's investigation into the citizenship and voter eligibility of people referred by the county recorder earlier this year.

KYLIE WERNER

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identifies potential non-citizens in voter citizenship probe

Katie Hobbs criticizes Andy Biggs over bill supporters say could have curbed FLDS child sex abuse

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Hobbs criticizes Biggs over bill supporters say could have curbed FLDS child sex abuse

A new poll finds President Donald Trump's job approval in Arizona has hit a record low, with voters giving him his worst marks on the economy. (Getty Images)

DAVID IVERSEN

Arizona voters give President Donald Trump record-low marks on economy and Iran

Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Republican challenger Daniel Butierez Sr. participate in a Clean Elections debate for Arizona's 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (Clean Elections Commission)

DAVID IVERSEN

Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez debate ICE, healthcare and water in CD7

Gov. Katie Hobbs and Rep. Andy Biggs appeared separately at the Arizona Police Association's gubernatorial public safety forum at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus on Tuesday. (Heidi Hommel/KTAR News 92.3 FM)

DAVID IVERSEN

Katie Hobbs tells police forum Andy Biggs sided with Jan. 6 rioters over officers

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission, a voter education resource, is hosting a slate of debates for candidates in contested federal, statewide and legislative races ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. (Unsplash photo)

KEVIN STONE

Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

The Latest

KEVIN STONE | Aug 26, 2026
Arizona joins new lawsuit opposing Trump’s postal service rule for mail voting

The latest complaint argues that USPS and the president don’t have any authority over how states operate elections.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 25, 2026
Linda McMahon presses Gov. Katie Hobbs on education tax credit after three vetoes

The Education Secretary appeared in Mesa alongside Rep. Andy Biggs, saying 30 states have opted in and Arizona families are being left behind.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 25, 2026
Rep. Juan Ciscomani blames Arizona Democrats for fumbling Colorado River negotiations

The congressman says Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego squandered leverage by fighting the Trump administration.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 25, 2026
Poll shows Democrats ahead in Arizona secretary of state, AG races; superintendent a toss-up

Adrian Fontes and Kris Mayes hold 6-point leads in secretary of state and AG races, while the superintendent contest is a toss-up with high undecided numbers.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 24, 2026
Poll shows Katie Hobbs up 15 points over Andy Biggs as independents, women break for governor

Andy Biggs has secured just 70% of Republican voters while Gov. Katie Hobbs dominates among independents and women with the Nov. 3 election less than three months away.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS | Aug 24, 2026
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail voting order ahead of midterms

The ruling lets the administration begin implementing changes, but with states already mailing ballots, further legal challenges may blunt its impact.
JIM SHARPE | Aug 24, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Jay Feely makes his case for representing Arizona’s diverse CD1

“One of the advantages that I have is the ability to go and communicate with our president and talk to him because we have a friendship," the Republican running for Congress said.
MIKE BROOMHEAD | Aug 24, 2026
Amazing Arizonans: Ex-congressman Barry Goldwater Jr. talks family history, time in office

Barry Goldwater Jr. shares what it was like growing up as the son of who is considered the father of modern conservatism in the latest Amazing Arizonans podcast.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 21, 2026
Gov. Katie Hobbs cleared of wrongdoing in pay-for-play scandal

After two years of investigating allegations against Hobbs, the Arizona Attorney General's Office has found zero evidence against the Democrat.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 20, 2026
Sen. Mark Kelly calls conditions aboard USS Lincoln ‘unacceptable,’ seeks visit to carrier

In a KTAR News exclusive, the Arizona senator also confirmed he's weighing a 2028 White House run after an Iowa swing: "Gabby and I talk about it, but I have not made a decision."
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 20, 2026
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly optimistic about Gov. Katie Hobbs: ‘I think she’s gonna get reelected’

The Democratic Senator said he approves of her pick for lieutenant governor, describing John Giles as a "really good guy."
KEVIN STONE | Aug 20, 2026
New poll shows Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs with 13-point lead over U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs

The Democratic incumbent holds a 48% to 35% lead over her Republican challenger among likely voters with less than three months to go until the Nov. 3 election, according to the findings.
JIM SHARPE | Aug 18, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Kris Mayes talks handling of ‘pay-to-play’ probe into governor’s office

“We have prosecuted Democrats. We have prosecuted Republicans (and) independents. ... What letter is behind somebody’s name never factors into one of our investigations.”
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 17, 2026
Kyrsten Sinema testifies about affair with bodyguard as ‘homewrecker’ lawsuit nears ruling

A single 13-word text message may decide whether the former Arizona senator faces a $75,000 lawsuit or walks away from it entirely.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 15, 2026
‘I’ll remain true to my principles’: John Giles says joining Katie Hobbs matches conservative values

"I continue to identify with a lot of the principles that the Republican Party says they identify with," Giles said. "That’s very complementary to working with Gov. Hobbs."
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 14, 2026
Why hasn’t Hobbs met with investigators in AG’s ‘pay-to-play’ probe? Governor responds

The state’s attorney general, a fellow Democrat, is investigating whether the governor influenced a rate increase for a foster care provider.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 14, 2026
Exclusive: Gov. Katie Hobbs, John Giles talk debates, water in wide-ranging interview

The Democratic ticket also addressed a pay-to-play investigation, Colorado River cuts and affordability in an exclusive interview.
JIM SHARPE | Aug 13, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Warren Petersen pitches a ‘non-partisan’ AG’s office

The Senate president says the office should focus on public safety, not politics, and criticizes Kris Mayes' 48 lawsuits against the Trump administration.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 12, 2026
Water, housing costs top Arizona voters’ focus, statewide survey finds

A nonpartisan poll finds broad bipartisan agreement on immigration and education, too, but Republicans split from others on election security.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 11, 2026
Political consultant calls Hobbs-Giles ticket ‘good strategy decision’ aimed at McCain Republicans

"It's a good strategy decision. I think it's actually going to pay off for the Hobbs campaign," Stan Barnes said.
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 11, 2026
Katie Hobbs praises John Giles running mate pick; Andy Biggs team calls him Democrat ally

Giles served as Mesa mayor from 2014 to 2025 and has opposed President Donald Trump and the MAGA coalition. He endorsed Hobbs as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Aug 11, 2026
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs taps ex-GOP mayor John Giles for reelection ticket

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs taps ex-Mesa mayor John Giles, a GOP-turned-independent, as reelection running mate
KEVIN STONE | Aug 7, 2026
Arizona congressman warns that unfair Colorado River cuts in his state will harm US

"If you hurt economic development here in Arizona, it doesn't stay in Arizona. It hurts the entire national economy," Rep. Greg Stanton said.
KEVIN STONE | Aug 6, 2026
Sen. Ruben Gallego away from Capitol Hill as his wife recovers from emergency appendectomy

The Arizona Democrat said he will likely miss a few votes but will be there if Todd Blanche's confirmation comes to the Senate floor.
JIM SHARPE | Aug 6, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Andy Biggs’ running mate Sine Kerr outlines plans for Arizona

"People need to realize how critical it is to have a local food supply, to have that food security. What we are able to produce here in Arizona on such little ground ... it's astonishing."