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Arizona Election News

Democratic members of the Arizona Legislature gather outside the state Capitol in Phoenix. (Photo via Gov. Katie Hobbs/X)

Democrats bring a new agenda to the Arizona Legislature, starting with school vouchers and abortion defense

Meghan McCain said her family is not responsible for Republicans' poor performance in the 2026 midterms. (Citizen McCain podcast screenshot)

Meghan McCain ‘furious’ with Turning Point’s Tyler Bowyer for pointing finger at her family after GOP losses

A courtroom in the South Court Tower, part of the Maricopa County Superior Court complex in downtown Phoenix. Two of the three judges at risk of losing their seats sit on the county’s Superior Court. (Photo via Maricopa County Superior Court)

Arizona voters may oust 3 judges, including judge in ‘Bachelor’ paternity case

Arizona ballots had eight statewide propositions for the 2026 general election. (KTAR News photo/Balin Overstolz-McNair)

2026 Arizona ballot measure results: Voters approve 5 propositions, reject 3

Sen. Mark Kelly speaks while campaigning for Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson before the midterm elections. (Captain Mark Kelly photo via Facebook)

Sen. Mark Kelly says he has timeline for presidential decision but is not ready to share it

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Arizona congressional district final tally: Democrats gain 2 seats in Grand Canyon State

Rep. Eli Crane, left, and Democrat Jonathan Nez are vying for Arizona’s 2nd District, where outside groups have spent $7.6 million. (Photos by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Best Friends Animal Society; Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Republican Rep. Eli Crane defeats Jonathan Nez in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District

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Justin Jones refuses to concede Navajo Nation presidential loss

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The Latest

KEVIN STONE | Nov 9, 2026
Arizona Democrats select leadership teams after taking control of state House, Senate

Priya Sundareshan will assume the role of Senate president, and Oscar De Los Santos will take the gavel as House speaker when the 58th Legislature convenes in January 2027.
DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 6, 2026
Debbie Lesko on 2020, Maricopa County elections and a party that demands ‘100%’

The county supervisor says watching the process from the inside, including the bipartisan teams that handle ballots, changed her mind and has put her at odds with parts of her party.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 6, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego sees opening for deals with Trump on immigration, Social Security

Even though he predicted the blue wave, U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego isn't gloating. He's thinking about how to move forward with bipartisan solutions, especially when it comes to immigration.
JIM SHARPE | Nov 6, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes gets candid about his future

Fresh off reelection, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins the AZ Political Podcast to talk about his political future, funding elections and Democrats’ big wins.
KEVIN STONE | Nov 6, 2026
Democrats win both chambers of Arizona Legislature for first time in 60 years

Democrats are on track to finish with a 20-10 Senate supermajority and a 37-23 House advantage.
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KEVIN STONE | Nov 6, 2026
Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh defeats Bernadette Greene-Placentia in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District

The incumbent held off his Democratic challenger to retain a seat he won by 13 percentage points two years ago.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.