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Prop 317 drug cartels terrorist organizations

What’s on your ballot: Arizona’s Prop 317 looks to designate drug cartels as terrorist groups

Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, left, and Republican state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, right, debate on Sept. 30, 2026. (Photo via Clean Elections Commission)

Adrian Fontes, Alex Kolodin trade insults, split over mail-in voting in secretary of state debate

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (right) and Republican challenger Alexander Kolodin face off in their final debate before the Nov. 3 election. (Photos via Getty)

Adrian Fontes, Alex Kolodin meet for final secretary of state debate before election

Prop 316 would limit Arizona cities’ ability to increase taxes on groceries.

What’s on your ballot: Prop 316 would limit Arizona cities’ ability to increase grocery taxes

One voter was allowed to register in 2012 even though the registration form indicated the person was a noncitizen. (MCAO screenshot)

Maricopa County investigation into over 200 names finds 8 noncitizens who voted

Arizona voters will weigh in on Prop 142 and other ballot measures during the November general election.

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What’s on your ballot: Prop 142 would reinforce state’s DEI ban, end affirmative action

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KEVIN STONE | Sep 24, 2026
Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

KTAR News 92.3 FM will broadcast select debates as well as special reaction shows after the candidates square off in the biggest contests.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 24, 2026
Sen. Ruben Gallego says Republicans lack empathy about economic pain

The Phoenix Democrat thinks voters will take out their frustrations on the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections, just like they did to his party two years ago.
HEIDI HOMMEL | Sep 24, 2026
What’s on your ballot? Prop 144 has multiple provisions about elections in Arizona

Supporters say it would improve election integrity, but opponents say it's a Trojan horse that could lead to the end of mail voting.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 23, 2026
‘You lied’: Kris Mayes, Warren Petersen trade accusations in bitter attorney general debate

The Democrat and Republican split on immigration enforcement, the state's lawsuits against Washington and water as the Nov. 3 election nears.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 23, 2026
Kris Mayes, Adrian Fontes ask US attorney to act on alleged voter data misuse

A whistleblower says DHS diverted fraud staff to an "Unlawful Voter Initiative." Kris Mayes and Adrian Fontes warn it may violate a court order and privacy laws.
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KEVIN STONE | Sep 22, 2026
Arizona congressional candidate arrested for alleged threats against judge, attorney’s office

David Redkey qualified for the general election ballot as the Green Party nominee in CD3, but the party is actively opposing his candidacy.
SHIRA TANZER | Sep 22, 2026
What’s on your ballot? Prop 318 would restrict transgender athletes in Arizona schools

The measure known as the Protect Girls’ Sports in Arizona Act would require K-12 schools to designate sports teams on the basis of biological sex.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 21, 2026
Andrew Gould to lead Katie Hobbs investigation as Democrats question Hoffman’s role

The probe leaves Sen. Jake Hoffman's committee after Democrats flagged $1 million his firm took from Turning Point PAC.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 18, 2026
Outgoing Democratic lawmaker endorses Warren Petersen for attorney general

Rep. Lydia Hernandez crossed party lines for Warren Petersen after losing her primary and being censured by legislative district 24 democrats.
KYLIE WERNER | Sep 16, 2026
KTAR town hall panelists weigh on Prop 144, a ballot measure about elections

Should voters have to provide government-issued IDs to cast a ballot, whether in person or by mail?
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KYLIE WERNER | Sep 15, 2026
Prop 320 receives no support during KTAR News town hall, compared to ‘punishment referral’

Panelists explained why they oppose a ballot measure that would force certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 15, 2026
Kimberly Yee, Teresa Leyba Ruiz face off in Arizona schools chief debate

ESAs, funding and a formal campaign complaint are all on the table when the two superintendent of public instruction candidates meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
KYLIE WERNER | Sep 15, 2026
KTAR News holds ‘The Issues That Matter’ town hall to break down ballot propositions

The forum is being hosted at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be livestreamed on the KTAR News YouTube page.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Sep 14, 2026
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

Supreme Court blocks Trump's mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms, allowing states to continue sending ballots under existing rules.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 14, 2026
Maricopa County hiring 4,000 employees to work general election

Applicants must pass a background check and be a registered Arizona voter. No previous election experience is needed.
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DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 10, 2026
Juan Ciscomani and JoAnna Mendoza bring dueling pitches to Arizona 6th District debate

The Republican incumbent runs on his record while the Marine veteran hits affordability in a toss-up race Democrats are targeting to flip the House.
JIM SHARPE | Sep 10, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: 8 propositions are headed to voters. What do they actually do?

Consider joining "KTAR News Town Hall: The Issues That Matter" on Tuesday evening at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 9, 2026
Jay Feely tells GOP convention the American dream is on the line in Arizona’s CD 1 race

Feely said he left a dream job after the Trump assassination attempt. Shah's camp responded with a video from the emergency room.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026
Maricopa County voters to get single-page ballot for Nov. 3 election

Fewer statewide measures and a single 20-inch page replace the two-page ballot from 2024. Voters decide 80-plus contests. Early voting starts Oct. 7.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026
Only 1 Arizona candidate is on GOP midterm convention speaker list

Jay Feely, the Republican nominee in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, is set to appear during the historic event in Dallas.
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DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 4, 2026
Ruben Gallego wants to ban lawmaker stock trades if Democrats take Congress

The Arizona democrat said that ending stock and crypto trading by lawmakers would be Democrats' first priority if they win back Congress.
SHIRA TANZER | Sep 4, 2026
Republican candidate Andy Biggs wants to expand ESA options for rural and disadvantaged students

Biggs said he also has plans to improve public schools, including addressing campus infrastructure issues if he becomes governor.
KEVIN STONE | Sep 4, 2026
Andy Biggs defends record of protecting women, children amid Katie Hobbs’ FLDS accusations

"She can say whatever she wants to say, but I'll stack my record up against hers," the Republican gubernatorial nominee said.
JIM SHARPE | Sep 2, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Pollster Paul Bentz digs into latest numbers for Hobbs-Biggs, other findings

The vice president of research at political firm HighGround Inc. joins host Jim Sharpe to look at which way voters are leaning two months before the general election.
DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 2, 2026
Arizona Republican Kimberly Yee files formal campaign complaint against school chief foe

Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz called the allegations "meritless" and an "attempt by a career politician to distract from the negative press she has garnered."