Arizona Votes

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 19, 2026

Andy Biggs, David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

The race has become a clash of competing visions for reviving the once-dominant GOP to take on Katie Hobbs, the most vulnerable Democratic governor in the country.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 17, 2026

Katie Hobbs sets up $7.4M campaign operation, shrinking cash lead over Andy Biggs

New filings show Katie Hobbs spent millions in three months while Andy Biggs posted his best fundraising quarter yet, leaving the two nearly even in cash.

KEVIN STONE | Jul 17, 2026

Here’s how Arizona voters who drop off early ballots on Election Day can speed up results

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap says that a new in-person ID option can lead to faster tabulation in the upcoming primary election.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 15, 2026

Justin Heap takes victory lap hours after settlement with Maricopa County board

At a packed get-out-the-vote rally, Recorder Justin Heap and his attorney said the agreement gave them everything they fought for over the past year.

KEVIN STONE | Jul 15, 2026

Maricopa County leader says deal with recorder is ‘huge win for our voters’

"Voters can walk in, be assured that they will vote, that their vote will count and move on with their lives," Chairwoman Kate Brophy McGee said.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 14, 2026

Maricopa County Board approves settlement with Recorder Justin Heap, ending election fight

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to approve a deal with Recorder Justin Heap that splits election duties and commits $20.9M in funds.

SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 14, 2026

Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly endorses CD-1 hopeful Marlene Galán-Woods

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly on Tuesday endorsed fellow Democrat Marlene Galán-Woods in her campaign to flip Arizona’s 1st Congressional District blue.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 9, 2026

Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs lay out competing visions ahead of likely November matchup

Gov. Katie Hobbs and Rep. Andy Biggs road-test general election arguments in separate KTAR interviews, offering an early look at the November matchup.

SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 9, 2026

Fontes says DOJ should help secure elections, not threaten Arizona officials with lawsuits

Adrian Fontes says Arizona’s election technology needs an upgrade. Now, federal funding cuts and DOJ threats of prosecution raise new concerns.

KEVIN STONE | Jul 8, 2026

Key dates and deadlines for Arizona’s 2026 primary and general elections

Arizona’s 2026 midterm election season is heating up, as campaign signs spring up along roadways across the state. Here’s a look at the key dates and deadlines.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 7, 2026

DOJ threatens Arizona election officials with prosecution over noncitizen voting

The Justice Department warned Arizona officials they could face criminal prosecution if noncitizens are found on voter rolls. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes calls it political intimidation.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 7, 2026

Arizona Supreme Court sides with Recorder Justin Heap in Maricopa County election fight

The state supreme court sided with Recorder Heap over the Board of Supervisors in a Maricopa County midterm election authority dispute as primary voting is underway.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 7, 2026

Poll shows Andy Biggs running away from David Schweikert in Arizona GOP governor’s race

Polling conducted after the start of early voting shows Andy Biggs "lapping the field" in the race to be the Republican nominee for Arizona governor.

KYLIE WERNER | Jul 6, 2026

Former Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles endorses Katie Hobbs for governor

Former Mesa Mayor John Giles, who is a lifelong Republican, recently announced his endorsement of Gov. Katie Hobbs for re-election as the state's highest ranking official. 

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 6, 2026

Ruben Gallego among Democrats dropping Graham Platner over sexual assault claim

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 1, 2026

AZ vote-by-mail initiative won’t make November ballot after campaign withholds signatures

An Arizona ballot initiative to enshrine vote-by-mail in the state Constitution won't appear in November after organizers withheld signatures.

SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jun 30, 2026

Supt. Tom Horne ‘viscerally opposed’ to racially charged ad targeting GOP rival Kimberly Yee

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne condemned a racially charged ad slamming his GOP rival in the primary election, Kimberly Yee.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jun 29, 2026

Adrian Fontes: Supreme Court mailed ballot ruling has ‘zero impact’ on Arizona

Adrian Fontes says the Supreme Court's mail ballot ruling has zero impact on Arizona and calls the postmaster general wrong on withholding ballots.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jun 29, 2026

Arizona Supreme Court largely upholds Voters’ Right to Know Act in 4-3 ruling

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled the Voters' Right to Know Act can remain in effect, rejecting free speech and privacy challenges in a 4-3 decision.

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

The Supreme Court ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court will determine if strict Arizona voting laws should be enforced

The Supreme Court said it will consider a Republican push to enforce strict Arizona voting laws passed in the swing state after the 2020 election.

KEVIN STONE | Jun 29, 2026

Errors printed on primary ballots for nearly 1,500 Republican voters in Pinal County

Nearly 1,500 Republican primary election ballots in Pinal County were printed with erroneous information.

SHIRA TANZER | Jun 26, 2026

Lawsuits filed against 2 more education-related ballot measures from Arizona lawmakers

Two more lawsuits have been filed challenging the legality of education-related measures referred to Arizona's November ballot by Republican lawmakers.

DAVID IVERSEN | Jun 26, 2026

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap hopeful that Supreme Court will rule swiftly

Recorder Justin Heap says Maricopa County board refuses to hand over early voting sites as Arizona Supreme Court weighs elections dispute before primary.

SHIRA TANZER | Jun 25, 2026

Lawsuit seeks to block Republican measure that could void ESA accountability initiative

The teacher-backed groups trying to reform Arizona's ESA program filed a lawsuit to block a competing ballot measure referred by Republican lawmakers.