Arizona Election News

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  KTAR.COM | Jul 22, 2026

  Kimberly Yee wins GOP primary for Arizona schools chief over Tom Horne

  State Treasurer Kimberly Yee won the Republican nomination over Tom Horne, while Teresa Leyba Ruiz locked up the Democratic nomination for superintendent of public instruction.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 22, 2026

  Matt Orlando wins Chandler Mayor’s race as challenger Jeff Weninger concedes

  The longtime councilmember and retired Air Force colonel defeated state Rep. Jeff Weninger by 17 points in Chandler's first open mayoral race since 2018.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 22, 2026

  Gov. Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs must pick lieutenant governors ahead of Election Day

  Political consultant Stan Barnes breaks down some predictions he has for who Hobbs and Biggs will pick as their running mates.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 22, 2026

  Solange Whitehead takes early lead in Scottsdale City Council primary

  The incumbent councilwoman holds 17.7% of early votes in an eight-candidate field competing for three open seats.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 22, 2026

  Election stunner? Teri Ann Hourihan leading Hugh Lytle in No Labels Party governor race

  Despite a massive financial advantage, Hugh Lytle trailed licensed therapist and professional counselor Teri Ann Hourihan 55.7% to 44.3% in the first wave of results.

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  KEVIN ZIMMERMAN | Jul 22, 2026

  Jay Feely and potential CD1 opponent Amish Shah have history with the New York Jets

  Democrat Amish Shah was a doctor for the New York Jets when Republican Jay Feely was a kicker there.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 22, 2026

  Incumbents getting swept in Gilbert Town Council election

  Challengers were leading for all four seats on the ballot after the initial wave of results.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 22, 2026

  Warren Petersen called as winner in GOP primary for Arizona attorney general

  After defeating Rodney Glassman in a bruising and expensive contest, the Arizona Senate president will face Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes in November.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 21, 2026

  Alex Kolodin tops former state party chair in secretary of state primary race

  The Scottsdale lawmaker beat former state party Chair Gina Swoboda and advances to face Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes in November.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 21, 2026

  Mark Lamb wins AZ-5 Republican primary, will face newcomer Elizabeth Lee

  Mark Lamb and Elizabeth Lee won their primaries Tuesday in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs…

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 21, 2026

  Andy Biggs projected winner in Arizona governor primary, will face Katie Hobbs

  After securing a "golden ticket" of a Trump endorsement, the congressman will compete with the first-term Democrat in the general election.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Jul 21, 2026

  Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap expects signature verification done by midday Wednesday

  Recorder Justin Heap was hopeful a new system could speed up election results, with many expected in the first few hours after polls close.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 21, 2026

  Before polls close, Katie Hobbs targets Andy Biggs on primary night

  The governor used a volunteer event to road-test general election attacks, hitting the Republican on healthcare cuts and rural hospital closures.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 21, 2026

  DOJ monitoring polling sites for voting rights compliance in 3 Arizona counties on Election Day

  Staff with the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona are watching polls in Maricopa, Apache and Pima counties.

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  KTAR.COM | Jul 21, 2026

  Live updates for Arizona’s 2026 primaries: Polls close, candidates await results

  Polls have closed in Tuesday's primary election. Votes are being counted in races that will determine party nominees for the Nov. 3 general election.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 21, 2026

  ‘We know it’s gonna be close,’ Gov. Katie Hobbs says as likely Andy Biggs matchup looms

  U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs is favored in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary. Hobbs is already preparing for the November fight.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 21, 2026

  Technical issues disrupt a small number of Maricopa County voters on Election Day

  Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart said a handful of voters couldn't check in Tuesday morning because site books were not connecting with the internet.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 21, 2026

  Election changes could lead to quicker results in Maricopa County, Adrian Fontes says

  A new state law gives voters more ways to cast early ballots in 2026. Voters can return them by mail or drop box, or verify their identity at a vote center to help speed up election results.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Jul 21, 2026

  Arizona voters to choose Republican and Democratic nominees for top education position

  Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is facing Kimberly Yee in the Republican primary, while Teresa Ruiz and Brett Newby are battling it out on the Democratic side.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.