Arizona Election News

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 3, 2026

  A coin flip could decide this Arizona council race after two candidates tie at 67 votes

  A recount in Gila Bend wraps up this week. The last time an Arizona race ended this way, a town magistrate shuffled a deck of cards.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 31, 2026

  Andy Biggs explains why he picked Sine Kerr as his running mate in bid for governor’s seat

  “Sine checked every box,” Biggs said, pointing to her policy experience, business background and rural ties as reasons he chose her as his lieutenant governor.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 31, 2026

  Andy Biggs picks Sine Kerr as running mate in 1st Arizona election with lieutenant governor

  The Republican ticket is now set, but incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs has not announced her running mate for November's historic election.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 30, 2026

  Katie Hobbs won’t debate Andy Biggs in governor’s race

  Hobbs' campaign says direct voter engagement is more effective, but the governor hasn't debated an opponent since 2018. Biggs has also skipped debates.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 30, 2026

  Republican Matt Salmon thinks his friend Andy Biggs faces uphill battle against Gov. Katie Hobbs

  "It's going to be like ... carrying a baby grand piano up Camelback Mountain on your back with the wind in your face," the former congressman said of this year's GOP nominee.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 29, 2026

  Arizona judge rejects Republican effort to block ESA reform ballot initiative; appeal planned

  Prop 145, aka the Military Families College Savings and Scholarship Protection Act, was designed by GOP lawmakers to nullify the Protect Education Act.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 28, 2026

  Katie Hobbs dodges debate question twice, says she’d rather meet voters face to face

  "I am not going to make any news about debates today," the governor said.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 28, 2026

  Katie Hobbs won’t rule out Republican as her pick for Arizona’s 1st lieutenant governor

  The governor says party won't disqualify anyone from the historic pick. Both Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs face a Sept. 4 deadline to name their running mates.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 28, 2026

  Judge kicks anti-union measure off Arizona ballot, citing constitutional violation

  The Republican-backed proposal would have banned collective bargaining for government workers and blocked school districts from supporting union activities.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 27, 2026

  Meghan McCain says brother has ‘no interest in public office’ after turning down Lt. governor role

  Meghan McCain laughs off brother's lieutenant governor offer from Hobbs as Biggs courts McCain Republicans in the general election.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 27, 2026

  Republican Jay Feely courts independents with affordability pitch in House race

  In the northeast Valley race, Jay Feely says independents are key as he pushes tax cuts while Amish Shah targets tariffs, housing and health care costs.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Jul 27, 2026

  Arizona governor hopeful Andy Biggs says more funding doesn’t mean better schools

  The Republican nominee said he talked to Louisiana and Mississippi officials about how their states improved student performance.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 27, 2026

  Andy Biggs thinks Arizona needs to take better care of state troopers

  The Republican gubernatorial nominee said "you have to devote resources" to improve "horrible" conditions at DPS facilities.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 24, 2026

  U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for president

  Gallego made the comment while discussing a dismissed ethics complaint and the Justice Department probe that followed.

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  JIM SHARPE | Jul 23, 2026

  AZ Political Podcast: Analyst breaks down Arizona’s post-primary general election map

  Buckle up. Please, keep your hands inside the ride at all time; Arizona’s 2026 midterm elections will be a wild ride.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 23, 2026

  Arizona’s primary election was like ‘rehearsal for the Super Bowl,’ Maricopa County supervisor says

  The primary was "as perfect as you can hope," according to Thomas Galvin. He hopes the general election follows suit.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 23, 2026

  Warren Petersen vows ‘180-degree shift’ in Attorney General’s Office if he beats Kris Mayes

  The Arizona Senate President said he wants to remove partisan politics from the office and defended his experience after winning the Republican nomination.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 23, 2026

  Andy Biggs Q&A: Stances on affordability, water, other key issues ahead of 2026 governor’s race

  As Arizonans prepare to choose their next governor, key concerns include data centers, sustainability and the rising cost of housing.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 23, 2026

  Andy Biggs responds to question about legitimacy of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ 2022 election

  "I think she’s the governor and I don’t think anybody’s questioning that she’s not the governor," the Republican gubernatorial nominee said.

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  KEVIN STONE | Jul 23, 2026

  Only a few thousand primary ballots remain uncounted in Maricopa County

  Over 99% of all ballots cast for Tuesday’s election in Arizona's largest county have been tabulated. The signature curing deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 22, 2026

  Jay Feely, Amish Shah win respective primaries, will face each other for CD-1

  Democrat Amish Shah will face Republican Jay Feely for one of the most competitive U.S. House seats in the country after they both won their respective primaries.

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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.