Arizona election news
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Arizona open primaries measure is constitutional, judge rules
A ballot measure to revamp candidate elections meets the "separate amendment" test of the state Constitution, despite multiple provisions, judge rules
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Kamala Harris picks up a to-go order, and this Phoenix restaurant owner is still smiling
Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, picked up food at Cocina Adamex in Phoenix after their packed Glendale rally.
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A huge crowd and a new tone for protesters: 5 takeaways from Harris rally
The joint appearance of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz raises Democratic hopes in a state that seemed to be slipping away.
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Jonathan Nez defends his presidential record, says he knows district better than incumbent
Former Navajo President Jonathan Nez answered questions in what was supposed to be a televised debate, which his opponent skipped.
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'I feel hope': Kamala Harris, Tim Walz ignite raucous capacity crowd at Arizona rally
On Friday afternoon, more than 15,000 people packed into Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale to see Kamala Harris and Tim Walz stump ahead of the November election.
4 min read - LifestyleAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Kamala Harris went to this Mexican restaurant. Where else should she have dined? Vote now
VP Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz dined at a Mexican restaurant in downtown Phoenix. Did she pick the right restaurant? And where else should she go?
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'What we need is an army': Mark Kelly, Ruben Gallego call on AZ Dems to meet the moment
Mark Kelly, his wife Gabby Giffords, and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego take the stage at Harris-Walz rally to urge supporters to fight for a November win.
2 min read - WorldAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Aaron Accurso and Kenny Buckland face off in Gilbert runoff for council seat.
Gilbert council candidates Aaron Accurso and Kenny Buckland will face off in November after neither reached the vote threshold to win outright.
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Kamala Harris, Tim Walz spoke to supporters at Arizona campaign event | 2024 Election
VP Harris and her newly-named running mate are in Arizona as part of a tour of electoral battlegrounds ahead of the November election.
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RNC, Arizona GOP turn to US Supreme Court in voter registration case
The Republicans' request seeks permission to enforce three key provisions of a 2022 law enacted by the Arizona Legislature.
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Huge crowd hears Kamala Harris and Tim Walz attack Donald Trump, outline priorities
Harris aggressively condemned Trump's priorities and sketched out an activist agenda aimed at the nation's middle class.
6 min read - USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Complaint filed over Realtors group funding
Aug. 8—On the eve of Scottsdale's primary election, a national Realtors group was accused of failing to report its support of local candidates. On July 29, Yvonne Cahill emailed City Clerk Ben Lane, telling him, "I write to you to inform you of apparent campaign finance violations by the National Association of Realtors." According to Cahill's complaint, the association failed to file campaign ...
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Kari Lake hurls broadsides at Kamala Harris ahead of Phoenix visit, touts Dem supporters
GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake cited her support from ordinary Arizona Democrats as she assailed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Arizona: Campaign sees surge in volunteers
Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a rally Friday at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale along with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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Phoenix council candidate withdraws from race after being accused of forging signatures
Emilio Avila Solis on Thursday said he was "withdrawing from the race" to represent southwest Phoenix in District 7 and "obtaining an attorney."
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Group halts Arizona minimum wage ballot campaign hours before judge rules against it
The local campaign said in an email it would "pivot" away from its ballot measure and instead focus on planned legislation next year.
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Can vice president candidate Tim Walz’s 'Normal Joe vibe' appeal to Arizona men?
Tim Walz knocks Republicans for being “weird.” Can he win over Arizona men voters by being “normal”?
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Finally, Trump and Harris agree to debate. Great. Let's get weird
A a press conference, Donald Trump agrees to debate Kamala Harris on ABC after previously bailing. What we know about date, time and what to expect.
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Arizona: Where and when is their rally?
Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz's stop in the Phoenix area is part of the Democratic ticket's tour of battleground states.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Shelli Boggs, Laura Metcalfe to face off for Maricopa County school superintendent
Shelli Boggs defeated Steve Watson by a thin margin of roughly 1,700 votes, or half of one percentage point.
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Former aides of John McCain throw support to Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego
Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Kari Lake has had a rocky relationship with the old pro-McCain wing of the Arizona GOP.
4 min read - PoliticsEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Slugfest coming in county supervisor race
Aug. 7—Former Chandler Councilman Jack Sellers said he knows why Republican voters denied him another term in the July 30 Republican primary for the District 1 seat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. "To the election deniers who have dedicated so much time, energy, and money to defeat me and others, I say: be careful what you wish for," Sellers said in his post-election statement. ...
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Who got the most votes in the primary? A school board member running for Corp Comm
Rachel Walden, a Mesa school board member who sued the district, got the most votes in the primary election. She is running to be a utility regulator.
5 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
New lawsuit seeks more citizenship checks of Maricopa County's 'federal only' voters
A new suit says county officials should directly request citizenship information from the Department of Homeland Security for about 26,000 voters.
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s upcoming visit to Phoenix: 5 questions answered
Their visit is part of a tour of seven battleground states.
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Court orders Glendale to process ballot measure to raise hospitality workers' minimum wage
Glendale intends to appeal a court's order to process the proposed ballot measure that looks to give hospitality workers a $20-an-hour minimum wage.
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
North Peoria voters elect ‘no-airport’ candidate, rebuffing Beck’s development agenda
Voters in Peoria’s Mesquite District are sending Matthew Bullock to city hall as their next council member. He'll contend with Mayor Beck's agenda.
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Scottsdale mayor, council elections will go to runoffs. How will it tip the balance?
The future of Scottsdale politics hangs in the balance after the July 30 primary election. Here's a breakdown of how races will shape up in the fall.
5 min read - USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Harris, Hawkins clinch Council seats, Ellis and Yang head to run-off
Aug. 6—Chandler Vice Mayor OD Harris says he's been vindicated after voters decided to send him back to City Hall for a second term, according to final unofficial returns posted late Monday, Aug. 5. Meanwhile, business owner and political newcomer Jennifer Hawkins also has clinched a council seat while incumbent Christine Ellis will be heading to a Nov. 5 run-off with Joseph Yang, unofficial ...
3 min read - WorldEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Anderson, Lyons win in Gilbert as one race heads to run-off
Aug. 6—Gilbert voters on July 30 decided that Scott Anderson will be the town's next mayor, and have elected Monte Lyons to one of two other Town Council seats, according to final unofficial results from the July 30 election. It also appeared that for the other open seat, Aaaron Accurso and Kenny Buckland will be heading to a run-off on the Nov. 5 ballot. Anderson, currently vice mayor, ...
4 min read - USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
1 Mesa City Council race unresolved
Aug. 6—Two familiar faces are returning to the Mesa City Council dais next year while the District 1 seat remains contested until the November election, according to last week's unofficial Primary Election results. Unsurprisingly, incumbents Julie Spilsbury and Francisco Heredia clinched their seats in Districts 2 and 3, respectively, last Tuesday against their less-known rivals while ...
4 min read - SportsEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Primary election determines 1 apparent city council seat
Aug. 6—Scottsdale voters last week narrowed the field of nine candidates for three City Council seats but by how much remains to be seen. Unofficial results from the July 30 Primary Election showed that Jan Dubauskas, an attorney who previously failed in a run as a state representative, was on the cusp of winning one seat outright. Candidates can skip the November General Election by bringing ...
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Judge: Legislature's Tipped Workers Protection Act isn't deceptive, can stay on AZ ballot
A Maricopa County judge ruled in favor of the Arizona Legislature's "Tipped Workers Protection Act," saying it should remain on November's ballot.
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Arizona's CD-3 race heads to a recount after just 42 votes separates candidates
The race for the Democratic nomination in Arizona's Congressional District 3 came down to the wire, and now it's going to a recount.
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Anti-abortion AZ Supreme Court justice rebuffs abortion rights group's recusal calls
Justice William "Bill" Montgomery will not recuse himself from the case that deals with a description of the abortion ballot measure.
3 min read - PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Judge blocks Arizona’s voter intimidation provisions over free speech concerns
A judge found Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes went too far in limiting certain speech and conduct acts at the polls
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Feds charge Virginia man with threatening Kamala Harris, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer
The FBI says probe into threats against Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer led to social media account full of threats against Kamala Harris and Joe Biden.
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Mark Kelly issues statement on Kamala Harris' running mate pick | 2024 Election
Mark Kelly, who is one of Arizona's two senators, was considered to be among a pool of candidates being considered as Kamala Harris' running mate in November. On Aug. 6, it was revealed that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be Harris' running mate.
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Kelly isn't picked, but being on VP short list signals his rise to prominence
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona remains a surrogate for the Kamala Harris presidential ticket. If she wins, Kelly's future in the Senate could change.
7 min read - SportsEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Ortega, Borowsky to face off for mayor, 4 for 2 council seats
Aug. 5—For Scottsdale voters, the mayor's race will be 2020 all over again. While the Biden-Trump rematch will not take place, in Scottsdale David Ortega and Lisa Borowsky will face off Nov. 5 — as they did four years ago. Unofficial results from the July 30 primary showed Ortega, gunning for re-election, in the lead, with Borowsky at his heels. Linda Milhaven, a former three-term ...
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Yassamin Ansari clings to 42-vote lead as Phoenix congressional race heads to a recount
Ansari, who cast herself as a liberal-minded pragmatist, would become one of the country's youngest U.S. House members.
2 min read - PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
GOP Mesa Mayor John Giles invited to Democratic convention, Arizona rally
Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles is taking on a prominent and growing role with the Harris campaign. He's been invited to two events.
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Is Mark Kelly still in the running for VP pick? What to know as decision nears
The vice presidential pick is expected Tuesday, with Harris weighing pluses and minuses with three candidates.
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Abortion rights ballot measure backers win in court, say Supreme Court justice must recuse
Arizona for Abortion Access on Monday said it filed a motion asking Justice William "Bill" Montgomery to recuse himself from the case.
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Republicans For Harris: Mesa mayor, former Arizona lawmaker co-chairing local chapter
Two Republicans from Arizona are co-chairing the Arizona chapter of 'Republicans for Harris,' and both say it is time to put political loyalties aside.
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US Rep. Ruben Gallego rolls out endorsements by 40 Republicans, independents
Gallego, who is looking to broaden his appeal beyond left-leaning supporters, rolled out endorsements from 40 Republicans and independents.
3 min read - SportsEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Ortega, Borowsky face off
Aug. 5—For Scottsdale voters, the mayor's race likely will be 2020 all over again. While the Biden-Trump rematch will not take place, in Scottsdale David Ortega and Lisa Borowsky probably will face off Nov. 5 — as they did four years ago. Unofficial results from the July 30 primary showed Ortega, gunning for re-election, in the lead, with Borowsky at his heels. Linda Milhaven, a former ...
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
How we found 10,000 Arizona 'childless cat ladies.' And there might be more
JD Vance’s snub against childless cat ladies on Tucker Carlson’s show could have consequences in Arizona. Valley 101 takes a closer look at the data.
2 min read - PoliticsEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Election deniers exact revenge in 2 Arizona GOP primaries
Aug. 4—Republican voters who question the outcomes of the 2020 and 2022 election got their revenge in the July 30 Primary in two ways that affect Mesa. Mesa state Rep. Justin Heap defeated incumbent County Recorder Stephen Richer while termed-out Chandler Councilman Mark Stewart did the same to incumbent County District 1 Supervisor Jack Sellers. Both Sellers and Richer upheld the validity of ...
6 min read - PoliticsEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Election deniers exact revenge in 2 GOP primaries
Aug. 4—With only the three incumbents on Queen Creek Town Council on the ballot, the Primary Election last week for municipal government was as sedate as elections can be. But the races for Maricopa County Recorder and the Maricopa County District 1 supervisor's seat, which includes Queen Creek, were a different matter all together. In those races, Republican voters who question the outcomes ...
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Kamala Harris campaign announces Republican advisory group to target GOP voters in Arizona
Mesa Mayor John Giles will co-chair a new Republican advisory group for Kamala Harris in Arizona. Here are the other Republicans supporting her.
4 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Sheriff candidates Tyler Kamp, Jerry Sheridan pivot to the general election
Kamp said the fact that he hasn't worked in the Sheriff's Office under Arpaio is a good thing. Sheridan said he'd be a "constitutional sheriff."
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Mesa Mayor John Giles didn't stop at bashing Trump and endorsing Harris. What he's said
Mesa Mayor John Giles denounced Donald Trump and endorsed Kamala Harris, but he didn't stop there. He's made rounds of news talk shows to elaborate.
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Arizona requires proof of citizenship to register to vote: how it could sway the election
Arizona has become the first state to require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Here's who might be disenfranchised and what it means.
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10 takeaways from the Arizona primaries | 2024 Election
Primary election day has come and gone for Arizona, and we now have a better picture of what some November races will look like.
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Vote tallying is wrapping up in Arizona primaries — but these races may head to recounts
Nearly a dozen races could fall into the range to trigger an automatic recount, pending full, unofficial results and depending on municipal rules.
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Science group backing US Sen. Mark Kelly says he's more popular than JD Vance
A poll commissioned by a group supportive of Democrats adds to their case that Mark Kelly should join Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.
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Court reverses its ruling on proof of citizenship for Arizona voter registration
Arizonans can register to vote without providing proof of citizenship, a 9th Circuit Court order states. But they're limited to federal elections.
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Democrat Amish Shah wins congressional primary, will face Republican David Schweikert
Amish Shah, a former state legislator, won a six-way Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District.
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Primary day voting results in Arizona came in slower. Why that's likely to happen again in November
A new Arizona law was designed to hasten full, unofficial results. But it slowed down election night returns. What does that mean for November?
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Senate rivals Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego launch their general-election campaigns
Arizona's Senate race for the Nov. 5 election is now underway.
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Abe Hamadeh wins GOP congressional primary, poised to succeed Rep. Debbie Lesko
In Abe Hamadeh, West Valley Republicans picked a Trump-styled candidate who spreads discredited election theories.
2 min read - USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Anderson maintains big lead for Gilbert mayor
Jul. 31—Gilbert mayoral candidate Scott Anderson stormed to a likely insurmountable lead over his opponent Natalie Dibernardo in unofficial results from Tuesday's Primary Election while it appears that the four candidates for two council seats may be headed for a showdown on Nov. 5. Latest results Thursday showed Anderson secured 20,265 votes, or 57.41%, of a total of 40,172 ballots counted so ...
5 min read - SportsEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Runoff elections loom for Scottsdale mayor, council
Jul. 31—A runoff on Nov. 5 in the Scottsdale mayoral race between incumbent Mayor David Ortega and one-time City Council member Lisa Borowsky appeared likely after the latest unofficial returns today showed Ortega with 40.7% of the vote to Borowsky's 38.47%. If the results hold, Milhaven will be eliminated, with a repeat of the 2020 General Election runoff possibly in the wings for Nov. 5. ...
3 min read - USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Harris, Hawkins, Ellis lead Chandler Council election; Sellers appears defeated
Jul. 31—The two incumbents and a small-business owner maintained their leads in the Primary Election in a seven-way contest for three Chandler City Council seats, unofficial returns showed Thursday. Incumbent OD Harris led the field with 19.13% of the vote while newcomer Jennifer Hawkins was in second place with 16.69%, followed by incumbent Christine Ellis' 16.15%, according to early ...
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Voters excited for JD Vance's 1st appearance in AZ since becoming Trump's VP selection
Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance is holding a rally in Glendale and voters are excited to hear from the Ohio Senator whose life story was immortalized in the Netflix movie "Hillbilly Elegy."
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Arizona's primary election: Is election mistrust the reason for low voter turnout?
At a roundtable discussion hosted by Arizonans for Secure Elections on July 31, a day after Arizona's primary, the question of ‘Did some voters choose to stay home because they have been told to not trust the elections?’ came up.
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Sen. Mark Kelly sidesteps VP talk, hits Trump pick JD Vance again
In an MSNBC show appearance, Kelly resumed his attacks on his potential VP-candidate counterpart, JD Vance.
4 min read - BusinessEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Mesa hopefuls file final pre-primary financials
Jul. 31—Better late than never for Mesa mayoral candidate Ryan Winkle, who finally filed his campaign finance reports, which showed he raised to date $33,295 in his bid to get back into city government. Winkle filed his second quarter report and his pre-primary election report July 23. The deadlines for both were July15 and July 20, respectively. A chunk of Winkle's donations came from ...
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'MAGA-style Republicans' call Arizona's primary success: Key takeaways from election night
The Gaggle analyzes the races, winners and losers so far of the 2024 Arizona primary election, and what it could mean for the November election.
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Arizona primary election 2024: Nail-biter races for House; school superintendent undecided
On Aug. 1, Amish Shah was declared the winner of the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary. But several races remained too close to call.
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These Arizona primary races are still close after election day. Some may head to runoffs
Many races in the statewide primary election remained close, and the Mesa and Scottsdale mayoral races appeared likely headed for a run-off election.
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Kari Lake wins, GOP goes MAGA, Congress too close to call: 5 takeaways from AZ's primary
Tuesday's primary election solidified some November matches, and offered some tea leaves about questions to come.
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'Part of our civic duty': What Arizona voters had to say at the polls Tuesday
Some voters Tuesday had not missed an election in decades and some broke from tradition to cast a ballot in person out of mistrust of early voting.
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JD Vance visits Glendale, says it's time to tell Kamala Harris ‘You’re fired’
JD Vance embraced his new role as Donald Trump’s attack dog in a fiery speech in Glendale.
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2024 Arizona Election: When it comes to ballot measures, voters have some big choices to make in November
Besides the presidential election and various other races, voters in Arizona will also decide on a number of ballot measures. Two of them, Prop 139 and Prop 314, deal with hot-button issues.
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2024 Arizona Election: Incumbent Russ Skinner loses Democratic primary for Maricopa County Sheriff
Incumbent Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner was defeated in the Democratic Party primary. On the GOP side, Jerry Sheridan was declared the winner.
3 min read - USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Local candidates spending big in campaign pushes
Jul. 30—You probably are seeing and hearing campaign pitches — the result of big money being spent on local campaigns. While campaigns continue to rally for support, the pre-election financial reporting portion of the city's primary is officially over. Scottsdale candidates spent tens of thousands of dollars in July, primarily on print and social media advertising and campaign signs. On July ...
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Kari Lake wins Arizona GOP Senate nomination for Kyrsten Sinema's seat | 2024 Arizona Primary
Kari Lake, who is mounting the second election campaign in as many years, will take on Democrat Ruben Gallego.
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