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Hesitant progressives are "swapping" their votes with blue states

Arizona and other swing state voters are eligible to “swap” their votes with other people in predominantly Democratic states.

Competition rises in Legislative District 17 race: Democrats looking to flip legislature

Arizona Democrats are making a strong push to flip Legislative District 17, a GOP-favored area, by focusing on independent voters and framing their Republican opponents as too extreme.

The Buzz: Returning civility to elections and politics

As 2024 campaigns draw to a close, we ask how we can dial back inflammatory rhetoric.

Your Vote 2024: Voting Guide

Become informed about the process of exercising your voting rights by learning about the essential steps in the voting process.

Fact Check AZ: Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139

Both sides are pushing messages that sometimes leave out some key information.

Fact Check Arizona: Election Conspiracy Theories

With claims of voter fraud and election conspiracy theories abounding, we check in with a reporter who covers voting.

Mayes joins 24 states to challenge Idaho's abortion ban

Idaho's abortion ban faces legal challenge as Mayes joins 24 states to uphold protections for emergency care.

AZ Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick faces complaint over alleged judicial conduct violation

Bolick is under fire for allegedly violating judicial conduct rules at a Republican Party event.

Vance repeats mass deportation promises at second Tucson rally

"We gotta get those people out of our country," he said.

The minimum wage for tipped workers is on the ballot in two states, including here in Arizona

In Massachusetts and Arizona, voters will decide if a lower official wage for tipped workers should be phased out or made permanent.

Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate

GOP nominee Kari Lake has hyped the release of the records as part of a broader attack on Ruben Gallego's character.

Arizona counties won’t be forced to do citizenship checks before the election, a judge rules

Arizona requires voters to prove their citizenship to participate in local and state races.

Arizona's race for the Sixth Congressional District

Once again it is one of the most watched races in the country.

Prop 312 promises help for property owners

Those affected by "nuisance" homeless camps may get tax refunds.

Arizona Debates: U.S. Senate - Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego

U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D) and Kari Lake (R) discuss the issues during their only debate. Watch now.

Political satire that has aged like wine: Mols and Suz - Together Again One Night Only!

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 3rd Annual Chinese Chorizo Festival celebrates culture, community and food; and Tucson native Jeff Biggers on co-writing "Disturbing the Bones".

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