Politics

Preliminary results show Solange Whitehead leading the race for three at-large Scottsdale City Council seats in the 2026 primary election.

Former GOP candidate Marlene Galán-Woods switched to the Democratic Party and entered Arizona’s competitive 1st Congressional District primary.

Arizona held its July 21, 2026, GOP primary to select nominees for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general ahead of the November election.

Living United for Change in Arizona filed a lawsuit to block a provision of the Secure the Border Act that criminalizes unlawful border crossing.

Gov. Hobbs signed legislation in Phoenix clarifying cancer claims under workers’ compensation for Arizona firefighters, including retroactive relief.

Chandler Councilmember OD Harris filed a $5 million claim against the city, alleging malicious targeting related to a 2024 criminal case he was acquitted of.

Maricopa County GOP candidates clashed over 2020 and 2022 election fraud claims during the 2024 Arizona primary races.

Supporters submitted 420,000 signatures to qualify the Protect Education Act for Arizona’s November ballot, aiming to regulate the voucher program.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Arizona's law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration in certain elections.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed HB 2873, blocking changes to referendum rules that would have allowed petition withdrawals and favored data centers.