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Incumbents Have Edge, but Redistricting Scrambles House Race Outlooks
Arizona’s congressional incumbents have the advantage of name recognition and fundraising leads. Analysts say they might need both to keep their seats.
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Party Poopers: Independent Voter Registrations Surge as Parties Fall
Republican, Democratic and Libertarian parties all saw drops in registration from the general election, while unaffiliated voters made strong gains.
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Over $400 Million Still Available in Eviction Prevention Funds as Moratorium Ends
Government agencies in Arizona have only distributed 17% of federal funds made available for emergency rental assistance.
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Court: Shooter Cannot Sue for Expulsion From House in Harassment Case
Former Arizona Rep. Don Shooter was expelled from the legislature after an investigation revealed he had sexually harassed a female lawmaker.
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With Senate Again up for Grabs, 2022 Already a Multimillion-Dollar Race
Sen. Mark Kelly reported raising $10.4 million in the first six months of this year, with $7.6 million in cash on hand as of June 30.
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Arizona Democrats Call for Audit Probe, As Federal Panel Starts Its Own
A federal investigation launched last week into the private firm that was contracted to do the audit of Maricopa County’s 2020 election results.
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Activists Urge Sinema to Ditch Filibuster After Republicans Use it to Kill Voting Rights Bill
Republicans blocked a bill on Tuesday that would have extensively expanded voting rights, despite support from Democratic and Independent senators.
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Leaders of Arizona’s Largest Cities are Calling for Bold Infrastructure Action
President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan would use funds from a corporate tax increase to pay for everything from roads to housing.
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Concert, Theater Owners Call Pandemic Relief Fund Efforts a ‘Disaster’
Only one Arizona business—and 90 venues nationwide—has received a grant so far from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.
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All 4 of Arizona’s GOP Lawmakers Voted Against Investigating the Capitol Insurrection
“If all of us don’t stand up to traitors and cowards in defense of our Constitution, it will happen again.” The House voted Wednesday to create a bipartisan 9/11-style commission to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, despite the opposition of 175 Republicans, including all four from Arizona. The 252-175 vote included 35 Republicans…
