Cooper writes about national politics from Arizona and beyond for The Associated Press. Now based in Phoenix, he previously covered politics in Oregon and California.
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Arizona Democrats will bypass struggling state party in midterms, with key races on ballot
Democrats Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and Attorney General Kris Mayes are all seeking second terms next year.
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These border town mayors are putting their trust in a Kamala Harris presidency
As vice president, Harris has worked with Central American leaders to improve conditions for citizens as a way to decrease the number of people leaving their home country.
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Ruben Gallego Outraises Kyrsten Sinema by More Than $1.5 Million in Arizona Senate Race
Over $630,000 of contributions to Sinema’s campaign also came from three private equity firms, and she received less than $6,000 from small-dollar donors who gave less than $200.
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Republicans Skirt Responsibility After Invited Guests Make Wide-Ranging Bribery Allegations
Republicans raced to distance themselves from the claims after they caught fire over the weekend on social media, where accounts that routinely share unsubstantiated claims of election fraud covered them widely.
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Gov. Hobbs Calls on Elected Officials to End Conspiracy Theories in Inaugural Address
In her speech, Hobbs outlined an agenda focused on water, border security, healthcare access, affordability, workforce development, and education.
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Democrat Katie Hobbs Takes Office as Arizona Governor
Hobbs plans to tackle Arizona’s growing cost of living, address affordable housing, and the state’s water emergency, which has been exasperated by ongoing drought.
