Elections
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Religious groups recruit volunteers to provide peaceful presence at Arizona polls
Two groups have launched initiatives inviting people of faith to help promote peace at Arizona’s polling locations.
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Maricopa County officials say it could take as long as 13 days to tabulate ballots
Maricopa County’s ballot count could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump will be the next US president.
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Why this former Reagan administration employee is running for office as a Democrat
Deborah Howard hopes to bring her bipartisan bona fides to the Arizona Legislature in a way her north Phoenix district hasn’t seen in years.
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East Valley outsider candidates outline their progressive plans for the Arizona Legislature
A pocket of voters in the East Valley have historically split their ballots across party lines, but two political newcomers are trying to change that—one door at a time. Brandy Reese and Nicholas Gonzales, both Democrats, are running for the House of Representatives in Arizona’s 13th Legislative District, which covers parts of Chandler, Gilbert, and…
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OPINION: From a Fellow Combat Veteran, Vote to Put Arizona First and Elect Ruben Gallego
As a United States Army combat veteran, it was both a duty and an honor to put my country over myself. I seek that same spirit in my public servants, and Ruben Gallego has shown me that he is the leader our state needs. Like me, Ruben’s call to serve came at a young…
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Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
The nation’s multilayered election processes provide many safeguards that keep voter fraud generally detectable and rare, according to current and former election administrators of both parties.
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News media don’t run elections. Why do they call the winners?
It’s election night, the polls have closed, and chances are you’re waiting on the news to say who will be the next president. But why does the media play that role in the first place?
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
Election night in the US is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time—and you don’t get to look at the picture on the box. Here’s what to expect.
























