Have you voted in the primary election yet?
Arizona’s primary is on Tuesday, July 21, but early voting is underway. This election narrows down the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
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My email from the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office confirming that my ballot was counted. (Jessica Swarner/The Copper Courier)
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Arizona has a semi-closed primary, which means that if you’re registered to a political party, you will be able to vote on their ballot, and if you’re independent/unaffiliated, you can vote on either the Democratic, Republican, or No Labels ballot.
If you’ve received a ballot by mail, you have until July 14 (tomorrow!) to drop it in the mail to make sure it arrives in time to be counted. You can also drop the ballot off at a polling center or dropbox by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
It’s too late to request a ballot by mail, but you can still vote in person at polling centers, which are open through Election Day.
You can sign up for text and email alerts to let you know when your ballot has been received and counted. You can also check online to see the status of your ballot.
I got my message from Maricopa County, which gives me peace of mind that my vote was counted!
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Have questions about the primary election? Let me know, and I’ll see if I can help!
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The “One, Big Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump signed last year is already having a big effect in Arizona.
The legislation changed rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the federal government shifted some of the cost burden to states.
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St. Mary’s Food Bank of Arizona volunteer Kayli Iverson, right, and Josh Torres, left, a St. Mary’s Food Bank employee, deliver food to a car at the main facility on Oct. 28, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Since then, about 470,000 of Arizona’s SNAP recipients have lost benefits, including 200,000 children. And the state has seen an over 50% reduction in new enrollments.
Our writer Kristine Gill dives deep into what’s happening and how Arizona is filling the gaps.
What do you think about the bill’s effects on SNAP? Let me know, and I’ll include some responses in Wednesday’s newsletter! Please keep comments civil.
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In September, Mesa approved a deal with Culdesac that will bring 1,000 townhomes and apartments to long-vacant land.
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Dishwashers, cooks, and bartenders took to the picket lines on Wednesday to demand living wages, a pension, and fair staffing from Compass Eurest.
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From remote desert locations to bustling city centers, check out these stunning views of Arizona sunsets.
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🛝 Tucson celebrated the reopening of Armory Park after a $1.7 million renovation that was approved by voters in a 2018 ballot measure. (Arizona Luminaria)
🐾 A pug that was suffering from anemia and dehydration received a life-saving blood transfusion from a rescued pit bull. (KTAR)
❤️ A Gilbert 14-year-old was riding his bike when he saw an elderly woman in distress. He moved her into shade and got help, potentially saving her life. (ABC 15)
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