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Arizonans OK proposition expanding local police power, grants judges deportation power
Immigrants’ rights groups say the language of Proposition 314 misled voters to think it would more directly address the fentanyl crisis.
Looking for a place to channel post-election energy? Here are AZ groups in need of support
Looking for a place to channel post-election energy? Here are Arizona groups in need of support.
Here are the Arizona ballot measures that have passed and failed in the 2024 election
Here’s how each of Arizona’s 13 ballot propositions fared in the 2024 election.
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
Harris delivered her remarks at Howard University, her alma mater and one of the country’s most prominent historically Black schools, in the same spot where she hoped to give a victory speech.
Trump wins the White House
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
Reporter’s notebook: Here’s what we saw covering Election Day in the Valley
The Copper Courier team visited various polling locations in Phoenix and Tempe throughout the day. Here’s a look into what we saw.
OPINION: Vote for Yassamin Ansari to move our state forward
With Ansari’s leadership in the US House and Kamala Harris in the White House, I’m confident that Democrats will continue delivering results for Arizona.
Opinion: The biggest factor the polls aren’t showing: People.
The biggest factor the polls aren’t showing is people. People volunteering. People talking with people. People rising. And, importantly, people who care deeply about real issues that lower costs for families and boost the economy – and importantly, people who also want less vitriol, racism, misogyny, and hate.
Sen. Marsh’s Legislative Wishlist: Fund public schools and end partisan gridlock
Christine Marsh has represented Scottsdale and Phoenix in the Arizona Senate since 2020 after teaching for over 20 years.
Kelli Butler’s plan to head back to the Arizona Capitol and get things done
Butler hopes voters in Phoenix and North Scottsdale will send her back to the legislature so she can continue her fight for better health care and public education.
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.
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...
Chrissy Teigen rallies with Arizona to support Prop 139
Chrissy Teigen shared her personal experience with abortion at Brick Road Coffee in Tempe ahead of the 2024 election.
OPINION: As an Arizona OB-GYN, this is why I want to see Prop 139 pass
An Arizona OB-GYN says that, by voting for Prop 139, we can push back against disinformation and anti-abortion extremism, and ensure personal medical decisions remain between patients and their physicians—not politicians.
Opinion: What’s at stake for Latinos in the election–and why voting matters
In just two weeks, voters across the country will have an opportunity to decide what future and vision we have for this country. As executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, and a long-time activist for reproductive justice, one...
Unsure about voting for judges in Arizona? Here’s some info that can help
Arizona voters will decide if dozens of judges get to keep their jobs this fall. Here’s some info that can help guide your choices.
Opinion: Project 2025 Is an Attack on Arizonans, Americans, and the Sanctity of our Democracy
As the 2024 election draws closer, Arizonans, and Americans nationwide, continue to express concern over the dangers of Project 2025. It is deeply unpopular, yet Arizona representatives Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Rep. David Schweikert continue to support Project 2025’s...
Two lifelong educators want to bring education reform to Arizona’s Legislature
Keith and Stacey Seaman, a father and daughter duo, are contesting Republican control in a central Arizona district covering Pinal County.
What to expect in Arizona on Election Day
Voters in Arizona have no shortage of competitive races to decide in the Nov. 5 general election. Here’s what to expect on Election Day.
White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
The proposal comes days before Election Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris affixes her presidential campaign to a promise of expanding women’s health care access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to undo nationwide abortion rights two years ago.
Voters in Arizona will face competing ballot measures. What happens if they both pass?
Voters in Arizona will see competing ballot measures about primary elections this November. If voters approve them both, what happens next could be up to the courts to decide.
Reps. Austin and Blattman prioritize local concerns over culture war in west Mesa
State House Reps. Lorena Austin and Seth Blattman are vying to keep their seats in the Legislature by focusing on winning over independent voters who are tired of extreme, far-right candidates.
OPINION: Rep. David Schweikert’s dangerous voting record puts health-care providers at risk
A Phoenix nurse says politicians like Rep. David Schweikert make it nearly impossible for her to help patients make the best reproductive health decisions for them.
OPINION: Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s votes put doctors in an impossible position
As an OB-GYN with over 30 years of experience, I have seen firsthand how political decisions in Washington can directly impact patient care—and Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s voting record on reproductive health is deeply concerning.
Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’
Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and suggested he was wrongly trying to turn the deadly storms to his political advantage.
Ruben Gallego criticizes Kari Lake for opposing nationwide IVF protections
Ruben Gallego, Democratic candidate for US Senate in Arizona, called out his Republican opponent, Kari Lake, during a recent press call, highlighting her lack of full support for federal-level IVF protections.
Letter to the editor: Our Voice Our Vote supports Proposition 139
Arizona’s abortion ban has made it all the more difficult for Black and Brown women to access the important and often life-saving care they need. Our Voice, Our Vote Arizona is the largest organizing group of Black voters in the state. We are proud to support...
Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake will face off in a debate for the US Senate tonight. Here’s how to watch
Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake meet Wednesday for the only debate of the US Senate race in Arizona, a matchup that comes as voters begin casting ballots.
Is this Kari Lake’s least serious proposal yet?
A conservative estimate on Lake’s idea to slash the budget by 50-75% would defund nearly the entire federal government and terminate almost 3 million jobs.