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Politics Julian Rosales poses for a portrait dressed as then-candidate Mark Kelly for Halloween on the last day of early voting at Fowler Elementary Early Voting Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Kelly went on to win his bid for US Senate, and was sworn in on Dec. 2, 2020.
Politics Though Not the ‘Blue Wave’ They Hoped for, Arizona Democrats Made Gains in 2020

While they grabbed the top two races on the ballot, Democrats made smaller gains in state, local, and congressional races.

Catherine Fusillo Catherine Fusillo January 5, 2021 12:59 pm MST
Races to Watch The dome of the Arizona Capitol building is illuminated in blue as buildings and structures around the state are lit in blue as a symbol of support for Arizona's frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling the coronavirus Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Races to Watch LIVE BLOG: As-It-Happens Updates on Arizona’s Tightest Legislative Races

The outcome of races in LD6, LD17, LD20, LD21, and LD28 could end the Republican trifecta over Arizona’s state government.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson October 15, 2020 11:15 am MST
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Politics The Democrats Have a New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill. Here’s What’s In It.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said there’s no “urgency” to pass another bill and that Republicans are “assessing what we’ve done already.”

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 13, 2020 9:40 am MST
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Elections The ‘No Corporate PAC Money’ Movement Is Growing. It Could Help Democrats Flip the Senate.

Several leading 2020 Democratic candidates are trying to win back the Senate from Republicans while refusing corporate PAC money.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 6, 2020 9:15 am MST
Elections President Donald Trump holds a Bible after using tear gas to clear peaceful protestors from St. John's Church across from the White House on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Elections Biden Is Now Leading Trump By 9 Points in Arizona

Arizona is considered a stronghold of the GOP, but that could change come November.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón April 14, 2020 2:32 pm MST

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Politics WATCH: Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden for President

"I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a president right now," Obama said in a nearly 12- minute video.

Associated Press Associated Press April 14, 2020 12:27 pm MST
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Elections Biden Beats Trump by 6% in New Florida Poll

New Florida poll shows 46% of registered voters would vote for likely presidential candidate Joe Biden, with 40% voting for Donald Trump.

Giselle Balido Giselle Balido April 6, 2020 2:12 pm MST