Stories tagged: "elections"

Latinos are a growing force in the nation’s political landscape, even as they lag in election to public office in Arizona. Esme Franco Ruiz is passionate about her work in politics—even though she despises politics. “I don’t like politics because it tends to be very, very shady,” she said. “I don’t appreciate how it’s a...

Republicans state representatives Mark Finchem and Walt Blackman want to run for the Arizona Secretary of State and a US Representative, respectively.  This story has been updated with comments from Rep. Walt Blackman. Arizona representatives Mark Finchem and Walt Blackman were two of the most prominent voices behind baseless allegations of election fraud in the...

Bree Burkitt March 30, 2021 2:37 pm MST

The 2022 race could shape up to be one of the most heated in the country. The race for outgoing Democratic Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick’s seat is quickly heating up. Multiple hopefuls have declared they will be running for her seat in the 2022 election just weeks after the long-term representative announced she wouldn’t run for...

Bree Burkitt March 25, 2021 12:13 pm MST

Gabriella Cázares-Kelly decided to run for office after uncovering systemic issues she felt prevented indigenous community members from being able to vote.

Alicia Barrón January 21, 2021 3:01 pm MST

Sen. Martha McSally’s concession came 10 days after polls closed, ending the most expensive race in state history when it became clear that she could not close the gap with outstanding ballots that remained.

Catherine Fusillo November 16, 2020 8:28 am MST