Videos
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Why are Arizona Republicans hiding Trump endorsements?
Arizona Republicans once boasted their endorsements from President Donald Trump. Now, as the general election approaches, several are quietly scrubbing his name and photos from their homepages. With independent voters holding significant sway in battleground districts across Scottsdale and the East Valley, downplaying the endorsement could be a calculated move to win over moderates.
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Why Arizona election results take days, not hours
Arizona elections are underway, but what comes after Nov. 3? Watch to find out the vote count process and when you can expect to find out election results. Want more political explainers like this? Follow The Copper Courier on Instagram to see more of reporter Sahara Sajjadi’s “What’s the Deal, Arizona?” series.
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Quantá Crews says Andy Biggs’ budget votes hurt Arizona families
At an Oct. 26 press conference in Phoenix, state Rep. Quantá Crews (D-Phoenix) called out US Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert), the GOP nominee for governor, over his record on Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, and Social Security. Election Day is Nov. 3. Oct. 27 was the last recommended day to mail your ballot in. Still have…
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Election deniers want jobs in Maricopa County?
An election denier is urging her followers to apply for jobs in his office, the one that handles voter registration in Arizona’s largest county, and one advocacy organization is calling it out. Want more political explainers like this? Follow The Copper Courier on Instagram to see more of reporter Sahara Sajjadi’s “What’s the Deal, Arizona?” series.
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‘What world is he living in?’: Ortiz questions Biggs on prices
At an Oct. 26 press conference in Phoenix, state Sen. Analise Ortiz (D-Maryvale) said Arizonans are struggling to make ends meet because of US Rep. Andy Biggs’ votes, including his support for President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “Arizonans will vote to retire Andy Biggs once and for all and send his price-hiking agenda packing,” Ortiz said.…
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‘Your vote does matter’: A message from Yuma
At Yuma’s No Kings: Vote Early protest, local resident Rick said he came out because he believes democracy is under threat—and that getting people to vote is one of the most important things they can do. “We have to encourage people to get out and vote,” Rick said. “Your vote does matter. It’s very, very…
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Arizona mom in Biggs’ district shares her financial struggles
At a Phoenix press conference on Oct. 26, a local mother who lives in US Rep. Andy Biggs’ district said rising prices are hurting her family. She said Gov. Katie Hobbs helped cancel her medical debt which helped with bills and warned that her family can’t afford Biggs as governor.
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2 candidates, 2 different visions for Arizona’s school vouchers
Arizonans will choose between two state superintendent candidates on Nov. 3: one who supports the universal school voucher program, and another who wants to put guardrails on it.
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$5 gas, $60 groceries, and a daughter out of work
At a Valley Interfaith Project event Oct. 8 in Phoenix, local voter Anne Frederick talks about the issues she cares most about going into the midterm elections.
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This Arizona pastor keeps hearing the same concern
At a Valley Interfaith Project event Oct. 8 in Phoenix, Tempe Episcopal Pastor Hunter Ruffin discusses the most important issue for his parishioners going into the midterms and VIP’s efforts to promote a more dignified brand of politics.
