Arizona election news
- U.S.East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Group hopes to have voters weigh in on Axon
Nov. 24—Though Scottsdale City Council approved a rezoning to allow Axon's "corporate campus," the Taser-maker may not be in the clear just yet. A group led by a former councilman is attempting a Southbridge II-like referendum with a petition to "stop Axon" and "stop what appears to be the largest apartment complex proposal in city with history with nearly 1,900 units." In early 2020, a Janet ...
- PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Here’s what happened in Arizona’s 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump benefited from a rightward shift in Maricopa County, while Kamala Harris' and Democrats' ground game fell flat.
- U.S.East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
CUSD bond defeat sparks soul searching, questions
Nov. 22—Everyone at the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting Nov. 13 agreed it was good news that the state was going to pay about $10.8 million to replace the roof at Chandler High School — though it caused one board member to ask some hard questions. "What did you know and when did you know? Why did you not disclose it?" Kurt Rohrs asked district administrators. "When you ...
- U.S.AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Pima County sheriff’s race between Nanos, Lappin headed for recount
Board of Supervisors' canvass of election results came after officials questioned Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly on canceled early ballot requests.
- PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
See how The Arizona Republic's voter turnout projection compared to reality
The Republic’s data team modeled and analyzed historical election data to create an estimate, which was rounded down to the nearest 10,000th vote.
- U.S.East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Higley searches for answers -- and money
Nov. 20—Faced with the failure of both its bond measure and seven-year extension of its 15% operating budget override, Higley Unified School District is figuring out its next steps at the same time it's looking for a new superintendent to begin the 2025-26 school year. And whoever is selected will be leading the district as it deals with the budget cuts necessitated by the override's defeat. ...
- U.S.East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Lewis, Pittinsky, Sharkey to join SUSD board
Nov. 20—SLP it is. What was designed as an individual battle became a team sport in the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board race. With three seats up for grabs, six candidates — Jeanne Beasley, Drew Hassler, Gretchen Jacobs, Donna Lewis, Matt Pittinsky and Mike Sharkey — aggressively campaigned. Two teams formed early on: "SLP," Sharkey, Lewis and Pittinsky; and "JBH," Jacobs, ...
- PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Trump's sweeping promises swung border red, more retirees blue. What his win means for AZ
Swing states across the U.S. helped Donald Trump secure the White House. The Gaggle looks at what Arizona counties helped him get there.
- PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
When will President-elect Trump take office? What to know about Inauguration Day
Donald Trump will officially return to the White House in January. Here's what to expect on Inauguration Day 2025.
- PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will remain firmly under GOP control. What that means
Republicans, which held a 4-1 majority prior to the 2024 general election, are poised to keep control of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
- SportsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Carrots recalled due to E. coli. Here's what Arizonans must know, including affected brands
Check the carrots in your fridge. Multiple brands of bagged whole and baby carrots are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.
- U.S.East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Gilbert Town Council's newest member raring to go
Nov. 17—Kenny Buckland, the latest addition to Gilbert's 2025 Town Council, said it was very important for him to run a civil and respectful campaign. Now that he has done that successfully, the work begins. The retired Gilbert Police commander went head-to-head with construction manager Aaron Accurso for the council's last remaining seat in this year's General Election. The latest unofficial ...
- U.S.East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Independent incumbents take a beating
Nov. 17—Mayor David Ortega and Councilwoman Tammy Caputi — even grading on the curve of politicians — both score high in self-confidence. While Scottsdale elections are, in keeping with state law regulating cities and towns, "nonpartisan," there is nothing to stop parties from supporting candidates they favor. But Ortega and Caputi both rejected any sort of party affiliation or backing. They ...
- U.S.East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
Chandler Unified bond defeat sparks soul searching, questions
Nov. 17—Everyone at the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting Nov. 13 agreed it was good news that the state was going to pay about $10.8 million to replace the roof at Chandler High School — though it caused one board member to ask some hard questions. "What did you know and when did you know? Why did you not disclose it?" Kurt Rohrs asked district administrators. "When you ...
- PoliticsAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Fact check: Why there's no reason to question the votes in Arizona's US Senate race
Kari Lake supporters raised questions about unofficial election results in the 2024 U.S. Senate race. Why that skepticism is unfounded.
- U.S.AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Navajo Nation leaders want answers about Election Day chaos in Apache County
Navajo Nation leadership claims that Apache County officials did not take Election Day ballot chaos seriously.
