Arizona Elections

Hobbs calls on elected officials to end conspiracy theories

Jan 5, 2023 Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pledged in her inaugural address Thursday to work with her political rivals.

Democrat Katie Hobbs takes office as Arizona governor

Jan 2, 2023 Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey.

Mayes wins Arizona attorney general race after recount

Dec 29, 2022 The Arizona attorney general’s race was one of the closest elections in state history.

Supporters: Debt collection act an important protection, but not a cure-all

Dec 29, 2022 The new law lowers the interest rate that businesses or debt collectors can levy on medical debt from the previous 10% to 3%.

Fire districts face uncertain funding future after ballot measure’s failure

Dec 28, 2022 Fire districts will likely have to raise property taxes to generate the funds they need.

Lake on hook for $33K in witness fees in failed challenge

Dec 27, 2022 Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson declined to impose sanctions against Lake and her lawyers.

After overwhelming voter OK, political ‘dark money’ law hailed as model

Dec 27, 2022 Anyone who violates the disclosure requirement could be fined at least the amount they failed to report, and potentially as much as three times that amount.

Colleges expect more undocumented students this spring after Prop 308

Dec 26, 2022 On Nov. 8, when voters narrowly approved Proposition 308, a measure allowing state residents to get the in-state tuition rate, regardless of their citizenship status.

Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race

Dec 24, 2022 The court did not find clear and convincing evidence of the widespread misconduct that Lake had alleged had affected the result of the 2022 general election.

Arizona Republican loses lawsuit over attorney general race

Dec 23, 2022 A judge concluded Abraham Hamadeh’s challenge of election results didn’t prove the errors in vote counting that he had alleged.

Arizona lawyers: Kari Lake election loss lawsuit lacks merit

Dec 23, 2022 At the trial's closing arguments Thursday, attorneys for Arizona said Lake’s claims were based on hearsay, speculation and theatrics.

Lake's trial to be named governor lacks 1st day bombshells

Dec 21, 2022 In court on Wednesday, Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer said he didn’t do anything personally to sabotage the election.

Trial on Lake's election fraud claims begins today

Dec 21, 2022 She'll have a chance to inspect ballots, call witnesses and introduce evidence in a bid to prove she was the rightful winner of the governor's race.

Judge allows GOP lawsuit over Arizona AG election to proceed

Dec 20, 2022 Abraham Hamadeh can proceed with his lawsuit challenging the results of the election for attorney general, which he lost in one of the closest elections in state history.

Kari Lake will get to make case for election misconduct

Dec 20, 2022 Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson dismissed eight of the 10 claims Lake raised in her lawsuit.

Ohio man indicted for threatening Arizona election official

Dec 14, 2022 He is charged with three counts each of making a threatening interstate communication and making a threatening interstate telephone call.

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