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Democrat, 2 Republicans lead in initial results for Arizona utility regulator

Nov 4, 2020 If early results hold, the Arizona Corporation Commission would add a Democrat but keep a Republican majority.

File image of the Pima County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Democrats poised to expand control of Pima County Board of Supervisors

Nov 4, 2020 After initial results, Steve Christy likely to be the board's sole Republican.

Natalie Luna Rose, Sadie Shaw and Ravi Grivois-Shah

TUSD parents take top spots in governing board race

Nov 4, 2020 The top candidates based on initial results highlighted the pandemic, budget transparency and equity as key issues.

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Kelly hits the campaign trail in Tucson. February 23, 2019

Democrat Mark Kelly beats Republican Martha McSally in Arizona Senate race

Nov 4, 2020 Former astronaut flips Republican seat previously held by John McCain.

Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden (left) has selected Senator Kamala Harris (right) as his running mate.

AP declares Biden win in Arizona

Nov 4, 2020 Democrat flips longtime Republican stronghold.

Mark Kelly leads Martha McSally in initial results

Nov 3, 2020 Kelly claimed victory Tuesday night. McSally said the race was not over.

Initial results show approval for Arizona education tax on wealthy

Nov 3, 2020 Tuesday night numbers suggested the measure was likely to pass in Arizona.

Gabriella Cázares-Kelly thanking people who voted for her Nov. 3, 2020 general election via a Facebook Live video.

Cázares-Kelly declares win in Pima County recorder's race as first Indigenous woman in position

Nov 3, 2020 The Democrat was leading her Republican opponent by more than 20 points Tuesday night.

A dispensary employee weighing and portioning marijuana.

Arizona votes to legalize recreational marijuana

Nov 3, 2020 A similar bill to Proposition 207 narrowly lost in 2016.

Left to right, District 1: Rex Scott (D), Steve Spain (R). District 2: Matt Heinz (D), Anthony Sizer (R). District 3: Sharon Bronson (D, incumbent), Gabby Saucedo Mercer (R). District 4: Steve Diamond (D), Steve Christy (R, incumbent). District 5: Adelita Grijalva (D), Fernando Gonzales (R).

Live election results: Pima County races

Nov 3, 2020 Updated results for races for county supervisors, sheriff, recorder and more.

Left to right, 1st Congressional District candidates Tom O'Halleran (D, incumbent) and Tiffany Shedd (R). 2nd Congressional District candidates Ann Kirkpatrick (D, incumbent) and Brandon Martin (R). 3rd Congressional District candidates Raúl Grijalva (D, incumbent) and Daniel Wood (R).

Live election results: Southern Arizona congressional races

Nov 3, 2020 Keep track of initial results for Southern Arizona's three congressional district seats.

Pima County residents wait in line to cast an early ballot outside the Pima County Public Service Center in Tucson.

Record voter registration previews turnout expectations in Pima County, state

Nov 3, 2020 Democrats picked up more voters in Pima County.

News roundup: Halloween parties raided at UA, spending big on Prop 208, trails reopen in Santa Catalinas

Nov 2, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 2

Betty Villegas stands in front of the Dia de los Muertos shrine at the Sosa Carillo house in barrio libre.

Dia de los Muertos altar honors COVID-19 victims in Pima County

Nov 2, 2020 Almost 6,000 have died of the disease statewide, including more than 600 in Pima County.

Hikers on Mount Lemmon practicing social distancing.

More Santa Catalina trails and campsites reopen

Nov 2, 2020 The Coronado National Forest continues to evaluate safety conditions at trials and campgrounds in the wake of the Bighorn Fire.

A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Parties up, masks down at UA

Nov 2, 2020 Halloween was marked by student parties.

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