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Voters cast their ballots at voting booths.

Arizona's Most Crowded Federal Race: Southern Arizona's Competitive District 2

The open seat in the 2nd Congressional District has drawn a dozen candidates.
A vote here sign in Armory Park.

Arizona Settles Suit Over Handling of Voter Registration

The suit said voter registration in the state was unduly burdensome over proof-of-citizenship requirement.
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton (D) following his election in 2011.

Phoenix Mayor to Step Down Next Week for Congress Run

Greg Stanton announced his plans in October to run for Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema's seat.
#RedforEd demonstrators gather at the Arizona Capitol, Monday, April 30, 2018, to protest for increased education funding.

Teachers Who Led Strikes Now Turning Focus to Elections

Educator protests in states like Arizona have made education funding a major midterm campaign issue.
A Vote Here sign outside a polling place.

Arizona Republican Senate Race Up in the Air

Two people entered the Republican Senate race this week changing everything.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, in rear cockpit, at the Tucson International Airport prepares to fly between events announcing her candidacy for U.S. Senate, Jan. 12, 2018.

McSally Makes it Official: She's Running for Senate

Long-rumored move from House to Senate race confirmed.

McSally in Tucson Won't Comment on Senate Race

Congresswoman is said to be running for U.S. Senate, but hasn't publicly confirmed.
U.S. Representative Martha McSally spoke with Arizona Public Media Feb. 24, 2017.

Reps, Strategists Expect McSally to Announce Senate Candidacy

No comment yet from McSally's congressional or campaign offices.
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake and Kelli Ward, a Republican challenger for his seat.

Arizona US Senate Seat: Big Dollars and Names in Play

Backers of Republicans Jeff Flake and Kelli Ward are in full campaign mode.
The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

2018 Congressional Races Already Taking Shape

Candidates in three Southern Arizona districts begin work to qualify for ballot.

Running for Federal Office? You May Have to Choose Just One

Arizona bill would limit candidates, with the exception of president or vice president hopefuls.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Aug. 31, 2016.

Pima County Republicans to Host Inauguration Celebrations

Morning and evening events are planned for Friday.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Aug. 31, 2016.

Year-End: Trump's 'Build a Wall' Top Border Story in Arizona

Immigrant rights groups mobilize after election; surge of Central Americans.

Change to How Electoral College Votes? Not Likely in Arizona

Bill to go with national popular vote passed state House, but won't be brought up soon.
Sharon Giese, Arizona's Republican national committeewoman, and other electors cast their Electoral College ballot for Donald Trump Monday, Dec. 19, 2016.

Trump Gets Arizona's Electoral College Votes, As Expected

State's 11 electors cast ballots in ritual occurring at state capitols across USA.
At right, Christian Ramirez, head of the Southern Border Communities Coalition, speaks at a meeting of immigration groups in El Paso, Texas, Nov. 16, 2016.

Border Groups Readying for Trump Administration

Southern Border Communities Coalition opposed to more militarization of border.

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