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The Buzz: What's changing in campaign finance before 2024

As the next presidential election approaches, we ask if who pays for campaigns is getting clearer.

Arizona Democrats lose lawsuit looking to block No Labels Party

No Labels says it is seeking ballot access in many states and will run a bipartisan “unity ticket” for president “if the two parties select unreasonably divisive presidential nominees.”

Abortion rights advocates push for 2024 ballot initiative in Arizona

If proponents collect enough signatures, Arizona will become the latest state to put the question of reproductive rights directly to voters.

Texas man who threatened poll workers and Arizona officials is sentenced to 3 1/2 years

Prosecutors say court documents showed that Goltz threatened several people — including a lawyer with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and a Maricopa County elections official — on far-right social media platforms.

Mojave County rejects proposal to hand-count ballots in 2024 elections

Prior to the vote, Mohave County Elections Director Allen Tempert told the board that hand counting ballots for upcoming elections would require hiring more than 245 new workers.

Survey: Young Arizona voters more engaged, informed than earlier generations

51% of those voters spent time researching a candidate or issue before casting a ballot and that they tend to be more politically active online than in person.

Ballot question to remove Douglas AMA is thrown out

Cochise County officials said a lawsuit brought by the EDF forced the decision.

Cochise Supervisors' quest for conducting 100% hand count continues in court

The board appealed the previous ruling that prevented the board from hand-counting all the ballots in the 2022 General Election

Arizona Democrats file complaint against No Labels over donor secrecy

Arizona Democrats filed a complaint Thursday with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.

Douglas AMA challengers get AMA back on the ballot

The existence of the Douglas AMA will go back to voters in 2023 General Election

Cochise County Supervisors eye new contract for "ballot fraud countermeasures"

The supervisors put the vote on hold until July 25 so clarification regarding funding source may be made available.

Pinal County Elections Director quits

She said she wasn't protected from political attacks.

Arizona Republican election official sues Kari Lake for defamation

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer said he's faced “violent vitriol and other dire consequences” because of lies spread by Lake, including death threats and the loss of friendships.

Court rules Arizona ban on per-signature pay for ballot initiatives constitutional

The seven-member panel unanimously agreed the 2017 law does not violate the First Amendment rights of petition circulators.

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