PIMA COUNTY ELECTIONS June 16, 2025

Opposing Pima County Sheriff’s Department unions headed for internal election for bargaining rights

A union that opposes Sheriff Nanos is challenging the union that currently holds bargaining power with the county. They’ve gained the endorsement of at least one other union in the department.

Maricopa County recorder sues supervisors over election powers

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is suing the county’s supervisors, claiming they are illegally trying to seize control of the county’s elections
June 12, 2025

New Pima County Service center opens on Northwest side

Health leaders said the new location aims to increase healthcare access to a high-risk zipcode.

Longtime Maricopa County voters will soon get notices requesting proof of citizenship

For nearly two decades, the state had failed to properly collect this documentation from people when they registered to vote, the Secretary of State’s Office disclosed last summer.

"Everything You've Got": Sometimes it takes seven billion years to find yourself.

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Democrats hit LA protests and immigration reform at CD7 debate

The Democratic primary winner on July 15 will likely win the seat in an overwhelmingly blue border district.

Former Arizona lawmaker Austin Smith charged with forging signatures on nominating petitions

The Attorney General’s Office received a dozen complaints related to campaign signature petitions from the Secretary of State’s Office last year.
BORDER June 9, 2025

Republicans align with Trump at CD 7 debate

Three Republican candidates made their case to represent the overwhelmingly blue Congressional District 7 tonight.
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