Arizona's Presidential Preference Election is days away

Arizona voters head to the polls this Tuesday for the state's Presidential Preference Election on March 19. Only registered Republicans and Democrats can cast a ballot. If you received an early ballot, you'll need to use a drop box as the mail-in deadline has passed.

Kari Lake filing her nominating petitions

Kari Lake is making her U.S. Senate bid 100% official by filing her nominating petitions. Lake plans to submit the signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State Office on March 15. Lake is running for the Republican nomination for the seat currently held by Independent Krysten Sinema, who is not running for re-election. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is also running for GOP nomination. Congressman Ruben Gallego is running for the Democratic nomination.

Gov. Hobbs celebrates growing Arizona economy

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recognized reduced inflation rates and more than 80,000 jobs created in 2023. She says Arizona is fourth in the nation in job growth and says the state has become a great place for businesses and workers due to key investments.

Man sentenced for threatening AZ election office

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison for making an online threat to bomb then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ election office in February 2021, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Katie Hobbs endorses Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has endorsed Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate. Gallego is running for the seat currently held by Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who announced last week she will not seek re-election. The leading Republican candidates in the Senate race are Kari Lake and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb.

AZ asks Congress to pay for border fentanyl scanners

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a letter to lawmakers on Capitol Hills requesting they approve funding for scanners that detect fentanyl. Mayes says more than half of all fentanyl seized in the United States was confiscated in Arizona.

Hobbs urges legislature to pass contraception bill

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging members of the legislature to pass the Right to Contraception Act. Hobbs joined other lawmakers on March 7 to share their concerns over the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and contraception.

AZ Presidential Preference Election ballot update

Arizona's Presidential Preference Election is less than two weeks away and over 382,000 ballots have already been returned to Maricopa County. Only registered Republicans and Democrats can vote in the March 19 election.

Stephen Richer, Kari Lake lawsuit heading to trial

A defamation lawsuit filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer against Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake is going to trial after the Arizona Supreme Court rejected Lake's appeal of a lower court ruling. Richer sued Lake, her campaign, and her PAC last summer, alleging that the former governor candidate spread falsehoods about him and Maricopa County elections.

Sinema not running for reelection. What now?

"I think she was looking at the same polling number as we all were, which showed a very, very unlikely path to victory," said Samara Klar, a political science professor at the University of Arizona. Arizona political consultant, Chuck Coughlin, says it’s a win for Gallego and his campaign. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more on what could be next.

AZ Sen. Kyrsten Sinema not running for reelection

Political experts are weighing in, after Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema said she will leave the U.S. Senate 'at the end of the year.' Sen. Sinema was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018, and her decision to not run for reelection avoids a three-way contest in one of the most closely watched 2024 Senate races. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.