August special election has Ohio election offices scrambling with abortion rights on the line
Ohio's election offices find themselves in a state of urgency as an upcoming special election in August sparks concerns over the fate of abortion rights in the state.
Ohio's election offices find themselves in a state of urgency as an upcoming special election in August sparks concerns over the fate of abortion rights in the state.
Court rules Arizona ban on per-signature pay for ballot initiatives constitutional
Petition Partners, the state's largest signature gathering firm, was slapped with 50 misdemeanor criminal counts for its bonus programs that paid people for each signature collected for Proposition 208, a tax on incomes over $250,000.
Petition Partners, the state's largest signature gathering firm, was slapped with 50 misdemeanor criminal counts for its bonus programs that paid people for each signature collected for Proposition 208, a tax on incomes over $250,000.
Can you run for president from prison? Yes, it’s been done before
We’re not saying the former president is going to prison, or even that he’s guilty. But somehow, the possibility of Donald Trump running for president in prison isn’t entirely unprecedented.
We’re not saying the former president is going to prison, or even that he’s guilty. But somehow, the possibility of Donald Trump running for president in prison isn’t entirely unprecedented.
GOP set to push early voting, mail ballots after years of opposite messaging to its voters
Marking a notable shift from rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election, the goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure.
Marking a notable shift from rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election, the goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure.
Voices from violent civil rights era view attacks on voting rights as part of continuing struggle
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
YouTube policy change: False claims about past US presidential elections will be allowed
YouTube says it will stop removing content that falsely claims the 2020 election and other past U.S. presidential elections were marred by widespread fraud, errors or glitches.
YouTube says it will stop removing content that falsely claims the 2020 election and other past U.S. presidential elections were marred by widespread fraud, errors or glitches.
Voters 'decline to move Tempe Entertainment District forward,' according to city officials
Tempe voters have apparently voted 'no' on a number of ballot propositions that, together, determined the fate of a development project that includes a new home for the Arizona Coyotes. Here's what you should know about the Tempe Entertainment District, and what's next for the Coyotes.
Tempe voters have apparently voted 'no' on a number of ballot propositions that, together, determined the fate of a development project that includes a new home for the Arizona Coyotes. Here's what you should know about the Tempe Entertainment District, and what's next for the Coyotes.
Trooper stops wrong-way driver, Police warn of 'limpia scam': Here are tonight's top stories
From a dramatic end to a wrong-way driving incident in Phoenix, to the aftermath of Tempe's election over the proposed entertainment district, here are the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for May 17, 2023.
From a dramatic end to a wrong-way driving incident in Phoenix, to the aftermath of Tempe's election over the proposed entertainment district, here are the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for May 17, 2023.
Young people would give up their right to vote before the right to post, study finds
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
Tempe Entertainment District special election: Mail-in ballots must be sent by May 9
The vote is for the new entertainment district, which includes a hockey arena for the Arizona Coyotes. There are three propositions that all need to pass in order for the $2.1 billion project to move forward. Critics say the plan has significant tax breaks that will harm taxpayers. Supporters disagree, saying it will be a huge financial boost to the city. The special election is on May 15.
The vote is for the new entertainment district, which includes a hockey arena for the Arizona Coyotes. There are three propositions that all need to pass in order for the $2.1 billion project to move forward. Critics say the plan has significant tax breaks that will harm taxpayers. Supporters disagree, saying it will be a huge financial boost to the city. The special election is on May 15.
Twitter's new blue check rules expose election offices to spoof accounts
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Election administrators across the US are struggling to figure out how to respond after Elon Musk threw Twitter's verification service into disarray.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Janet Protasiewicz defeats Daniel Kelly
Judge Janet Protasiewicz won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state’s abortion ban pending.
Judge Janet Protasiewicz won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state’s abortion ban pending.
Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
Incumbent Phoenix City Council member behind in runoff race, unofficial results show
Voters in parts of Phoenix took part in a runoff election on Mar. 14, after no one received a majority of the votes cast in the November election for two city council seats. Unofficial results show an incumbent city council member behind in votes. Meanwhile, a candidate who once served as a policy advisor for Kari Lake's 2022 gubernatorial campaign has conceded the election.
Voters in parts of Phoenix took part in a runoff election on Mar. 14, after no one received a majority of the votes cast in the November election for two city council seats. Unofficial results show an incumbent city council member behind in votes. Meanwhile, a candidate who once served as a policy advisor for Kari Lake's 2022 gubernatorial campaign has conceded the election.
No Labels Party qualifies for Arizona's 2024 ballot
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."
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."
'No Labels' party qualifies to be on 2024 Arizona ballot
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says the "No Labels" party exceeded the number of signatures needed to qualify for federal, statewide, and legislative races. According to its website, the "No Labels" party is dedicated to moving away from anger and divisiveness in politics and instead wants politicians to work together.
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says the "No Labels" party exceeded the number of signatures needed to qualify for federal, statewide, and legislative races. According to its website, the "No Labels" party is dedicated to moving away from anger and divisiveness in politics and instead wants politicians to work together.
Arizona AG Mayes sues to stop Cochise County election switch
“While counties may appropriately enter into cooperative agreements with their recorders to manage elections, Cochise County’s agreement steps far over the legal line," Mayes said in a news release announcing the lawsuit.
“While counties may appropriately enter into cooperative agreements with their recorders to manage elections, Cochise County’s agreement steps far over the legal line," Mayes said in a news release announcing the lawsuit.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates debate before April
The candidates' campaigns announced Monday that they would meet in a televised debate sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin, WISC-TV and WisPolitics.com on March 21st.
The candidates' campaigns announced Monday that they would meet in a televised debate sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin, WISC-TV and WisPolitics.com on March 21st.