RNC votes to withdraw from Commission on Presidential Debates
RNC promises to work through 'newer, better debate platforms' for GOP nominees
Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.
Lawsuits target newly signed Arizona voting law
Arizona is the only state that requires documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
Arizona will require voters to prove citizenship and residency after Governor Doug Ducey signs election bill
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's signing of an election bill means Arizonans will need to prove citizenship and residency to vote in the presidential election. Opponents say the new law will hurt more than 200,000 voters.
Arizona Senate GOP revives controversial election bill
Republicans passed the bill out of the Senate Government Committee in a 4-3 party-line vote, but it is almost certain to die in a vote of the full Senate or in the House.
Wisconsin redistricting, SCOTUS tosses Evers' state legislative maps
The U.S. Supreme Court tossed Wisconsin's new legislative maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers, meaning who will represent voters is still an open question.
Senate OKs sending transportation tax to Maricopa County voters
Proponents of extending an existing half-cent sales tax that funds Maricopa County transportation projects are closer to seeing it on the county ballot in November after the state Senate approved the measure.
Arizona GOP files lawsuit, wants state supreme court to rule early voting unconstitutional
The Arizona Republican Party filed a lawsuit, asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule early voting is unconstitutional. But at the state capitol, a group says early voting is essential and banishing it would hurt their communities.
Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
GOP tensions rise as Arizona Senate votes down more election bills
Among the bills killed were measures that would have created new criminal charges for a variety of missteps by election workers and contractors; created new rights for election observers, including the right to question election officials during counting; set new requirements for post-election audits and recordkeeping; required a unique serial number on each ballot.
Arizona Senate votes down bill to audit every election
The bill would have essentially made the Senate Republicans’ 2020 election review a permanent fixture following elections but would have put it in the hands of a respected government agency.
Senate OKs several election law changes, but 3 fail
The rejection of the three bills is a sign that many of dozens of Republican-sponsored election law changes set for Senate votes in the coming days are likely to face trouble getting past at least one GOP senator.
Former Arizona Cardinals QB among 7 running for Tempe City Council
The election takes place on March 8. A runoff election would be held in May, if needed.
GOP-led Arizona State Senate committee advances bill that mandates hand-counting for all ballots
An Arizona State Senate committee had advanced a bill that will require every single ballot cast in the state's elections be counted by hand.
Trump turns to endorsements in several high-profile midterm contests
Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.
Arizona ballot initiative aims to protect voting rights
The new initiative, called Arizonans for Fair Elections, would roll back recent changes approved by Republican lawmakers to voting and initiative laws.
Arizona panel votes to require excuse for early voting
The measure aims to steer most voters toward in-person balloting on Election Day, a method used by just 10% of voters in 2020.
Tennessee BLM founder sentenced to 6 years in prison for illegally voting
A Black Lives Matter chapter founder in Tennessee was sentenced to six years in prison for illegally registering to vote while serving probation.
GOP bill would require some Arizona early voters to show ID
The measure is one of dozens of bills that would overhaul the way votes are cast and counted in Arizona after former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely claimed that he lost in Arizona because of fraud.
Republican candidates urge Michigan poll workers to bring guns, unplug machines if they suspect voter fraud
Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.