SoCal man sentenced for killing woman during political argument over 2016 election
A Southern California man who shot and killed a woman holding her 2-year-old son during an argument over the 2016 presidential election was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison.
A Southern California man who shot and killed a woman holding her 2-year-old son during an argument over the 2016 presidential election was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison.
Redrawing Arizona's districts: Independent chair sides with Democrats on maps that are up for discussion
The Arizona commission that is redrawing legislative and congressional district lines appeared poised to tilt congressional maps heavily toward Republicans before votes on Friday made that seem less likely.
The Arizona commission that is redrawing legislative and congressional district lines appeared poised to tilt congressional maps heavily toward Republicans before votes on Friday made that seem less likely.
Biden to close democracy summit with focus on elections, technology
President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.
President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors fills District 2 seat
The board voted unanimously on Dec. 8 to appoint Thomas Galvin to the seat.
The board voted unanimously on Dec. 8 to appoint Thomas Galvin to the seat.
‘It’s his intention’: Biden will run for re-election in 2024, Psaki says
Speaking aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024.
Arizona certifies referendum seeking to repeal big tax cuts
The Arizona secretary of state's office says opponents of the massive tax cuts enacted by the Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey collected enough signatures to block them from taking effect.
The Arizona secretary of state's office says opponents of the massive tax cuts enacted by the Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey collected enough signatures to block them from taking effect.
One-on-one: Rep. Jackie Speier explains why it's time to 'pass the torch'
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.
Chandler to test mobile voting in effort to make elections faster, more secure
Can mobile voting, using the same technology that helps power Bitcoin, help make elections faster and more secure? The City of Chandler wants to find out.
Can mobile voting, using the same technology that helps power Bitcoin, help make elections faster and more secure? The City of Chandler wants to find out.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs pivots campaign for governor beyond ballot audit
"We will reform your government and work to build the most ethical and accountable administration in history," Hobbs told reporters during a news conference at the state Capitol.
"We will reform your government and work to build the most ethical and accountable administration in history," Hobbs told reporters during a news conference at the state Capitol.
Edward Durr, GOP truck driver who spent $150 on primary in NJ, defeats Sweeney
New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.
New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.
Election 2021: NJ Gov. Murphy holds post, Virginia governorship goes to GOP
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governor’s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.
Tucson OK’s measure to gradually raise minimum wage to $15
Proponents said the minimum wage raise is long overdue to keep up with the cost of living, while opponents said the measure creates an administrative burden on business owners.
Proponents said the minimum wage raise is long overdue to keep up with the cost of living, while opponents said the measure creates an administrative burden on business owners.
Key takeaways from election results 2021, Youngkin’s Virginia win
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.
Here are some key takeaways from Tuesday’s election, including what the results from Virginia and New Jersey governor races could mean down the line.
Michelle Wu, Aftab Pureval mayoral wins mark milestone for Asian Americans
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Election Day: School district funding, city measures on Maricopa County ballots
Nov. 2 is election day and several Maricopa County cities and schools have issues on the ballot. Chandler and Gilbert will vote on bonds, while Scottsdale voters will decide on a general plan for the city. Nearly two dozen school districts will also hold votes on overrides. The election is all mail-in ballots, but if you haven't mailed yours, it can be dropped off at voting centers by 7 p.m. More information at https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/electioncalendar.aspx.
Nov. 2 is election day and several Maricopa County cities and schools have issues on the ballot. Chandler and Gilbert will vote on bonds, while Scottsdale voters will decide on a general plan for the city. Nearly two dozen school districts will also hold votes on overrides. The election is all mail-in ballots, but if you haven't mailed yours, it can be dropped off at voting centers by 7 p.m. More information at https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/electioncalendar.aspx.
Tucson voters to decide on higher minimum wage proposal
Voters in Tucson are being asked to approve a new minimum wage higher than the state's baseline pay, potentially joining Flagstaff in adopting the $15 per hour rate long sought by progressive Democrats.
Voters in Tucson are being asked to approve a new minimum wage higher than the state's baseline pay, potentially joining Flagstaff in adopting the $15 per hour rate long sought by progressive Democrats.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to testify at Senate hearing on election threats
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to testify at Senate hearing on election threats
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."
Arizona Secretary of State and candidate for governor Katie Hobbs is scheduled to speak to members of Congress on Tuesday in a Senate Committee hearing on "Emerging Threats to Election Administration."