These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Mamdani calls out Trump in first appearance on Fox: 'I know he may be watching'
"I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail," Mamdani said.
"I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail," Mamdani said.
Katie Hobbs: Arizona governor announces reelection campaign
"From cutting taxes for middle-class families and lowering the cost of childcare to deploying the National Guard to secure our border, I'm proud of what we've accomplished over the past three years to put Arizona first," Hobbs said in a video released on Oct. 8.
"From cutting taxes for middle-class families and lowering the cost of childcare to deploying the National Guard to secure our border, I'm proud of what we've accomplished over the past three years to put Arizona first," Hobbs said in a video released on Oct. 8.
Gov. Hobbs speaks on her reelection campaign
Arizona Katie Hobbs joined AZAM on Oct. 8 to discuss her plans to run for reelection in 2026.
Arizona Katie Hobbs joined AZAM on Oct. 8 to discuss her plans to run for reelection in 2026.
Gov. Hobbs announces reelection campaign
Katie Hobbs has made it official. The Democratic Arizona governor announced on Oct. 8 she is running for a second term.
Katie Hobbs has made it official. The Democratic Arizona governor announced on Oct. 8 she is running for a second term.
Political experts weigh in on David Schweikert's gubernatorial bid
The Republican field for Arizona governor is growing, with Rep. David Schweikert entering a primary race that already includes two candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump.
The Republican field for Arizona governor is growing, with Rep. David Schweikert entering a primary race that already includes two candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Justice Department sues six more states in push for voter data
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
States are objecting to the DOJ’s request for voters’ personal information and have and have promised to challenge it.
Felons can get their rights resorted with new Maricopa County program
The Maricopa County court system is promoting a program to let felons get their rights restored before the next elections. First time felons get their rights to restored automatically, while second and third time offenders can have their rights restored after they?ve paid their debt to society.
The Maricopa County court system is promoting a program to let felons get their rights restored before the next elections. First time felons get their rights to restored automatically, while second and third time offenders can have their rights restored after they?ve paid their debt to society.
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Adelita Grijalva projected to win AZ's 7th Congressional District
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, defeated Republican Daniel Butierez in a special election Tuesday for the Arizona Congressional District 7 seat, the Associated Press projects.
Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, defeated Republican Daniel Butierez in a special election Tuesday for the Arizona Congressional District 7 seat, the Associated Press projects.
Adelita Grijalva wins CD7 special election, AP projects
Adelita Grijalva has won the Congressional District 7 special election on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Adelita Grijalva has won the Congressional District 7 special election on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection
Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.
Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes announces run for reelection
Mayes said she will continue to fight for a more just and affordable Arizona. Republicans Rodney Glass and Warren Peterson also announced their runs for 2026.
Mayes said she will continue to fight for a more just and affordable Arizona. Republicans Rodney Glass and Warren Peterson also announced their runs for 2026.
Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Congressional District 7 general election debate
Democratic nominee Adelita Grijalva and Republican nominee Daniel Butierez participated in a general election debate for Arizona's Congressional District 7 on Tuesday night.
Democratic nominee Adelita Grijalva and Republican nominee Daniel Butierez participated in a general election debate for Arizona's Congressional District 7 on Tuesday night.
Debate on Aug. 21 for CD7 special election
Democrat Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez will go head-to-head in a debate on Thursday ahead of a Sept. 23 special election for Congressional District 7. Grijalva and Butierez are running to replace Adelita's father, Raul Grijalva, who died from cancer earlier this year.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez will go head-to-head in a debate on Thursday ahead of a Sept. 23 special election for Congressional District 7. Grijalva and Butierez are running to replace Adelita's father, Raul Grijalva, who died from cancer earlier this year.
Hobbs files statement of interest to run for reelection
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has filed her statement of interest to run for reelection in 2026. Candidates running on the Republican side of the ticket so far are attorney Karrin Taylor Robson and Congressman Andy Biggs.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has filed her statement of interest to run for reelection in 2026. Candidates running on the Republican side of the ticket so far are attorney Karrin Taylor Robson and Congressman Andy Biggs.
Arizonans react to Trump pushing to end 'corrupt' mail-in voting nationwide
President Trump announced a push to end mail-in voting, claiming the practice is "corrupt" & a hindrance to a "real democracy," a move facing criticism from officials & voters, especially in states like Arizona where more than 80% of voters vote by mail.
President Trump announced a push to end mail-in voting, claiming the practice is "corrupt" & a hindrance to a "real democracy," a move facing criticism from officials & voters, especially in states like Arizona where more than 80% of voters vote by mail.