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In the last 6 hours
Turning Point USA’s Annual AmFest in Phoenix Poised to be Biggest Ever After Charlie Kirk’s Death Intellectual Conservative02:29
Yesterday
US congresswoman says she was 'sprayed in the face' during ICE raid in Arizona Anadolu Agency10:54 6-Dec-25
Democratic Rep. Grijalva says federal agents sprayed her during an operation in Arizona Los Angeles Times03:42 6-Dec-25
Trump Administration to Withhold SNAP Benefits from Arizona Over Refusal to Turn Over Information on Recipients Intellectual Conservative03:29 6-Dec-25
Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pepper-sprayed during a raid in Tucson, Arizona MS.Now01:38 6-Dec-25
Arizona congresswoman claims she was pepper sprayed during federal operation Boston Globe00:35 6-Dec-25
In the last 7 days
Rep. Grijalva says ICE pepper sprayed her during raid at Arizona restaurant KJZZ23:42 5-Dec-25
Wild scene as protesters trap federal agents in taco shop parking lot, multiple arrests made Fox News23:28 5-Dec-25
Arizona lawmakers wants 15 mph speed limit for bicycles and electric scooters KJZZ21:19 5-Dec-25
Clean Elections director explains lawsuit over Arizona Independent Party name KTAR.com, Arizona20:28 5-Dec-25
Arizona just raised foster care pay rates by 50%. State still needs 1,046 more homes KJZZ20:18 5-Dec-25
“Lawsuit seeks change to Arizona Independent Party’s name” Election Law (Weblog)18:48 5-Dec-25
Kjzz’s Friday NewsCap: Arizona Independent Party name will confuse independent voters KJZZ17:46 5-Dec-25
€1m of taxpayers money spent on 'secret' house for former Garda Commissioner Drew Harris Irish Mirror05:09 5-Dec-25
Adrian Fontes says renaming the No Labels Party will have ‘zero impact’ on most independent voters KTAR.com, Arizona02:09 5-Dec-25
CBP confirms Nov. 23 migrant arrests at Arizona No More Deaths aid camp KJZZ23:46 4-Dec-25
Hobbs: I won't hand over Arizona snap data despite USDA threat to withhold funds KJZZ22:14 4-Dec-25
Rep. Grijalva introduces late dad’s bill to ‘save Oak Flat’ as 1st act on Capitol Hill KJZZ21:43 4-Dec-25
Arizona Supreme Court: Method of electing appellate judges is not unconstitutional KJZZ20:31 4-Dec-25
Phoenix Pride faces $350,000 shortfall as sponsors cave to Trump’s anti-Dei attacks KJZZ18:50 4-Dec-25
Commentary: Middle housing is part of a thorny debate about affordable housing in Arizona KJZZ17:53 4-Dec-25
House Speaker Johnson waited 50 days to swear in an Arizona Democrat. It took less than 48… Boston Globe17:41 4-Dec-25
Biggs backs legislation to exclude non-citizens from census, admits Arizona might lose lawmaker KJZZ17:28 4-Dec-25
Garda stationed near Phoenix Park says Drew Harris was 'shielded from cost-of-living crisis' TheJournal.ie17:24 4-Dec-25
Rep. Grijalva condemns Border Patrol raid on Arizona No More Deaths migrant aid camp KJZZ16:58 4-Dec-25
Arizona Clean Elections Commission Sues Secretary of State for Letting No Labels Party Change Its Name to Arizona… Ballot Access News (Weblog)16:18 4-Dec-25
Arizona gets approved for $447M to help bring broadband internet to rural, tribal areas KJZZ15:06 4-Dec-25
The desperation of the ‘Seditious Six’ The Spectator World10:54 4-Dec-25
Arizona utility regulators scale back APS energy efficiency incentives KJZZ22:59 3-Dec-25
Trump administration threatens to pull Arizona's administrative funds for SNAP Axios22:34 3-Dec-25
Mike Johnson buried over plan to rapidly swear in Republican after making Dem wait 50 days The Raw Story21:53 3-Dec-25
Former Scottsdale Mayor Sam Campana is a trailblazer. Now she's championing the city in a new way KJZZ21:07 3-Dec-25
Trump administration threatens to withhold funding Arizona uses to operate SNAP KTAR.com, Arizona20:52 3-Dec-25
How will Arizona Sen. Kelly's viral video, investigation affect his political future? KJZZ19:18 3-Dec-25
Trump administration threatens to withhold snap funds from Arizona KJZZ19:15 3-Dec-25
How the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' will impact Arizonans and the state's food banks KJZZ12:07 3-Dec-25
The latest news in Arizona - Sen. Mark Kelly urging troops to defy orders, an election integrity victory in court Intellectual Conservative00:30 3-Dec-25
Lawsuit against Fontes seeks to reverse Arizona Independent Party name change KJZZ00:24 3-Dec-25
Democratic senators: Forest Service is behind on wildfire prevention plans KJZZ22:11 2-Dec-25
Arizona veterans, advocacy groups worry about new immigration restrictions for Afghan refugees KJZZ21:41 2-Dec-25
'More egregious than TikTok': Arizona AG files lawsuit against online retailer Temu KJZZ20:40 2-Dec-25
Arizona's rural hospitals are waiting to see how much federal funding they'll get KJZZ19:18 2-Dec-25
Trump BLM pick’s calls to sell off public land, expand drilling, alarm environmentalists The Copper Courier14:09 2-Dec-25
Asylees in Arizona face uncertainty amid Trump’s pause on asylum decisions azfamily.com, Arizona05:17 2-Dec-25
Leaked Sen. Gallego texts disparage Democrats for messaging, physical appearance KJZZ00:38 2-Dec-25
Mark Kelly says Trump’s ‘seditious’ claims sparked renewed death threats against wife Gabby Giffords KTAR.com, Arizona23:56 1-Dec-25
Arizona lawmaker’s bill says county supervisors shouldn’t have to certify election results KJZZ20:22 1-Dec-25
The Pentagon wants to punish Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly over video. Experts say that's unlikely KJZZ17:39 1-Dec-25
Trump is elevating Mark Kelly for 2028 Salon.com14:26 1-Dec-25
Department of Interior: Sub-agency officers took part in Arizona border security operation KJZZ12:03 1-Dec-25
DHS issues another waiver for border wall construction in Arizona KJZZ12:03 1-Dec-25
Protect the Phoenix Park Deer: Help Santa this Christmas by Keeping Your Distance Government of Ireland (Press Release)10:27 1-Dec-25
Retired Army general fears Trump's 'retribution campaign' will have 'chilling effect' The Raw Story22:22 30-Nov-25
Arizona's Democrat senator says Trump has banned immigration from third-world countries because … MailOnline17:52 30-Nov-25
Some people with Arizona Medicaid are running into 'ghost networks' for mental health care KJZZ16:10 30-Nov-25
In the last month
Kavanagh’s latest bill aims to save money on SNAP payment errors Arizona Capitol Times19:13 29-Nov-25
Arizona Clean Elections Commission Votes to Sue To Stop Arizona Independent Party Ballot Access News (Weblog)16:28 29-Nov-25
Arizona lawmakers preview plans for the 2026 session Arizona Capitol Times16:10 29-Nov-25
U.S. House Democrats from Arizona call for end of military review of Sen. Mark Kelly KJZZ21:42 28-Nov-25
Republican proposal would tell Az consumers when a digital purchase isn’t really a purchase Tucson Sentinel21:29 28-Nov-25
This Arizona lawmaker proposes a tax credit of up to $4,000 for women who choose to give birth KJZZ19:29 28-Nov-25
124,000 Arizonans at risk of losing snap over work requirement changes KJZZ16:16 28-Nov-25
Kyrsten Sinema's New Job Ensures She'll Remain the Most Annoying Person in the Room Jezebel13:00 28-Nov-25
Arizona appeals court: Sedona can't bar vacation rentals in mobile home parks KJZZ18:41 27-Nov-25
Arizona's Rep. Ciscomani co-sponsors legislation to extend water recycling program KJZZ15:30 27-Nov-25
Gov. Hobbs defends pushing for tax breaks similar to Trump policies azfamily.com, Arizona02:36 27-Nov-25
Arizona Court of Appeals Affirms Decision Removing Voters from Rolls Who Swear on Jury Forms They Have Moved Away Intellectual Conservative01:26 27-Nov-25
Hobbs backs Trump tax cuts for the middle class. But she's open to breaks for the wealthy, too KJZZ23:41 26-Nov-25
Arizona's Sen. Kelly calls Pentagon investigation of him 'so ridiculous' KJZZ21:49 26-Nov-25
Kjzz’s Friday NewsCap on the state of Arizona politics headed into the 2026 election KJZZ21:08 26-Nov-25
GOP pushes constitutional amendment to restrict Arizona early voting Daily Kos20:34 26-Nov-25
Phoenix food bank still seeing uptick in demand despite end to government shutdown KJZZ18:35 26-Nov-25
Trump BLM pick’s calls to sell off public land, expand drilling and mines, alarms environmentalists Cronkite News18:18 26-Nov-25
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego Groans His Party Doesn't Allow 'Women to Be Hot' in Leaked Texts: 'Dem Women Look Like… People17:48 26-Nov-25
Arizona, other states sue Trump over cuts to HUD housing program for homelessness Tucson Sentinel17:45 26-Nov-25
As Pete Hegseth advances retaliatory investigation, Mark Kelly picks up GOP backing MS.Now17:26 26-Nov-25
Arizona Clean Elections Commission is Unhappy that Secretary of State Allowed No Labels to Change its Name to Arizona… Ballot Access News (Weblog)16:25 26-Nov-25
Sen. Kelly says Pete Hegseth 'unqualified' ABC13 / KTRK-TV14:30 26-Nov-25
'Can't make this up': Mark Kelly says Trump administration prosecuting him is ridiculous​ The Raw Story08:51 26-Nov-25
Referendum seeks to take election integrity to Arizona voters Just The News02:44 26-Nov-25

      
            
      
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About our Arizona politics news

Latest news on Arizona politics and elections: legislative results, Republican control, Governor Katie Hobbs' agenda, state policies, key issues ahead.

Arizona's political landscape has crystallized following the 2024 legislative elections, with Republicans maintaining control of both chambers. The GOP expanded their majority in the House to 33-27 and in the Senate to 17-13, strengthening their position in state government despite Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs.

The 2024 elections saw several notable changes, including Republican gains in key districts. In the Senate, Republican Carine Werner defeated incumbent Democrat Christine Marsh in District 4, while the House saw Republicans flip multiple seats. The results demonstrate Arizona's continuing status as a competitive but Republican-leaning state in down-ballot races.

Local political dynamics showed clear geographic divides, with Republicans maintaining strength in rural areas and some suburbs, while Democrats held their ground in urban centers like Phoenix and Tucson. The results reflect Arizona's complex demographic makeup, including its significant Latino population (approximately 30%) and ongoing population growth from other states.

While Arizona has shown purple tendencies in recent presidential and federal elections - including Joe Biden's 2020 victory and current Democratic U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema (Independent, formerly Democrat) and Mark Kelly - Republicans have maintained their grip on the state legislature, which they have controlled since the 1960s.

Our NewsNow feed continues to provide comprehensive coverage of Arizona politics from reliable sources, tracking legislative developments, policy implementation, and the ongoing dynamics between the Republican legislature and Democratic governor. Stay informed about political developments in this crucial swing state as it navigates divided government and prepares for future electoral contests.

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