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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Monday, October 19, 2026

Political dynamics are shifting as Arizona's governor candidates ramp up ad spending ahead of crucial elections, while complaints about mail-in ballots surface.

Saguaro Signal Desk • Oct 19, 9:00 AM

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Trump creates women’s health task force, revokes Biden research actions

Arizona Mirror • Oct 19, 12:01 PM

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Congress weighs AM radio mandate as Arizona broadcasters press case

Saguaro Signal Desk • Oct 19, 11:04 AM

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Tyler Reddick wins at Phoenix Raceway, Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Chase lead shrinks

Cronkite News • Oct 19, 11:04 AM

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Schools, budgets and the balance of power frame the contest in a swing Scottsdale-area district

If Republicans can’t hold on to a pair of legislative seats in a competitive and wealthy legislative district, Democrats could find themselves in control of the Arizona House of Representatives for the first time in 60 years. While Republicans labor to maintain the majority they’ve held in the chamber uninterrupted...

Arizona Mirror • Oct 19, 9:58 AM

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Arizona Morning Briefing, 10-19: Sunshine Investigation Fizzles, The Mystery of the Open Ballot-Printer Tray, and More

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Democrats could flip legislative chambers, break GOP supermajorities, analysis finds

Party control is up for grabs in 15 state legislative chambers across the country as Republicans are increasingly on the defensive this midterm election cycle, a new analysis found. The nonpartisan newsletter Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics released its final analysis of...

Arizona Mirror • Oct 19, 7:34 AM

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Gubernatorial ad spending ramps up ahead of midterms

Voters are being inundated with political advertising as gubernatorial candidates empty their campaign coffers ahead of the midterm elections. The post Gubernatorial ad spending ramps up ahead of midterms first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

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AZGOP Responds To Voter Complaints About Not Receiving Mail-In Ballots

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Congress Is Weighing An AM Radio Mandate

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ASU braces for a season-defining three-week gauntlet

After a 3-2 start, ASU faces No. 10 Texas Tech, Kansas State, and No. 8 BYU in a three-week gauntlet. Kenny Dillingham says the Sun Devils must tune out the noise and find a winning formula.

David Johnson • Oct 18, 11:17 AM

CenterCenterThe article provides a straightforward overview of Arizona State University's football team's upcoming challenges, focusing on the coach's comments and team preparations without exhibiting a distinct political or ideological stance. It attributes performance issues and strategies clearly, maintaining a neutral tone.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article provides a straightforward overview of Arizona State University's football team's upcoming challenges, focusing on the coach's comments and team preparations without exhibiting a distinct political or ideological stance. It attributes performance issues and strategies clearly, maintaining a neutral tone.