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Elections

Campaigns, election administration, polling, and the road to November.

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Trump administration sustains defeat on vote-by-mail order in federal appeals court

The Trump administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a district court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s broad March 31 executive order restricting vote-by-mail. The move came just two days after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to resume the controversial...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 27, 12:56 PM

CenterCenterThe article reports on a legal challenge faced by the Trump administration regarding a vote-by-mail order, focusing on the court's rulings without framing the issue with loaded language or partisan bias.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article reports on a legal challenge faced by the Trump administration regarding a vote-by-mail order, focusing on the court's rulings without framing the issue with loaded language or partisan bias.
(from Arizona Mirror)

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Judge allows comprehensive election measure to proceed

Arizona voters can be asked to decide on sweeping proposed changes in state election laws in a single take-it-or-leave-it ballot measure, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge has ruled. The post Judge allows comprehensive election measure to proceed first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 27, 11:16 AM

CenterCenterThe article reports on a court ruling allowing voters to decide on a proposed election measure, presenting the information straightforwardly without significant framing or bias.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article reports on a court ruling allowing voters to decide on a proposed election measure, presenting the information straightforwardly without significant framing or bias.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Who Runs Maricopa County Elections, and What They Control

The Recorder, Board of Supervisors, and Elections Department split the work. Confusion about those desks is how bad claims spread.

Michael Williams • Jul 27, 9:00 AM

CenterCenterMaps Maricopa election roles and responsibilities without endorsing either party's narrative about 2022 or 2024.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. Maps Maricopa election roles and responsibilities without endorsing either party's narrative about 2022 or 2024.

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‘Sham’ Green Party candidates tied to GOP machine as they funnel cash to a mystery company

They say they’re genuine Green Party candidates, but Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier are working hand-in-hand with Arizona’s Republican campaign machine, seemingly violating Clean Elections rules and sending huge chunks of public campaign funding to a shadowy, newly minted Nevada business. The Arizona Green Party...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 27, 8:44 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article suggests that the Green Party candidates are disingenuous and collaborates with the GOP, using loaded terms like 'sham' and 'shadowy,' which indicates a soft progressive tilt while omitting potential defenses or perspectives from the candidates.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article suggests that the Green Party candidates are disingenuous and collaborates with the GOP, using loaded terms like 'sham' and 'shadowy,' which indicates a soft progressive tilt while omitting potential defenses or perspectives from the candidates.
(from Arizona Mirror)

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Election deniers and conspiracy theorists top Arizona’s Republican nominees this year

Republican voters in Arizona sent a litany of election deniers to the November ballot, chief among them the nominees for the top three statewide offices. But they’re far from the only ones who advanced to the general election. The Grand Canyon State has long been at the center of the election conspiracy theories...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 24, 5:02 PM

Lean leftLean leftThe framing emphasizes the negative implications of election deniers and conspiracy theorists within the Republican party, using loaded language that portrays these individuals unfavorably while omitting any substantive counterpoints from the GOP.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The framing emphasizes the negative implications of election deniers and conspiracy theorists within the Republican party, using loaded language that portrays these individuals unfavorably while omitting any substantive counterpoints from the GOP.
(from Arizona Mirror)

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Primary victors went big on election integrity, ESAs, housing, water

Arizona voters made their priorities clear in this week’s primary election. The post Primary victors went big on election integrity, ESAs, housing, water first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 24, 11:43 AM

CenterCenterThe article focuses on the election results and voter priorities without expressing a clear bias or promoting a particular narrative, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article focuses on the election results and voter priorities without expressing a clear bias or promoting a particular narrative, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

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Kolodin wins GOP nod for Secretary of State. November should be about operations, not epithets.

Kolodin won the GOP nod for Secretary of State. Now the race turns on whether voters get plans and metrics, or just labels and slogans.

Michael Williams • Jul 24, 10:21 AM

Lean rightLean rightThe article presents a lean right perspective, emphasizing Kolodin's focus on operational metrics over negative labels, while framing criticism of the media's portrayal as detrimental to constructive electoral discourse.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article presents a lean right perspective, emphasizing Kolodin's focus on operational metrics over negative labels, while framing criticism of the media's portrayal as detrimental to constructive electoral discourse.

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Flood of poll watchers, observers, monitors to descend on midterm voters

WASHINGTON — Political party poll watchers are showing up more and more, usually outside polling places. They have a different mission than the nonpartisan election observers long regarded as bulwarks of credibility, and there’s concern that voters will be confused who’s there to influence them and who’s there to...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 24, 9:57 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article highlights the increasing presence of political party poll watchers, framing them in a context where their motives are viewed skeptically, which aligns with a lean left perspective.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article highlights the increasing presence of political party poll watchers, framing them in a context where their motives are viewed skeptically, which aligns with a lean left perspective.
(from Arizona Mirror)

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GOP SOS Primary Winner Kolodin Must Battle ‘Election Denier’ Label

Despite clear GOP support, Kolodin will face national media’s uniform labeling

The Arizona Globe • Jul 24, 9:05 AM

Lean rightLean rightThe article frames Kolodin's victory in a way that emphasizes the challenge he faces due to the 'election denier' label, suggesting skepticism about his legitimacy within the GOP while focusing on negative framing from national media.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article frames Kolodin's victory in a way that emphasizes the challenge he faces due to the 'election denier' label, suggesting skepticism about his legitimacy within the GOP while focusing on negative framing from national media.
(from The Arizona Globe)

Elections

Doctors warn Andy Biggs’ record on healthcare, abortion should alarm Arizona voters

Arizona doctors and progressive organizations are warning voters that Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs has a long record as an elected official of attacking access to healthcare and abortion care. Biggs will face off with Gov. Katie Hobbs in November to determine who will lead the state for the next four...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 23, 5:43 PM

Lean leftLean leftThe article frames Andy Biggs negatively by emphasizing his record on healthcare and abortion care, which is portrayed as harmful. The use of warnings from doctors and progressive organizations suggests a soft progressive tilt, omitting any sympathetic counters from the political right.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article frames Andy Biggs negatively by emphasizing his record on healthcare and abortion care, which is portrayed as harmful. The use of warnings from doctors and progressive organizations suggests a soft progressive tilt, omitting any sympathetic counters from the political right.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

The money did not move the voters: Yee leads Horne despite $200K racialized ad blitz

Kimberly Yee's reported 55 percent lead over Tom Horne with a margin above 32,000 votes came despite heavier spending against her, including a nearly $200,000 out-of-state ad that used racial imagery, according to the Arizona Globe. The money did not buy a lead, and the pass-thru

Lucia Ramirez • Jul 23, 2:31 PM

CenterCenterThe article provides a straightforward account of the election results and spending without favoring either candidate. It includes details about the candidates’ campaign strategies and results, maintaining a neutral tone regarding their campaign dynamics.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article provides a straightforward account of the election results and spending without favoring either candidate. It includes details about the candidates’ campaign strategies and results, maintaining a neutral tone regarding their campaign dynamics.

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Housing money floods Arizona primaries. Policy wins still have to clear the Capitol.

After three failed preemption pushes and a raft of lawsuits, builders, landlords and mobile home operators poured money into Arizona's primaries, backing legislative allies and Warren Petersen for AG. The checks are big. The results voters want will come only if November winners,

Maria Garcia • Jul 23, 1:31 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a balanced view of campaign financing in Arizona's housing sector, discussing contributions from both builders and landlords to various candidates while addressing ongoing legislative challenges. It attributes motivations to both industry interests and the political responses without favoring one側.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a balanced view of campaign financing in Arizona's housing sector, discussing contributions from both builders and landlords to various candidates while addressing ongoing legislative challenges. It attributes motivations to both industry interests and the political responses without favoring one側.

Elections

Housing industry becomes big financial force in Arizona election

Housing interests were some of the biggest players in Arizona’s primary elections, spending heavily in statewide and legislative races as the industry hopes to shape affordability and development policies in the coming years. The post Housing industry becomes big financial force in Arizona election first appeared...

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 23, 12:52 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a factual account of the housing industry's influence in Arizona elections without evident bias, simply outlining the financial activities and interests of the sector.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a factual account of the housing industry's influence in Arizona elections without evident bias, simply outlining the financial activities and interests of the sector.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

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Five districts set to decide control of the Arizona Legislature

Five legislative contests clarified by the primary now look decisive for control of the narrowly divided Arizona House and Senate in November.

Michael Williams • Jul 23, 12:31 PM

CenterCenterThe article provides an objective analysis of the legislative landscape in Arizona, detailing the current standings and competitive races without bias toward either party. It presents factual information and statistics regarding the parties' positions without loaded language or framing.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article provides an objective analysis of the legislative landscape in Arizona, detailing the current standings and competitive races without bias toward either party. It presents factual information and statistics regarding the parties' positions without loaded language or framing.

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The races that will decide the balance of power in the Legislature

Key points: Several key general election races are already taking shape after Tuesday’s primary election Incumbent candidates in competitive districts led their primary races after initial primary results Both Republican […] The post The races that will decide the balance of power in the Legislature first appeared...

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 23, 11:52 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents a straightforward overview of the electoral landscape without showing preference for either political party, focusing on election outcomes and potential impacts.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a straightforward overview of the electoral landscape without showing preference for either political party, focusing on election outcomes and potential impacts.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Deborah Begay wins JP primary while facing judicial misconduct charges over Facebook post

Maricopa County’s first Native American justice of the peace, Deborah Ann Begay, is facing charges of judicial misconduct for a complaint that she used her status as a judge to obtain special treatment for a friend’s son. Begay, who is Navajo, worked as a justice of the peace for the Moon Valley precinct of the […]

Arizona Mirror • Jul 23, 7:30 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents a straightforward account of judicial misconduct charges against Deborah Begay, providing factual information without evident partisan framing or loaded terminology.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a straightforward account of judicial misconduct charges against Deborah Begay, providing factual information without evident partisan framing or loaded terminology.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

The Stories That Stopped Arizona From Scrolling

A look back at the interviews, exclusives, and investigations that defined our 2026 primary coverage.

The State 48 News • Jul 23, 1:50 AM

CenterCenterThe article appears neutral, focusing on recounting significant stories from the 2026 primary without evident bias or loaded language. It does not promote a particular political agenda or vilify any individuals.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article appears neutral, focusing on recounting significant stories from the 2026 primary without evident bias or loaded language. It does not promote a particular political agenda or vilify any individuals.
(from The State 48 News)

Elections

Arizona governor’s race kicks off with battle over affordability, bipartisanship

The stage is finally set for Congressman Andy Biggs to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs in November after he sailed through the Republican primary on July 21. The post Arizona governor’s race kicks off with battle over affordability, bipartisanship first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 22, 5:09 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a neutral overview of the upcoming Arizona governor's race between Andy Biggs and Katie Hobbs, focusing on the themes of affordability and bipartisanship without showing favoritism or bias towards either candidate.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a neutral overview of the upcoming Arizona governor's race between Andy Biggs and Katie Hobbs, focusing on the themes of affordability and bipartisanship without showing favoritism or bias towards either candidate.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Quit the legislative twofer and act like adults

House Republicans jammed voter ID to a curb on congressional stock trading. Clever politics, sloppy governing. Arizona has its own trust test: concede the AG primary and make the case to voters.

Robert Miller • Jul 22, 3:31 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article presents a soft conservative perspective, expressing skepticism about the political tactics of House Republicans and advocating for clearer legislative processes.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article presents a soft conservative perspective, expressing skepticism about the political tactics of House Republicans and advocating for clearer legislative processes.

Elections

The decision after the decision: Who will be Arizona’s first lieutenant governor?

Arizona’s primary voters have picked the candidates they want to see on the ballot in November. Now the top-of-the-ticket contenders have decisions of their own: choosing who should become the state’s first lieutenant governor. The post The decision after the decision: Who will be Arizona’s first lieutenant...

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 22, 3:26 PM

CenterCenterThe article focuses on the candidates selected by Arizona's primary voters without engaging in partisan framing or commentary, maintaining a neutral stance.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article focuses on the candidates selected by Arizona's primary voters without engaging in partisan framing or commentary, maintaining a neutral stance.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

House passes GOP bill tying new voter ID rules to congressional stock trading restrictions

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans passed a measure to curb stock trading by members of Congress that was packaged with an unrelated voter ID bill, part of President Donald Trump’s push for major federal involvement in elections. The legislation passed by a vote of 232-198. All Republicans and 13 Democrats voted...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 22, 2:42 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article highlights the House Republicans' efforts to introduce new voter ID rules alongside stock trading restrictions for Congress members, framing it as part of a broader federal involvement in elections. The portrayal leans towards skepticism of the Democratic response while emphasizing Republican initiatives.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article highlights the House Republicans' efforts to introduce new voter ID rules alongside stock trading restrictions for Congress members, framing it as part of a broader federal involvement in elections. The portrayal leans towards skepticism of the Democratic response while emphasizing Republican initiatives.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Hobbs bars insider wagers by state workers as Arizona's Kalshi case collapses under federal preemption

Gov. Katie Hobbs banned Arizona executive branch employees from using nonpublic information to wager on prediction markets, as a federal judge blocked the state's criminal case against Kalshi. The shift puts ethics enforcement, not prosecutions, at the center of Arizona's next-m0

Michael Williams • Jul 22, 2:31 PM

CenterCenterThe article primarily presents facts about Governor Hobbs' executive order and ongoing legal issues surrounding prediction markets without strong bias or loaded language. It attributes claims and incorporates responses from various involved parties, maintaining a neutral stance.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article primarily presents facts about Governor Hobbs' executive order and ongoing legal issues surrounding prediction markets without strong bias or loaded language. It attributes claims and incorporates responses from various involved parties, maintaining a neutral stance.

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EXCLUSIVE: Glassman Yet to Concede to Petersen Despite Call

Glassman support will be crucial as Arizona heads into general election

The Arizona Globe • Jul 22, 2:10 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a factual situation regarding Glassman's response to Petersen's call, without apparent bias or loaded language favoring either side.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a factual situation regarding Glassman's response to Petersen's call, without apparent bias or loaded language favoring either side.
(from The Arizona Globe)

Elections

Threats without statutes: Experts see no path to jail Arizona election officials over voter rolls

Homeland Security's threats to jail election officials over noncitizen voters lack a clear legal path, experts told Cronkite News. Arizona's recent court wins and audit history point to federal overreach, not imminent prosecutions.

Lucia Ramirez • Jul 22, 12:31 PM

CenterCenterThe article discusses the lack of legal grounds for prosecuting Arizona election officials over noncitizen voters. It presents expert opinions and court rulings that frame the issue around bureaucratic challenges rather than political motivations, maintaining a neutral stance.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article discusses the lack of legal grounds for prosecuting Arizona election officials over noncitizen voters. It presents expert opinions and court rulings that frame the issue around bureaucratic challenges rather than political motivations, maintaining a neutral stance.

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