Sinema wins Democratic nod in the 9th District

Former state senator Kyrsten Sinema emerged from a three-way primary in the new 9th Congressional District, defeating David Schapira and Andrei Cherny.

Flake defeats Cardon, Schweikert tops Quayle

PHOENIX (Associated Press) — Rep. Jeff Flake won the Republican nomination Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat, while GOP voters in Arizona's 6th Congressional District picked Rep.

Nearly half of Maricopa County votes early

Today may be election day, but many Maricopa County voters have already cast their ballot in the primary race.

McCain blames President Obama for looming defense cuts

Arizona Senator John McCain says defense cuts that could go into effect on New Year's Day would very seriously impact Arizona’s military installations, as well as its defense industry.

Arpaio raises nearly three times as much money as opponents

Campaign finance filings show that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has raised almost $7.5 million dollars for his re-election bid.

Gov. Brewer: Akin comments "a little bit outrageous," but doesn't call on candidate to drop out of race

Governor Jan Brewer criticized comments made by Missouri GOP Senate Candidate Todd Akin about rape, but stopped short of joining other Republican officials in calling for him to drop out of the race.

Phoenix Mayor Stanton helps teens register voters

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will be joining about 100 young people Monday night to knock on doors in a voter registration drive.

Rate of early voting causes reduction in polling places

The rise in early voting has prompted Pima County to cut back on the number of polling places for the Aug. 28 primary election.

1st District field narrowing before primary

The primary election is still weeks away, but the field of candidates in Arizona's 1st Congressional District race is already narrowing.

Three candidates vying to be Glendale's first new mayor in close to 20 years

This month, Glendale voters are starting the process of electing the city’s first new mayor in almost 20 years. And, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, the three candidates running for the top job will inherit several significant issues facing the West Valley city.

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