Editors · Elections and campaigns

The Ballot Arizona Desk tracks who is running in Arizona, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

28 stories published

News · AZ

Congress passes Chiricahua national park bill

Elections and voting

The measure would make Chiricahua Arizona’s fourth national park if it completes the federal lawmaking process.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 5, 2026

News · AZ

Prop. 144 targets Arizona’s early-voting rules

Elections and voting

The proposal would change Arizona’s early-voting rules, with its full effect determined by the measure’s legal text.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 4, 2026

News · AZ

Supreme Court rejects Arizona prison health care delay

Health care

Arizona failed to stop the scheduled start of a court-ordered takeover of health care in its state prisons.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026

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Senate backs Ciscomani bill for fourth Arizona national park

Elections and voting

The measure would add a fourth national park in Arizona if it completes the remaining federal process.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026

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Arizona voters’ 2026 checklist for deadlines, ID and voting

Elections and voting

Arizona voters should confirm their registration, election-specific deadlines, ID requirements and voting method before casting a 2026 ballot.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 3, 2026

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What to watch in Arizona’s Proposition 144 debate

Elections and voting

Arizona voters will decide whether to require identification for mail-in ballots and make other changes to election rules.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 2, 2026

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Arizona dark money law survives appellate challenge

Elections and voting

An appellate court rejected a First Amendment challenge to Arizona’s voter-approved dark money law.

The Ballot Arizona DeskOct 1, 2026

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What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions

Economy and jobs

The Legislature sent voters eight measures on election rules, taxes, school spending and other state policies.

The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 30, 2026

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Arizona Legislature passes tax increase notice bill

Economy and jobs

The measure would require notice of tax increases, adding a disclosure step to the process.

The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 29, 2026

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Former Arizona police commander faces multiple charges

Public safety

A former Arizona police commander has been indicted on multiple charges in a matter focused on public safety.

The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 19, 2026

News · AZ

Arizona sues L’Oréal over chemical relaxer cancer risks

Elections and voting

Arizona has taken L’Oréal to court over alleged cancer risks associated with chemical relaxers.

The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 18, 2026

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Supreme Court leaves Arizona mail voting rules unchanged

Elections and voting

Mail voting will continue under existing procedures in Arizona, where three in four voters used it in the 2024 general election.

The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 17, 2026

News · AZ

Gov. Hobbs Vetoes Bills Honoring Charlie Kirk

Elections and voting

The Arizona governor rejected multiple legislative measures intended to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life.

The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 14, 2026

Candidate profile · AZ

Candidate profile: Richard Grayson in Arizona's 5th

Elections and voting

Richard Grayson is the Green candidate in the contested 2026 election for Arizona's 5th Congressional District.

The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 10, 2026

Candidate profile · AZ

Candidate profile: Joanna Mendoza in Arizona’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Joanna Mendoza is among 12 candidates listed in Arizona’s contested 6th District U.S. House race.

The Ballot Arizona DeskAug 29, 2026