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Prop. 144 targets Arizona’s early-voting rules
Elections and votingThe 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
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Arizona candidate residency questions remain unresolved
Elections and votingSome Arizona candidates face questions about where they live, while the state’s residency rules remain difficult to enforce.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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Congress passes bill to make Chiricahua a national park
Elections and votingThe measure would make Chiricahua National Monument Arizona’s fourth national park if it receives final presidential approval.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskOct 4, 2026
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Supreme Court rejects Arizona prison health care delay
Health careArizona 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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Chiricahua national park bill reaches Trump’s desk
Economy and jobsCongress approved a bipartisan bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as Arizona’s fourth national park.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Prop 144 debate focuses on voter ID and mail voting
Elections and votingThe 2026 debate centers on whether proposed voter ID mandates would strengthen election safeguards or restrict Arizona mail voting.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Senate backs Ciscomani bill for fourth Arizona national park
Elections and votingThe 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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Phoenix-based Leslie’s files for Chapter 11
Elections and votingThe pool company is entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing 76 stores.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Arizona voters’ 2026 checklist for deadlines, ID and voting
Elections and votingArizona 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 votingArizona voters will decide whether to require identification for mail-in ballots and make other changes to election rules.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Prop 144 debate centers on voter ID and mail voting
Elections and votingThe 2026 debate over Proposition 144 turns on whether voter ID mandates would strengthen safeguards or restrict voting by mail.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskOct 2, 2026
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What to watch in Arizona’s Proposition 144 debate
Elections and votingArizona 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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Water becomes a central issue in Arizona campaigning
Elections and votingCampaign signs, statewide television ads and U.S. House debates are putting water before Arizona voters.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Arizona dark money law survives appellate challenge
Elections and votingAn 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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Review Finds 8 Noncitizen Voters in Maricopa Since 2012
Elections and votingAn examination of more than 200 names identified eight noncitizens who voted in Maricopa County at some point since 2012.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 30, 2026
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What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe 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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What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsThe November measures address vehicle-mileage taxes, public-agency rules, elections, grocery taxes, schools and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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Arizona Legislature passes tax increase notice bill
Economy and jobsThe measure would require notice of tax increases, adding a disclosure step to the process.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 29, 2026
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Arizona Lawmaker Seeks Federal Help for English Services
Elections and votingAn Arizona lawmaker has proposed increasing federal support for services that help people gain English fluency.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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What Arizona voters should know about 8 propositions
Economy and jobsEight measures sent to the ballot by state lawmakers address taxes, education, election rules and other state policies.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 29, 2026
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Epstein-linked donor gave to Arizona congressman before release
Elections and votingPhoenix New Times reported that a person it called an Epstein enabler contributed to an Arizona congressman before related files were released.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Election rules return to focus in Arizona state race
Elections and votingArizona’s secretary of state contest is renewing debate over election rules, but campaign arguments do not by themselves change voting procedures.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 25, 2026
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House passes water bill backed by Rep. Crane
Elections and votingRep. Crane’s office says the House-passed measure includes provisions benefiting rural Arizona, but further federal action is required.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Metro Phoenix city plans tighter data center rules
Elections and votingA Metro Phoenix city is preparing to strengthen data center rules that have been in place for 20 years.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
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Former Arizona police commander faces multiple charges
Public safetyA former Arizona police commander has been indicted on multiple charges in a matter focused on public safety.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 19, 2026
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Former Arizona lawmaker Jon Kyl dies at 84
Elections and votingKyl served in both chambers of Congress during a career that stretched from the Reagan presidency to Trump’s first term.
The Ballot Arizona Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Supreme Court leaves Arizona mail voting rules in place
Elections and votingThe justices kept a court order blocking a new Postal Service rule through Arizona’s Nov. 3 general election.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Arizona sues L’Oréal over chemical relaxer cancer risks
Elections and votingArizona has taken L’Oréal to court over alleged cancer risks associated with chemical relaxers.
The Ballot Arizona DeskSep 18, 2026
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Lawsuits challenge several Arizona ballot measures
Elections and votingChallenges target measures on election rules, public-sector unions, transgender students, public funding and school vouchers.
The Ballot Arizona News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Supreme Court leaves Arizona mail voting rules unchanged
Elections and votingMail 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