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Independent Newsmedia has you covered for statewide elections, congressional contests and ballot propositions. This year, the Daily Independent at YourValley.net will host live results for those …
Verrado High School is one of Agua Fria Union High School District's schools.District voters are backing a 15% maintenance and operations override in early voting Tuesday.

Agua Fria school budget override leads in early election returns

Voters in the Agua Fria Union High School District were favoring the continuation of a 15% maintenance and operations budget override Tuesday night, according to early election results from Maricopa …
Democratic candidate Tammy Caputi, Scottsdale, who is running for a representative seat in Legislative District 4 was giving voters one last message at the Indian Bend Wash Visitor Center Nov. 3.

Aaron Lieberman leads in LD 4 Senate race

Initial results show Aaron Lieberman in the lead for the Legislative District 4 Senate race. Polls closed for Arizona’s general election at 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Votes will continue to be counted in …
Litchfield Elementary School is shown. Voters are approving of 15% maintenance and operations override in the district in early votes.

Litchfield Elementary budget override leads with 60% support in early returns

Voters in the Litchfield Elementary School District were favoring the continuation of a 15% maintenance and operations budget override Tuesday night, according to early election results from Maricopa …
President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. Arizona voters are backing a proposition that would restrict who could play athletics at the school level.(Associated Press/ Evan Vucci)

Proposition 318 leads in Maricopa County early election returns

Arizona voters were favoring Proposition 318, a measure that would expand restrictions on transgender athletes participating in girls' and women's sports, according to early election results Tuesday …
Ed Hermes has a large lead in the eight-person race to represent Phoenix’s Fourth City Council District, according to early election results. However, he doesn’t appear likely to earn the majority of votes needed to avoid a runoff.

Ed Hermes leads crowed Phoenix Council District 4 field race in early results, likely headed to runoff

Ed Hermes has a large lead in the eight-person race to represent Phoenix’s Fourth City Council District, according to early election results. However, he doesn’t appear likely to earn the …
Voters are saying no to a proposition that would expand bans on diversity, equity and inclusion within the Arizona Constitution.

Arizona voters rejecting expansion of DEI bans in early returns

Arizona voters were rejecting Proposition 142, a proposed constitutional amendment restricting diversity, equity and inclusion policies in public institutions, according to early election results …
From left, Danny Mazza, Julie Read and Matt Evans.

Phoenix District 2 council race in dead heat, per early results

The race for Phoenix District 2 City Council Representative will almost certainly head to a runoff. The question remains which two of the three candidates will be in the runoff. The three …
Aaron Lieberman

Democrats lead Arizona Legislative District 4 race

Preliminary results show democrat Aaron Lieberman with 46,885, or 55.9% of the vote over Republican candidate Carine Werner, who holds 44.03% or 36,933 votes.  There is just one seat open …
Mountain Trail Middle School is excited to welcome students for the 2026-27 school year. A measure that would have a 15% override is leading in early election returns.

Paradise Valley school funding measures lead in early returns

Voters in the Paradise Valley Unified School District were favoring two budget override measures Tuesday night, according to early results from Maricopa County Elections. Question 1, which would …
DUSD Governing Board Candidates Lisa Everett and William Coniam on Election Day.

Dysart Schools bond passes, Everett and Coniam lead for board seats

While late night voting results show the Dysart Unified School District with a successful bond approval, tentative results reveal Lisa Everett and William Coniam to fill the two governing board seats.
Kyrene Governing Board President Kevin Walsh

Early results show Walsh, Peters in lead for Kyrene School District seats

Former board president Kevin Walsh, running for another term, Kyrene parents Catherine Peters and Mathew Sparkes and Tempe resident Franklin Zyriek are vying for two seats on the Kyrene Elelemnatry …
Three propositions are on most Peoria ballots this election.

Peoria Unified override jumps out to early lead in 2026 general election

Proposition 428, which asks Peoria Unified School District voters to approve a 13% maintenance and operations budget override, has jumped out to an early lead in the 2026 General Election, according to unofficial results.
Arizona Congressional District 1 Democratic hopeful Amish Shah explains one of his qualifications while taking media questions after the May 15 debate, hosted by the Clean Election Commission. Shah holds a narrow lead in early general election returns over incumbent U.S. House District 1 Rep. David Schweikert.

Democrats holds early lead in Congressional District 1 race

Preliminary results show democrat Amish Shah has opened up with an early lead in Arizona's first congressional district.  With 250,277 ballots cast and 48.5% of the vote in, Shah holds …
Democrat incumbent Kris Mayes and Republican Warren Petersen debate Sept. 23 in the race for attorney general. Early results after polls closed Nov. 3 showed Mayes with the lead.

Mayes ahead in early Arizona attorney general results

The first batch of returns in the Nov. 3 election for Arizona Attorney General doesn't show a clear leader.  The first batch of returns in the Nov. 3 election for Arizona Attorney General …
The Arizona Secretary of State has released the first batch of counted votes after polls closed in the Nov. 3 election, and there are no significant suprises in early Legislative District 9 results.
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Democrats ahead in early reporting of Arizona LD 9 results

The Arizona Secretary of State has released the first batch of counted votes after polls closed in the Nov. 3 election, and there are no significant suprises in early Legislative District 9 results. …
Phoenix District 6 Councilmember Kevin Robinson speaks at an event.
Phoenix City Council Elections

Phoenix District 6 Councilmember Kevin Robinson headed toward reelection in early vote

Phoenix District 6 City Councilmember Kevin Robinson appears to be headed toward reelection, according to early election results. As of Tuesday night’s early results, Robinson has 67.2% of the …
Democrat Elizabeth Lee, left, and Republican Mark Lamb are vying for the seat in Congressional District 5 that currently belongs to Andy Biggs.
2026 Elections

Lee leads Lamb in early CD5 voting

Voters in Arizona's 5th Congressional District chose between a former county sheriff and a registered nurse to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who gave up his congressional seat to run for …
Republican Kimberly Yee, left, and Democrat Terry Leyba Ruiz are competing to become Arizona’s next superintendent of public instruction in the Nov. 3 general election.
Election 2026

Ruiz takes early lead against Yee in Arizona superintendent race

Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz held an early lead Tuesday night in Arizona's race for superintendent of public instruction, potentially bringing a longtime classroom educator and community college …
In early results, incumbent Wendy Rogers is leading the LD 7 senate race.
Election 2026

Republican candidates lead in LD 7 races

Early results have the Republican candidates leading in the Legislative District 7 senate and representative races. In the senate race, Republican incumbent Wendy Rogers leads Democrat Michiel …
The Scottsdale Unified School District is asking voters to approve a five-year, $375 million capital improvement bond.
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Early results have SUSD school bond passing

Initial results from the polls have Scottsdale Unified School District’s five-year, $375 million capital improvement bond passing. Polls closed for Arizona’s Nov. 3 general election at 7 …
Two House of Representative seats and one Senate seat are being decided in Legislative District 14.
2026 Elections

Democrats enjoy early lead in Legislative District 14

Voters in Legislative District 14, which covers most of Gilbert and small portions of neighboring communities, chose candidates for one state Senate seat and two state House seats in the Nov. 3 …
Republican Julie Willoughby and Democrat Kristie O'Brien are vying for the seat being vacated by the term-limited J.D. Mesnard. Both candidates live in Chandler.
ELECTIONS 2026

Democrat has early lead in first report of Arizona LD 13 Senate results

The first results are coming in for the single Senate seat up for election Nov. 3 in Arizona's 13th Legislative District. Republican Julie Willoughby and Democrat Kristie O'Brien are vying for …
Voters in the Scottsdale Unified School District chose the next two governing board members during the Nov. 3 general election. Their choices are Jeanne Beasly (left) Amy Carney (Center) and Dr. Jennifer Johnson (right).
ELECTIONS

Preliminary results: Johnson leads race for SUSD governing board

Initial election results show Dr. Jennifer Johnson leading a three-person race for two seats opening up on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board next year. Polls closed for …
In early results, incumbent Jake Hoffman is leading Democrat Jayme Accalia in the Legislative District 15 senate race.
Election 2026

Hoffman leads Accalia in LD 15 senate race

In early results, incumbent Jake Hoffman leads Democrat Jayme Accalia in the Legislative District 15 senate race. Hoffman holds 53.7% of the vote to Accalia’s 46.22%. In the race for LD 15 …
Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington speaks at an event.
Phoenix City Council District 8

Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington headed toward reelection in early results

Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington appears headed for re-election for her District 8 City Council seat, according to early election results. Hodge Washington had 74.5% of the vote in …
Eva Osuna and Joysaphine Waitman-Powell are running for a council seat in Peoria's Pine District.
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Osuna takes commanding early lead in Peoria’s City Council Pine District

Eva Osuna has jumped out to a big lead in Peoria’s city council race for the Pine District, which covers the southern part of the city, according to unofficial results.
Early results are coming in for the general elections in Arizona's 8th Legislative District.
ELECTIONS 2026

Democrats lead in early returns for Arizona's 8th Legislative District

The first results are coming in for Arizona's 8th Legislative District in the 2026 midterm elections, which encompasses parts of Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa a nd the entirety of the Salt River …
Dr. Amelia Gallitano is leading incumbent Shawnna Bolick int he race for Senate in Arizona's 2nd Legislative District.
ELECTION 2026

Gallitano, Simicek, Wilmeth hold leads in LD2 elections

Democratic candidate Amelia Gallitano holds an early lead over incumbent Shawnna Bolick in the race for Senate in Arizona’s 2nd Legislative District in early voting results released on Tuesday night.
The first results are starting to come in for the Arizona Secretary of State race in the 2026 midterms.
ELECTIONS

Fontes leads Kolodin in early returns for Arizona's Secretary of State race

First results are starting to come in for Arizona's Secretary of State race in the 2026 midterm elections. Incumbent Democrat Adrian Fontes is facing off against Republican challenger Alexander …
Voters file toward the polls Nov. 3 at Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes, near Chandler. The first results are coming in for the two House seats up for grabs in Arizona's 13th Legislative District, which includes Sun Lakes.
ELECTIONS 2026

Democrats take early lead in Arizona House District 13 race

The first results are coming in for the two House seats up for grabs in Arizona's 13th Legislative District. Republicans Kevin Hartke and Janet Weninger. Democrats Raquel "Rockee" Armstrong …
Scottsdale City Councilman Barry Graham, who is running for a second terms, speaking to voters who were waiting in line 45 minutes or more to cast their ballots at the Indian Bend Wash Visitors Center Nov. 3.
ELECTIONS

Preliminary results tight for Scottsdale City Council

Initial results show Raoul Zubia and Barry Graham at the front of a close three-person race for two seats opening up on the Scottsdale City Council next year. Polls closed for Arizona’s …
Elections officials process mail-in ballots prior to first day of tabulation in Maricopa County, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Election 2026

Arizona ballot measure to change elections behind in early voting

A measure that could alter the way Arizona elections are run was failing amid early votes on Tuesday. Proposition 142, pushed by Arizona Republican legislators, has several items that could …
The 'yes' Proposition 411 vote is leading in early results in San Tan Valley. The proposition will decide whether the new town will raise the budget ceiling.
Election 2026

'Yes' on Prop. 411 leading in early results in San Tan Valley

Early results show San Tan Valley voters approving Proposition 411, which will decide whether to raise the town’s annual budget ceiling to $850 million. With the polls just closed, current vote …
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Finn has early lead in Peoria’s mayoral race

Peoria City Councilmember Michael Finn has an early lead in Peoria’s mayoral race for the 2026 General election, according to unofficial results.

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Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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Getting more spam calls lately? You’re not alone. Spam calls remain a frustration for Arizona residents, and new federal data show complaints are climbing again after several years of decline. …
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East Valley city council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

This diagram shows where landscaping would be planted around most of the planned smaller buildings in the Sun Village Fair shopping center at Alma School and Warner roads. A development plan that allows additional retail-pad buildings in the redeveloped shopping center was approved by the Chandler City Council at its Oct. 15 meeting.

When a hearing was held in September on a complicated commercial redevelopment proposal, one Chandler Planning and Zoning commissioner asked what happened to including housing in a mixed-use plan. …

Scottsdale-based construction company launches new outreach, giving program

A.R. Mays employees are seen at a recent Child Crisis Arizona Lunch for Love event. A.R. Mays Cares launched with a $200,000 commitment to Child Crisis Arizona over the next five years.

Scottsdale-based A.R. Mays Construction announced the launch of a new outreach and charitable giving program on Tuesday in a release.

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Tempe’s Prop. 424 unpopular in preliminary election results

Tempe City Hall in downtown Tempe.

Tempe’s sales tax proposition in the Nov. 3 election, known to voters as Prop. 424, is unpopular with early voters as “no” votes lead by over 10 percentage points after months of campaigning by …

Nick Monsour leads Treasurer race in early results

Residents wait in line to vote at a polling station in Sun City

Preliminary results for the Arizona’s Treasurers' race are in. According to unofficial results from Maricopa County, Nick Monsour is leading at 8:13 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 with 561,639 votes. …

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Phoenix Symphony could resume performances ‘this month’

On Nov. 2, the Phoenix Symphony’s musicians and its board and staff released a joint statement that indicates that talks to possibly resume the organization’s cancelled season continue.

Less than two weeks ago the Phoenix Symphony’s season came to a sudden halt. Now, ongoing talks indicate possible signs for the music to return to the stage.

Black Theatre Troupe brings ‘Black Nativity’ to Phoenix stage

Black Theatre Troupe will celebrate the holiday season with Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity,” running Nov. 27-Dec. 6 at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in downtown Phoenix.

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Luciano Buzzin

Luciano Buzzin, architect and former AJ Counselman, passed away 10/28/26. Services will be held at St George, date tbd.

Janet Louise (Pfander) Barker

Janet Barker, age 91, passed on October 11, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial service in Thornton, CO. on November 21st.
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Mimi Michelle Ohms

Mimi Michelle Ohms passed away on May 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 15, 1949, in Palo Alto, California. She attended Woodside High School and …
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Phillip Felker

Phillip Felker, 87, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully transitioned from this life to the next October 2025 after bravely facing a lengthy illness. Born in Logansport, Indiana, …
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Barry Stephen Kirschner

Our lives are quieter now, but richer for having known Barry Kirschner, who died in his sleep at the age of 71, on August 19th, 2026. He was born March 19th, 1955 at Turner AFB in Albany, Georgia. …

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