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Travis White is seeking a two-year seat on the Higley Unified School District Governing Board in a write-in election.
Write-in candidate says parent advocacy led him into East Valley school board race
Higley school board write-in candidate Travis White says his advocacy for public schools and district programs led him to seek Scott Glover’s former seat and fight in court for an election. more
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Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Teresa Leyba Ruiz is facing a possible investigation for allegedly violating state law by campaigning at public schools and posting photos and videos of her visits to campuses on campaign social media accounts.
Arizona school superintendent candidates battle over using classroom, student videos in campaigns
PHOENIX — Both candidates vying for the state’s top education office sat in classrooms, talked to students and used the footage for campaign fodder. But only one could land in legal trouble for … more
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Sen. T.J. Shope details Wednesday what he said were questions about the investigation conducted by Attorney General Kris Mayes into whether Gov. Katie Hobbs was involved in a ‘pay to play’ scheme with the owner of group homes for foster children.
Republican senators provide new information in Arizona governor’s alleged ‘pay-to-play’ scheme
PHOENIX — Republican state senators presented Wednesday what they said was new information proving that Sunshine Residential did not need — and was not entitled — to the large increase it got … more
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Assistant Maricopa County Manager Zach Shira (left) and Maricopa County Director of Elections Scott Jarrett speak to members of the Board of Supervisors at its meeting On Sept. 2.
Maricopa County supervisors approve voting centers, emergency locations for election
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved polling locations and emergency vote centers for the November general election at its regular meeting Tuesday. more
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Secretary of state candidates Alexander Kolodin, left, and Adrian Fontes, right, in a Monday night debate on KAET-TV with host Ted Simons.
Arizona secretary of state candidates spar over election safety, mail-in voting in debate
PHOENIX — The outcome of the highly contested race for secretary of state could depend on whether voters believe elections in Arizona are safe and secure. “They’ve been safe and secure for … more
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Gov. Katie Hobbs tries her hand at cutting dough for pastries during a campaign event Sunday at La Purisima Bakery in Glendale before refusing to disclose who is putting money into her legal defense fund.
Arizona governor not disclosing donors to legal fund defense
GLENDALE — Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t disclose who is helping to fund the legal costs she has incurred in investigations of whether she was involved in a “pay-to-play” scheme. Nor does she … more
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Kurt Brooks has been added to the list of qualified write-in candidates for the vacant two-year Higley Unified School District Governing Board seat.
Third write-in candidate added to race for vacant Higley school board seat
Kurt Brooks has joined Kathleen Richards and Travis White as a write-in candidate for the vacant two-year Higley Unified School District Governing Board seat after county officials amended his original filing. more
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Daniel Butierez Sr., left, faces off against incumbent Adelita Grijalva Wednesday night in a debate between candidates for CD 7.
Grijalva, Butierez spar over elections, mail-in voting during CD7 debate
SCOTTSDALE — The Republican contender for Congress in the 7th Congressional District says he supports some of the election law changes being proposed by President Trump. “I don’t think … more
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Kathleen Richards ran for the Higley Unified School District Governing Board in 2024 and now is a write-in candidate for a two-year seat in the November election.
Contender disputes claims surrounding Higley school board write-in candidacy
Higley school board write-in candidate Kathleen Richards says she learned of Scott Glover’s resignation the morning it happened and rejects suggestions of a coordinated effort to secure a spot on the November ballot. more
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The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 order overturned a lower court injunction that had been issued and blocked a presidential executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service to set up new rules about voting by mail.
Fontes lashes out at U.S. Supreme Court over 'convoluted' mail-in ballot order
PHOENIX - Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on Monday criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's “convoluted order” that allows the Trump administration to advance the president's plan to implement … more
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Higley USD has a board seat to fill after the resignation of Scott Glover. It will be done by write-in election.
Higley school board vacancy headed to November write-in election after court ruling
Higley Unified voters will choose between write-in candidates Travis White and Kathleen Richards in November after courts ordered Scott Glover’s vacant board seat onto the ballot. more
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Kimberly Yee, Arizona State Treasurer and former legislative leader on education policy, is running for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Yee, Ruiz continue early leads in Arizona superintendent race
The race to lead Arizona's public education system is officially set after voters selected the Republican and Democratic nominees for Superintendent of Public Instruction during Tuesday's primary election. more
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