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Final counts point to Beck as new Peoria mayor

11/15/2022
With one of the most heated races for the Peoria mayor in recent memory nearly complete, it appears newcomer and local businessman Jason Beck will take the city’s highest office.

Judge allows more debate on ballot box 'watchers'

10/31/2022
PHOENIX — The federal judge who refused last week to block the activities of those watching drop boxes agreed Monday to give another group a chance to convince him to restrain their actions.

Ballot box watcher decision could come Wednesday

10/25/2022
A federal judge could decide as early as Wednesday whether to restrict the activities of those watching ballot drop boxes in Maricopa County.

Groups want ballot drop boxes clear of interference in …

10/25/2022
PHOENIX — Two political groups that encourage voting want a federal judge to order members of Clean Elections USA, some armed and in tactical gear, to stay away from ballot drop boxes.

Voter intimidation plagues drop boxes across Arizona

10/24/2022
Voters across the Valley have been facing issues of voter intimidation by groups reportedly dressed in camouflage and geared in tactical vests. Ruth Costner was dropping off her ballot in Mesa on Oct. 23 when she encountered a group waiting by the ballot box.

County officials hold another forum to tout election …

10/21/2022
PHOENIX — With so much disinformation still being circulated about Maricopa County election procedures and practices, county officials decided to hold another news conference this week on the …

Mattachione: Proposition 130 restores disabled …

10/19/2022
“Volunteers of America,” our U.S. military and our country’s creation of forced military service with a conscription act during the Civil War and the creation of the draft in 1940 …

County Elections establishes ‘Command Center’

10/4/2022
PHOENIX — Maricopa County elected and appointed officials — especially those charged with overseeing elections — have poured many resources into fighting disinformation and …

Get to know Peoria’s Mesquite District candidates: …

9/30/2022
To give residents another opportunity to learn more about the Mesquite District candidates, the Peoria Independent has submitted a second questionnaire inquiring about their stance on certain issues.

Voter deadlines are near for Scottsdale’s general …

9/30/2022
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, but several important voter deadlines — including the last day to register to vote — are right around the corner. Unlike Scottsdale’s November …

Q&A: Litchfield school board candidates address …

9/28/2022
School districts across the country are dealing with learning loss after more than two years of pandemic-related disruptions. How do you plan to do to address learning loss in LESD schools at the …

Judge blocks enforcement of voter law sponsored by …

9/27/2022
PHOENIX — A federal judge has blocked the state from enforcing a new law he said could inadvertently make felons out of volunteers who register people to vote.