Arizona Election 2024

Prop. 479 on extending transportation tax takes wide lead in early results

Maricopa County voters gave an early lead to Proposition 479, which is a half-cent sales tax to fund transportation infrastructure.

Maricopa County voters appear willing to continue paying a half cent sales tax to fund roads and transit infrastructure.

Proposition 479 jumped out to an early lead in with 62% of voters back it with about 42% of (precincts) reporting.

The potential approval was hailed by Maricopa County backers as a way to move forward with transportation in the region.

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