southwest region · AZ
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WASHINGTON — Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March, according to the latest consumer price index figures released Friday. Costs jumped 0.9% in March compared to the previous month — that’s up from the 0.3% increase in February. Prices for all items together, including food, […]
Three Democratic members of Congress said they were horrified that immigrants were being stuffed into holding cells “like sardines” at a Mesa Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility they showed up to without warning on Thursday night. The visit came in the wake of the Arizona Mirror’s reporting on Thursday detailing how the Arizona Removal […]
A Latino and immigrant rights group is suing the Republican leaders of the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives, accusing them of violating the constitutional rights of multiple people who were banned from visiting the state legislature for protesting. Living United for Change in Arizona filed a lawsuit in federal court last week against Senate […]
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump said Thursday she was “never involved in any capacity” with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and that “baseless lies” about her are being circulated. In a rare solo statement livestreamed on the White House website, Melania Trump also called for a congressional hearing featuring the women who have shared […]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s threats to destroy power plants and bridges in Iran before saying he was prepared for a “whole civilization” to die have renewed questions about what constitutes an illegal order and what, if any, repercussions officials could face for committing war crimes. The issue originally surged to the forefront last year […]
Millions of women could face new challenges to voting under President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, which would require voters to prove their citizenship before casting a ballot. The federal legislation would mandate that most Americans show a birth certificate or passport to register to vote. But people with names that don’t match their birth […]
Incumbent: Ruben Gallego
The Arizona U.S. House Primary Election on August 25, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for all nine of Arizona's congressional districts. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, with each district electing one representative.
Incumbent: Katie Hobbs
The Arizona Governor Primary Election on August 25, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Arizona. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to compete for the state's highest executive office.
Incumbent: Kris Mayes
The Arizona Attorney General Primary Election on August 25, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General serves as Arizona's top prosecutor and legal advisor, overseeing consumer protection, civil rights enforcement, and criminal appeals.
The Arizona State Legislature Primary Election on August 25, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for all 90 seats in the Arizona House of Representatives and 30 seats in the Arizona State Senate. Winners of the primary will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for control of the state legislature.
