However, as the Republican Party infiltrates Latinos across the electorate, Maricopa may return to the Republican Party.

This fall, Arizona voters will elect one senator and nine representatives. Inflation and Supply Senator Mark Kelly (D, Arizona), who has prioritized tackling challenges in his chain, is running for his first term after winning a special election two years ago. . In Maricopa he will have four house races.

Swelling inflation and skyrocketing costs of living had far-reaching effects on all Americans, but Maricopa County’s growing voters were hit particularly hard.

Inflation in Phoenix reached 11% earlier this year, with housing costs rising steadily in Maricopa and across the state, along with gas, food and prescription drug prices.

Immigration remains a prominent issue among Arizona voters, but reproductive rights and a rise in gun violence countywide may also determine the outcome of the state’s upcoming midterm elections.

The day the landmark Supreme Court ruling was overturned Law vs Wade, Pro-Choice protesters gathered outside the Phoenix State Capitol. Planned Parenthood Arizona has canceled all scheduled abortions.

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Arizona has lenient gun laws. Republican voters in Arizona tend to support a tougher approach to gun violence, backing candidates who support arming teachers and increasing security in schools.

In 2021 and the first half of 2022, there will be at least a dozen shootings in Arizona. Most of these incidents occurred in Phoenix.

— James Baratta