Republicans consider bypassing Hobbs’ veto of Arizona ICE Act with ballot referral
Republicans are surprised and disappointed with Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs for rejecting the Arizona Ice Act, saying they may try to bypass the governor with a vote referral. SB 1164 would have blocked state agencies and local governments from adopting policies that would ban cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Senate Speaker Warren Petersen (R-Gilbert), sponsoring […]
California lawmakers kill voter ID bill, launching a citizens’ ballot initiative instead
Sacramento – The bill requiring voter ID and citizenship registration was rejected by California lawmakers on Wednesday, but the legislative Republican sponsors vowed not to give up. Rep. Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego) has announced that he plans to launch a campaign to qualify for the proposal as a statewide voting initiative for the 2026 election. […]
‘That’s A Huge Problem’: Sean Spicer Sounds Alarm About GOP Turnout When Trump Isn’t On Ballot
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer warned that Republican voters could turn out to be a “big problem” for the party on Wednesday when President Donald Trump is not on the ballot. Liberal Susan Crawford defeated conservative Brad Simmell about 10 percent points in the race to fill a vacant Wisconsin Supreme Court about […]
Yuma school district says bond measure on ballot to improve safety
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily)–Yuma Elementary School District 1 I work to improve school safety, but I need it Passing bond measurement I will do so on November 5th. The district is proposing $77 million in bonds to revitalize facilities they say need some kind of maintenance. Approximately 12 people at the district school are at least […]
Yuma law enforcement talk impacts of border security ballot measure
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – Yuma’s law enforcement spoke with Arizona families on Thursday about Proposition 314. It is modelled on Texas law, which allows local and state police to enforce immigration laws. Currently, immigration is enforced at the federal level. If voters pass Proposal 314illegally crossing a border is a national crime and is enforced […]
Navajo Nation loses lawsuit over ballot curing issues after election
The Navajo Nation’s second lawsuit seeking to give voters more time to address questionable ballot signatures has been dismissed. An Apache County Superior Court judge has ruled against a lawsuit filed after about 175 Navajo voters were given 24 hours to correct inconsistent signatures on their early ballots. . The lawsuit asked for Navajo voters […]
Maricopa County Republican say transportation ballot measure fell short of vote threshold to pass
Maricopa County Republicans are asking a judge to repeal the county’s latest version of the long-running transportation sales tax, citing a lack of 60% voter approval. Originally adopted as Prop. 300 in 1985, continued as Prop. 400 in 2004, and passed as Prop. 479 in 2024, the county’s 0.5 cent transportation sales tax has been […]
IN-DEPTH: How border communities are preparing for ballot measure giving local police immigration enforcement powers | News
NOGALES, Ariz. (KVOA) — During the 2024 general election, Arizona voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 314, a bill that gives state and local law enforcement the power to enforce immigration laws. In Nogales, many residents have contacted police departments and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office with questions and concerns about what the law means for […]
In 2024, Latinos finally became Americans at the ballot box
Forty years ago in November, Cesar Chavez spoke at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, and it was as much a promise as it was a warning. The main topic of his 25-minute talk was the lessons he learned from organizing his career. campesinos It also faces fierce opposition in California and elsewhere. “All my […]
In California’s close House races, campaigns work to ensure every ballot counts
The election has ended and you can no longer vote. But campaigns in close congressional races across California are scrambling to make sure their supporters’ votes are counted. A process known as “ballot curing” is becoming increasingly common, with campaigns reaching out to voters whose votes weren’t counted for technical reasons and giving them a […]
