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Arizona

Sinema’s Democratic Challenger Ruben Gallego Opposes Cutting Pentagon Spending
Rep. Gallego, a member of the Progressive Caucus, took donations from weapons manufacturers and Israel lobbying groups.

Kyrsten Sinema Challenger Ruben Gallego Breaks Fundraising Record With $1M Haul
The Gallego campaign says it got over 27,000 donations, breaking the previous 24-hour fundraising record in Arizona.

Republicans Invite Sinema to Caucus With Them Instead of Democrats
Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema switched her political affiliation from Democrat to independent in December.

Ruben Gallego Announces Senate Run Against Kyrsten Sinema in 2024
"The rich and the powerful, they don’t need more advocates," Gallego said in his campaign announcement video.

State Legislatures Are Now Targeting Health Care for Transgender Adults
Legislators in at least seven states have prefiled bills that would restrict or even criminalize gender affirming care.

Arizona Governor-Elect Taps Critic of Racism in Child Welfare to Lead CPS Agency
An investigation found that 1 in 3 Black children in Phoenix had endured a DCS investigation over one five-year period.

Outgoing Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Is Building Illegal Border Wall
“It’s quite amazing that there’s simply been no [federal] law enforcement response,” says Myles Traphagen.

Progressives Vow to “Replace Sinema” After Arizona Senator Ditches Democrats
Arizona activists say they will back a Democratic challenger against Kyrsten Sinema if she runs for reelection in 2024.

Critics Slam Sinema for Leaving Democratic Party Days After Warnock’s Win
Sinema's move may impact the power balance in the closely divided Senate, depending on which party caucus she joins.

Trump Demands Election Loser Kari Lake Be “Installed” as Arizona Governor
Lake still hasn't conceded the race, but some of her allies are falsely claiming that the election was fraudulent.