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In 5 states, Republicans may lose every statewide executive race on the ballot
Single-holder executive offices only; excludes courts, commissions and federal offices. Data: Associated Press; Axios analysis; Chart: Andrew Pantazi/Axios Democrats' midterm gains extended deep into the machinery of state government: They…
Axios2026/11/07
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Sundareshan to be next Arizona Senate president
Arizona Mirror2026/11/06
Politics
Former Pinal Sheriff Lamb ekes out a win, Crane and Nez still too close to call
Arizona Mirror2026/11/06
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De Los Santos named Arizona’s first Democratic house speaker in 60 years
Arizona Mirror2026/11/06
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Commentary: A vote for civility
Arizona Mirror2026/11/06

Education
Ballot Measures Banning Trans Student-Athletes Pass in Nebraska and Arizona
Nebraska and Arizona have passed ballot measures to ban transgender student-athletes from playing on girls’ sports teams, marking a significant referendum on trans rights.
The 742026/11/06
Politics
Trans sports bans get voter approval in 4 states
Voters in four states — Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington — passed measures to restrict transgender athletes’ participation in sports, a key policy focus of the Trump administration.
Ohio Capital Journal2026/11/06
Politics
Mendoza wins congressional seat from Republican Ciscomani
Democrat challenger JoAnna Mendoza has beaten Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani to take over the seat of the state’s most competitive district.
Arizona Mirror2026/11/05
Politics
Democrat Mansour defeats Norton to become next Arizona Treasurer
Democrats will be taking over the Arizona State Treasurer’s Office with Nick Mansour, the former CEO of the Arizona College of Nursing, beating his Republican opponent, Elijah Norton, by seven points.
Arizona Mirror2026/11/05
Politics
Former teacher Ruiz declares victory in race for Arizona superintendent of public instruction
Former school teacher Teresa Leyba Ruiz declared victory Thursday over Republican Kimberly Yee in the race to become Arizona’s next public schools chief.
Arizona Mirror2026/11/05
Politics
Shah triumphs over Feely in Arizona’s first congressional district
The Associated Press called the race for one of Arizona’s most competitive congressional seats for former state lawmaker and ER physician Amish Shah, upending years of Republican control in his second bid for Congress.
Arizona Mirror2026/11/05
Politics
Hobbs celebrates victory, shares centrist message scant on plans for trifecta
Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs celebrated a decisive victory over her Republican opponent Andy Biggs Wednesday night at a local carpenter’s union, but stressed to a room full of supporters that she and her lieutenant governor plan to…
Arizona Mirror2026/11/04
Politics
‘It’s a daunting task’: Democrats prep to lead Arizona legislature for first time in 60 years
For the first time in six decades, Democrats control the Arizona legislature and will be able to turn their policy priorities into state law.
Arizona Mirror2026/11/04
Politics
Vance and Trump blame midterm GOP elections loss on their war in Iran
The fingerpointing is coming from inside the house. Vice President JD Vance said in a lengthy social media post Wednesday that Republicans’ shellacking in the midterm elections the night before was mainly due to the administration’s war in…
Arizona Mirror2026/11/04
Politics
Arizona approves ballot measure designating sexes to sports teams
A ballot measure that would further restrict transgender people from competing on sports teams or using private spaces like locker rooms that align with their gender identity is projected to pass in Arizona, according to Decision Desk HQ.
The Hill2026/11/04
Politics
Arizona Democrats poised to flip two U.S. House seats
Arizona Democrats held strong leads early Wednesday in two of the state’s most competitive congressional districts, with JoAnna Mendoza and Amish Shah both poised to defeat their Republican opponents.
Arizona Mirror2026/11/04
Politics
Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters
Arizona voters weighed in on multiple ballot measures on Tuesday that were sent to the ballot by GOP lawmakers, and they overwhelmingly agreed with Republicans that taxes on groceries should be prohibited, but appear to have rejected other…
Arizona Mirror2026/11/04

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