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Elections

Campaigns, election administration, polling, and the road to November.

Elections

ICE has no plans to target polls, DHS says — but leaves the door open for mass enforcement

WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not planning an aggressive campaign at voting sites during the upcoming midterm elections, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday in response to a States Newsroom inquiry about a letter from U.S. Senate Democrats voicing concerns about armed...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 30, 12:40 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a straightforward account of DHS's statement regarding ICE's plans for the midterm elections without employing loaded language or casting motives in a negative light.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a straightforward account of DHS's statement regarding ICE's plans for the midterm elections without employing loaded language or casting motives in a negative light.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Few Arizona lawmakers see upsets in their primary races

While most Arizona lawmakers seeking another term appear to have advanced to the general election, a few Democrats were upset in their primary races. The post Few Arizona lawmakers see upsets in their primary races first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 30, 12:24 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a factual account of primary election outcomes in Arizona without bias or loaded language, simply stating who advanced and who was upset.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a factual account of primary election outcomes in Arizona without bias or loaded language, simply stating who advanced and who was upset.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

The petition box Catherine Miranda never checked, and the ethics case that died quietly

A party-line Senate panel opened an ethics investigation into Sen. Catherine Miranda in 2017 over an unchecked box on a voucher referendum petition. One Republican admitted he had the motions written before the hearing started. Six months later the chairwoman dismissed it. Almost nobody wrote the ending.

Michael Williams • Jul 30, 10:15 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents a straightforward account of the ethics investigation into Sen. Catherine Miranda, detailing the events and reactions from both parties without overt bias. It maintains a neutral tone by attributing criticisms and providing context, thereby avoiding loaded language or partisan framing.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a straightforward account of the ethics investigation into Sen. Catherine Miranda, detailing the events and reactions from both parties without overt bias. It maintains a neutral tone by attributing criticisms and providing context, thereby avoiding loaded language or partisan framing.

Elections

New ballot drop-off option proves popular in primary, potentially leading to faster election results

When Arizonans went to the polls last week for the state primary election, they made their preferences clear about more than just the candidates: They also really liked the option to get their mail ballots counted faster by showing identification. More than 6,000 voters used the new, optional procedure in Pima...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 30, 8:00 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents a neutral reporting of a new ballot drop-off option used during the primary election, focusing on the positive reception by voters without employing loaded language or partisan framing.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a neutral reporting of a new ballot drop-off option used during the primary election, focusing on the positive reception by voters without employing loaded language or partisan framing.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Abortion access may not mobilize voters unless they hear more about threats to it, poll suggests

A survey of voters in three battleground states, including Arizona, found that abortion remains a deciding issue in choosing which candidates to support. Impact Research, a public opinion research company that frequently works with progressive organizations, partnered with Reproductive Freedom for All to gauge how...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 29, 4:27 PM

Lean leftLean leftThe article highlights a poll indicating that abortion access influences voter decisions, framing the issue with sympathetic language towards reproductive rights. It also references a progressive research organization, which suggests a lean towards a soft progressive perspective.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article highlights a poll indicating that abortion access influences voter decisions, framing the issue with sympathetic language towards reproductive rights. It also references a progressive research organization, which suggests a lean towards a soft progressive perspective.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Dueling appeals rulings on Trump mail-ballot order push fight toward high court

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the federal government can continue implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting vote-by-mail, reaching the opposite conclusion that another appeals panel decided over the weekend. The conflict appeared to make it even more clear the issue will have to be...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 29, 11:11 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents a factual account of conflicting federal appeals court rulings regarding Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, without showing a clear bias toward either side.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a factual account of conflicting federal appeals court rulings regarding Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, without showing a clear bias toward either side.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Heap Touts Fast Primary Count as Proof Arizona Reforms Working

Results validate Heap’s campaign promises; Heap praises staff for success

The Arizona Globe • Jul 29, 9:43 AM

Lean rightLean rightThe article presents a soft conservative framing by emphasizing the efficient primary count as a success of reforms, aligning with Heap's campaign promises and praising the staff, which suggests a positive view of conservative governance.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article presents a soft conservative framing by emphasizing the efficient primary count as a success of reforms, aligning with Heap's campaign promises and praising the staff, which suggests a positive view of conservative governance.
(from The Arizona Globe)

Elections

Judge tosses GOP voucher measure that would have blocked all future reforms

A Republican-backed ballot referral that sought to amend the state’s constitution to ensure private school voucher funding for military families is protected was tossed off the ballot on Wednesday after a judge concluded that it unconstitutionally would also ban any future reforms to the voucher system. Maricopa...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 29, 9:16 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article presents the judicial decision against the Republican-backed ballot measure in a way that conveys a critical stance toward the GOP's intentions, emphasizing the negative implications for future reforms while lacking a robust exploration of conservative viewpoints or arguments.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article presents the judicial decision against the Republican-backed ballot measure in a way that conveys a critical stance toward the GOP's intentions, emphasizing the negative implications for future reforms while lacking a robust exploration of conservative viewpoints or arguments.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Wild horse decisions should be led by science

Karen Schutte’s recent Arizona Capitol Times op-ed, “Arizona Should Not Manage Wild Horses by Straw Poll,” raises an important question that deserves serious consideration: How should public agencies establish population targets for free-roaming wildlife? The post Wild horse decisions should be led by science first...

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 29, 9:04 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents a neutral stance on managing wild horse populations, emphasizing the need for scientific guidance without advocating for a particular political viewpoint. It raises a question for consideration rather than pushing a specific agenda.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a neutral stance on managing wild horse populations, emphasizing the need for scientific guidance without advocating for a particular political viewpoint. It raises a question for consideration rather than pushing a specific agenda.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Lawmakers debate election security, voter confidence

Lawmakers and election administrators debated voter access and election confidence in Chicago, as disputes over proof of citizenship requirements continue to divide states. The post Lawmakers debate election security, voter confidence first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 29, 9:01 AM

CenterCenterThe article presents a straight news account of a debate among lawmakers and election administrators regarding voter access and election confidence, without a clear lean toward either political side or overtly loaded language.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a straight news account of a debate among lawmakers and election administrators regarding voter access and election confidence, without a clear lean toward either political side or overtly loaded language.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

National Dems pledge $10M for Hobbs as GOP group stays silent on Biggs

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign is celebrating a $10 million boost from the Democratic Governors Association as she ramps up to face Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs. DGA announced its spending plan early Tuesday, acknowledging it views Arizona as having the closest race for governor in the nation....

Arizona Mirror • Jul 28, 6:08 PM

Lean leftLean leftThe article highlights a significant financial boost for Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs without providing counterpoints from the GOP or addressing potential concerns about Andy Biggs. The focus is on the Democratic support, creating a soft progressive tilt.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article highlights a significant financial boost for Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs without providing counterpoints from the GOP or addressing potential concerns about Andy Biggs. The focus is on the Democratic support, creating a soft progressive tilt.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Judge says anti-union ballot item unconstitutional

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that Proposition 143, a Republican-backed ballot measure targeting public employee unions, is unconstitutional and cannot appear on Arizona's November ballot. The post Judge says anti-union ballot item unconstitutional first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 28, 5:00 PM

CenterCenterThe article reports on a court ruling regarding a Republican-backed ballot measure targeting public employee unions, presenting the decision without loaded language or clear bias toward either party.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article reports on a court ruling regarding a Republican-backed ballot measure targeting public employee unions, presenting the decision without loaded language or clear bias toward either party.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Arizona Corporation Commission primary exposes Republican rift

Myers and his supporters are criticizing the interest groups that backed Heap’s campaign. The post Arizona Corporation Commission primary exposes Republican rift first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 28, 3:40 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a straightforward account of the primary without clear partisan or ideological framing, focusing on the rift within the Republican party without favoring one side.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a straightforward account of the primary without clear partisan or ideological framing, focusing on the rift within the Republican party without favoring one side.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Judge: GOP ballot measure aimed at teachers union unconstitutionally guts police, fire unions too

A Republican ballot referral that sought to amend the state’s constitution to put the state’s largest teacher’s union out of business was tossed off the ballot on Tuesday after a judge concluded that it also would have outlawed all public sector unions. And that violates the Arizona Constitution’s Separate...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 28, 2:35 PM

Lean leftLean leftThe article presents a soft progressive tilt by framing the GOP ballot measure as an attack on unions, including public sector unions, which are portrayed negatively due to the unconstitutionality of the measure without sufficiently discussing any GOP rationale.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article presents a soft progressive tilt by framing the GOP ballot measure as an attack on unions, including public sector unions, which are portrayed negatively due to the unconstitutionality of the measure without sufficiently discussing any GOP rationale.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

DEI restrictions can go on the Arizona ballot, judge rules

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge said this week Arizona voters can decide the fate of Proposition 142, which aims to eliminate DEI requirements from public job postings. The post DEI restrictions can go on the Arizona ballot, judge rules first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 28, 1:27 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article presents a ruling that allows voters to decide on Proposition 142, which suggests a skeptical view of DEI efforts by letting voters challenge them, leaning towards a conservative viewpoint.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article presents a ruling that allows voters to decide on Proposition 142, which suggests a skeptical view of DEI efforts by letting voters challenge them, leaning towards a conservative viewpoint.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Unity Without Standards Isn’t Unity

Following his primary defeat, Anthony Dunham argues the Arizona Republican Party must adopt a code of conduct, strengthen candidate vetting, and hold its own accountable to rebuild trust.

The State 48 News • Jul 27, 9:32 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article suggests a need for accountability and standards within the Arizona Republican Party, framing the absence of such measures as a problem. This implies a lean toward conservative concerns about party integrity and governance.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article suggests a need for accountability and standards within the Arizona Republican Party, framing the absence of such measures as a problem. This implies a lean toward conservative concerns about party integrity and governance.
(from The State 48 News)

Elections

Arizona Prop. 314 remains in effect after ruling

A judge is allowing Arizona’s new voter-approved law allowing the state’s police more immigration enforcement authority to remain in effect. The post Arizona Prop. 314 remains in effect after ruling first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 27, 2:17 PM

Lean rightLean rightThe article frames the ruling positively regarding law enforcement authority under Prop. 314, suggesting a lean toward emphasizing border control and immigration enforcement without opposing viewpoints.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean right. The article frames the ruling positively regarding law enforcement authority under Prop. 314, suggesting a lean toward emphasizing border control and immigration enforcement without opposing viewpoints.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

State immigration enforcement proceeds as judge wants to see clear harm

Arizona’s new voter-approved law allowing the state’s police more immigration enforcement authority remains in effect after a federal judge ruled last week that no one has shown they have been harmed by the measure. The post State immigration enforcement proceeds as judge wants to see clear harm first appeared on...

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 27, 2:17 PM

CenterCenterThe article presents a factual report on the federal judge's ruling regarding Arizona's immigration enforcement law without introducing overt bias or loaded language. It attributes the judicial outcome neutrally, maintaining a center stance by focusing on what occurred and the legal implications.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article presents a factual report on the federal judge's ruling regarding Arizona's immigration enforcement law without introducing overt bias or loaded language. It attributes the judicial outcome neutrally, maintaining a center stance by focusing on what occurred and the legal implications.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Gallego donates Palantir cash to immigrant relief fund, cuts ties with ICE’s ‘tech backbone’

Democratic U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego donated $17,500 his campaign received from executives for surveillance company Palantir to help undocumented immigrants, the Arizona Mirror has learned. Gallego donated the campaign money to the Arizona Undocumented Workers Relief Fund, a spokesperson for the senator confirmed to...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 27, 1:43 PM

LeftLeftThe article frames Gallego's donation as a positive action supporting undocumented immigrants, emphasizing his break from a controversial tech company associated with ICE. This aligns with strong progressive values and treats opposition to this stance as illegitimate.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Left. The article frames Gallego's donation as a positive action supporting undocumented immigrants, emphasizing his break from a controversial tech company associated with ICE. This aligns with strong progressive values and treats opposition to this stance as illegitimate.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Trump administration sustains defeat on vote-by-mail order in federal appeals court

The Trump administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a district court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s broad March 31 executive order restricting vote-by-mail. The move came just two days after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to resume the controversial...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 27, 12:56 PM

CenterCenterThe article reports on a legal challenge faced by the Trump administration regarding a vote-by-mail order, focusing on the court's rulings without framing the issue with loaded language or partisan bias.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article reports on a legal challenge faced by the Trump administration regarding a vote-by-mail order, focusing on the court's rulings without framing the issue with loaded language or partisan bias.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Judge allows comprehensive election measure to proceed

Arizona voters can be asked to decide on sweeping proposed changes in state election laws in a single take-it-or-leave-it ballot measure, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge has ruled. The post Judge allows comprehensive election measure to proceed first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Jul 27, 11:16 AM

CenterCenterThe article reports on a court ruling allowing voters to decide on a proposed election measure, presenting the information straightforwardly without significant framing or bias.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article reports on a court ruling allowing voters to decide on a proposed election measure, presenting the information straightforwardly without significant framing or bias.
(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Elections

Who Runs Maricopa County Elections, and What They Control

The Recorder, Board of Supervisors, and Elections Department split the work. Confusion about those desks is how bad claims spread.

Michael Williams • Jul 27, 9:00 AM

CenterCenterMaps Maricopa election roles and responsibilities without endorsing either party's narrative about 2022 or 2024.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. Maps Maricopa election roles and responsibilities without endorsing either party's narrative about 2022 or 2024.

Elections

‘Sham’ Green Party candidates tied to GOP machine as they funnel cash to a mystery company

They say they’re genuine Green Party candidates, but Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier are working hand-in-hand with Arizona’s Republican campaign machine, seemingly violating Clean Elections rules and sending huge chunks of public campaign funding to a shadowy, newly minted Nevada business. The Arizona Green Party...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 27, 8:44 AM

Lean leftLean leftThe article suggests that the Green Party candidates are disingenuous and collaborates with the GOP, using loaded terms like 'sham' and 'shadowy,' which indicates a soft progressive tilt while omitting potential defenses or perspectives from the candidates.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The article suggests that the Green Party candidates are disingenuous and collaborates with the GOP, using loaded terms like 'sham' and 'shadowy,' which indicates a soft progressive tilt while omitting potential defenses or perspectives from the candidates.
(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Election deniers and conspiracy theorists top Arizona’s Republican nominees this year

Republican voters in Arizona sent a litany of election deniers to the November ballot, chief among them the nominees for the top three statewide offices. But they’re far from the only ones who advanced to the general election. The Grand Canyon State has long been at the center of the election conspiracy theories...

Arizona Mirror • Jul 24, 5:02 PM

Lean leftLean leftThe framing emphasizes the negative implications of election deniers and conspiracy theorists within the Republican party, using loaded language that portrays these individuals unfavorably while omitting any substantive counterpoints from the GOP.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Lean left. The framing emphasizes the negative implications of election deniers and conspiracy theorists within the Republican party, using loaded language that portrays these individuals unfavorably while omitting any substantive counterpoints from the GOP.
(from Arizona Mirror)

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