Gabriel Sandoval, The Associated Press

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Legislative immunity is a privilege in most states. A speeding ticket could change that in Arizona

Legislative immunity is a privilege in most states. A speeding ticket could change that in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) -- When a police officer gave state Sen. Mark Finchem a speeding ticket, the Arizona Republican didn't need to worry about the consequences.

Arizona secretary of state overstepped his authority on elections manual, judge rules

PHOENIX (AP) -- A ruling by a Maricopa County judge has invalidated provisions of Arizona's elections manual, including one that said the secretary of state must canvass election results even if a county has not certified its ballots.

ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays

PHOENIX (AP) -- Voter rights groups on Saturday petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with their mail-in ballots following delays in vote counting and notifying voters about problems.

Troubled by illegal border crossings, Arizona voters approve state-level immigration enforcement

Troubled by illegal border crossings, Arizona voters approve state-level immigration enforcement

PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona voters have approved letting local police arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the state from Mexico, an authority that would encroach on the federal government's power over immigration enforcement but would not take effect immediately, if ever.

Voters in battleground Arizona to decide if local agencies can police illegal immigration

Voters in battleground Arizona to decide if local agencies can police illegal immigration

PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona voters are set to decide whether to let local police arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the state from Mexico, an authority that would encroach on the federal government's power over immigration enforcement but would not take effect immediately, if ever.

Trump's deportation plans worry families with relatives in US illegally

Trump's deportation plans worry families with relatives in US illegally

PHOENIX (AP) -- Jocelyn Ruiz remembers when her fifth-grade teacher warned the class about large-scale patrols that would target immigrants in Arizona's largest metropolitan area. She asked her mom about it -- and unearthed a family secret.

Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from Harris and Trump

Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from Harris and Trump

PHOENIX (AP) -- Early in-person voting began Wednesday in Arizona, making it the first of this year's presidential battleground states where all residents can cast a ballot at a traditional polling place ahead of Election Day.

Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from the presidential campaigns

Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from the presidential campaigns

PHOENIX (AP) -- Early in-person voting begins Wednesday in Arizona, making it the first of this year's presidential battleground states where all residents can cast a ballot at a traditional polling place ahead of Election Day.

Retirement on Arizona right-leaning high court gives Democratic governor rare chance to fill seat

PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Supreme Court Justice Robert Brutinel announced Tuesday he will retire this fall, giving Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs a rare opportunity to fill his seat on the Republican-dominated court.

With immigration and abortion on Arizona's ballot, Republicans are betting on momentum

With immigration and abortion on Arizona's ballot, Republicans are betting on momentum

PHOENIX (AP) -- Voters will decide ballot measures on abortion and immigration in Arizona, a key battleground state where Republicans are looking to capitalize on concerns about illegal border crossings to counter an expected increase in turnout by people determined to restore and protect abortion rights.

Arizona's 2-page ballots could make for long lines on Election Day

Arizona's 2-page ballots could make for long lines on Election Day

PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona election officials are warning there could be delays at polling places and vote-counting machines could jam as voters fill out a multipage ballot, an unusual occurrence in the presidential battleground state.

Arizona county canvass starts recount process in tight Democratic primary in US House race

Arizona county canvass starts recount process in tight Democratic primary in US House race

PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona's most populous county certified its primary election results Monday, setting in motion a recount for the Democratic nomination in an open congressional district where 42 votes separate the top contenders.

Democratic primary in Arizona's 3rd District is too close to call, AP determines

Democratic primary in Arizona's 3rd District is too close to call, AP determines

PHOENIX (AP) -- The race for the Democratic nomination in Arizona's 3rd Congressional District narrowed further Monday, making it too close to call and ensuring an automatic recount.

Trump endorses Republican rivals in swing state Arizona congressional primary

Trump endorses Republican rivals in swing state Arizona congressional primary

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican rivals in a closely watched open congressional race in Arizona, a rare and surprising move before Tuesday's primary election.