Maricopa County – California Globe

Hobbs Projected To Win Reelection As Democrats Lead Across Arizona State Government

November 4, 2026 4:16 pmNovember 4, 2026 4:16 pm

Arizona Republicans faced losses across state government Wednesday as Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is projected to secure a second term and unofficial returns showed Democrats leading for majorities in both legislative chambers. The Associated Press called the governor’s race for...

Maricopa GOP Chair Reports Printer and Tabulator Issues on Election Day

November 3, 2026 4:08 pmNovember 3, 2026 4:15 pm

Maricopa County Republican Committee Chairman Craig Berland reported printer and ballot-tabulator problems at several voting locations Tuesday, raising concerns about delays and voter discouragement as county officials said all 254 vote centers opened on schedule. Berland told The Gateway Pundit...

Arizona Governor Hobbs Faces Backlash for Hiking Post Amid Severe Flooding

November 3, 2026 1:12 pmNovember 3, 2026 1:12 pm

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs faced criticism from Republican officials Monday after posting a campaign message about a morning hike as communities across northern Arizona dealt with flooding, evacuations, and emergency rescues. The governor’s office announced an emergency declaration later that...

Former Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda Lashes Out at Turning Point USA In Two Interviews Days Before Midterms

October 31, 2026 1:03 pmOctober 31, 2026 1:03 pm

Former Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda criticized Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action in two interviews published October 29, predicting losses for their endorsed candidates in Arizona and prompting a response from Turning Point Action Chief Operating Officer...

BREAKING: DOJ Refers Arizona Non-Citizen Voter Registration Allegations To FBI After Undercover Report Names Three Groups

October 30, 2026 4:25 pmOctober 30, 2026 4:39 pm

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has opened a case into allegations that three nonprofit organizations registered noncitizens to vote and referred the matter to the FBI, following the publication of an undercover report alleging improper voter...

Six Arrested In $1.4 Million Arizona Walmart Fraud Investigation Involving Shipments Through California To Vietnam

October 27, 2026 10:05 amOctober 27, 2026 10:05 am

Peoria police arrested six people following a two-month investigation into an alleged fraud operation involving approximately $1.4 million in merchandise purchased using stolen credit card information from Walmart customer accounts. The goods were shipped to Vietnam in containers, according to...

Fontes Rejects ‘Cartel Lawyer’ Label in AZ SOS Debate Clash With Kolodin

October 2, 2026 2:35 pmOctober 2, 2026 2:36 pm

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes warned Republican challenger Alex Kolodin of a “personal problem” during their Sept. 30 debate after Kolodin repeatedly invoked Fontes’ past criminal-defense work and called him a cartel lawyer. The exchange brought renewed attention to...