Republican Rep. Eli Crane’s lead over Democrat Jonathan Nez narrowed to 3,235 votes in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District on Friday, according to Decision Desk HQ’s unofficial returns. That is 1,011 fewer than the 4,246-vote advantage in our previous report. The race remains uncalled.
Republican Rep. Abraham Hamadeh defeated Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result keeps the seat in Republican hands.
Arizona voters approved Proposition 318, expanding restrictions on participation in female school sports, according to The Associated Press. The state’s unofficial returns show 1,358,417 yes votes (58.94%) and 946,350 no votes (41.06%).
Republican Mark Lamb defeated Democrat Elizabeth Lee in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result keeps the seat in Republican hands.
Democrats secured control of Congress as House flips spread across the country. See the national balance, winning candidates, parties, states, districts and links to the individual race reports.
Democrat Amish Shah defeated Republican Jay Feely in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the Maricopa County seat from Republican to Democratic control.
Democrat Joanna Mendoza defeated Republican Juan Ciscomani in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs won reelection in Arizona, defeating Republican Andy Biggs, according to Decision Desk HQ. Her victory keeps the governorship in Democratic hands.
Six finalists will interview for Mesa’s fire-chief post. No appointment has been announced, and the city manager appoints the chief.
A committee recommended a $36 million increase for the I-10/Jackrabbit Trail interchange. Regional Council approval is still required.
Crews have returned to Station 305 after work that added bathrooms, equipment-supporting electrical upgrades, a gear-cleaning area and security improvements.
The City Council renewed Tucson police participation in the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force and required reports on plate-reader activity at six and 12 months.
The Arizona park’s new designation keeps the monument’s existing boundaries and establishes requirements for Tribal consultation, cultural-site protection and traditional-use access.
Arizona retains control of prison health care for now after the Ninth Circuit blocked a scheduled transfer to receiver Annette Chambers-Smith. Her appointment and planning authority remain in place.
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved an automatic November bill credit and a one-month pause in APS’s monthly renewable-energy charge.
Richard Blackstar was booked on murder and aggravated-assault charges after a Phoenix crash killed a 10-year-old passenger.
The council selected Moses Milazzo on Oct. 16. His formal appointment and swearing-in are scheduled for Oct. 20.
Peoria and ADOT will present final-design plans for the El Mirage Road connection between Loop 303 and Jomax Road on Oct. 21. Public comments are due by Nov. 6.
Mesa’s Design Review Board reviewed Gateway Crossing plans on Oct. 13, but did not take a formal vote.
The contribution is the first corporate gift to United Way’s Supercharging PEEPs effort. More than 600 children were on the program’s waitlist, according to a county supervisor.
Arizona added 22,700 not-seasonally-adjusted nonfarm payroll jobs over the year to September, a 0.7% increase. Its seasonally adjusted labor force fell by 121,241, or 3.2%.
An envelope opened at the Arizona Department of State prompted evacuation of the Executive Tower. No injuries were reported.
