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Autumn among the aspens.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Lyse Doucet, chief international correspondent for the BBC, receives the 2024 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the UA School of Journalism; and Richard Cachor Taylor's talks about his book "Birds of Arizona".

Sheriff Chris Nanos faces another criminal investigation

Nanos’ disciplinary action against his political opponent is at the center of this investigation.

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Gallego is five-term House member and an Iraq War veteran.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

Maricopa County voters’ long ballot could lead to delays

In Maricopa County, voters have had to sift through a two-page, front and back ballot with a wide range of issues.

NPR Election Day live updates

Here's what you need to know, including when polls close

Hesitant progressives are "swapping" their votes with blue states

Arizona and other swing state voters are eligible to “swap” their votes with other people in predominantly Democratic states.

Competition rises in Legislative District 17 race: Democrats looking to flip legislature

Arizona Democrats are making a strong push to flip Legislative District 17, a GOP-favored area, by focusing on independent voters and framing their Republican opponents as too extreme.

The Buzz: Returning civility to elections and politics

As 2024 campaigns draw to a close, we ask how we can dial back inflammatory rhetoric.

Your Vote 2024: Voting Guide

Become informed about the process of exercising your voting rights by learning about the essential steps in the voting process.

Fact Check AZ: Claims in the campaigns for and against Prop 139

Both sides are pushing messages that sometimes leave out some key information.

Fact Check Arizona: Election Conspiracy Theories

With claims of voter fraud and election conspiracy theories abounding, we check in with a reporter who covers voting.

Mayes joins 24 states to challenge Idaho's abortion ban

Idaho's abortion ban faces legal challenge as Mayes joins 24 states to uphold protections for emergency care.

AZ Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick faces complaint over alleged judicial conduct violation

Bolick is under fire for allegedly violating judicial conduct rules at a Republican Party event.

Vance repeats mass deportation promises at second Tucson rally

"We gotta get those people out of our country," he said.

The minimum wage for tipped workers is on the ballot in two states, including here in Arizona

In Massachusetts and Arizona, voters will decide if a lower official wage for tipped workers should be phased out or made permanent.

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