Arizona stories ready to republish | October 27, 2026

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Pollsters: Arizona congressional races are far from over
With just over a week to go until the midterm elections, it’s anybody’s game in Arizona's 1st and 6th congressional districts. That’s the takeaway from political pollsters from the Cook Political Report and Noble Predictive Insights, who report neck-and-neck races down the home stretch. And an analyst says independent voters' disapproval of Republican President Donald Trump could ultimately decide the winners. By Christopher Boan.

Property tax relief on the ballot in seven states
Propositions to amend state constitutions to reduce property taxes are on the Nov. 3 ballot in seven states. All except for one are led by Republicans.

Supreme Court to hear school discrimination, immigrant labor in November
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in cases over universal preschool discrimination, temporary immigrant workers and oil pipelines during the November argument session. 

Vance touts GOP policies, courts undecided voters ahead of Nov. 3 
Eight days out from election day, Vice President J.D. Vance attempted to soothe voters’ cost of living concerns, which multiple polls show are currently top of mind for Americans.

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COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION: State Sen. Tim Dunn, R-Yuma, is calling for Arizona to set up a Colorado River Commission for the first time to oversee the state’s long-term water supply. The commission is being established as Arizona faces federal requirements to reduce its use of water from the Colorado River. The Center Square interviewed Dunn and is reaching out to analysts from the University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center. By Christopher Boan. 

ELECTIONS CENTER UPDATE: A week ahead of the midterms, The Center Square will head to downtown Phoenix Tuesday to get an inside look at how ballot tabulation is going inside Arizona’s most populous county. There will be video and on-site interviews with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee and others about what’s happening right now. By Christopher Boan.

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE: The Consumer Confidence Survey details consumer attitudes, buying intentions, vacation plans, and consumer expectations for inflation, stock prices, and interest rates. (Morgan Sweeney)

ALASKA SENATE SUIT: Democrats asked a federal judge in Alaska to block the DOJ’s request to prevent certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska. A judge is expected to rule on the case Tuesday. (Andrew Rice)

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