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Chinese relations enter Kelly-McSally Senate race

Republicans are going hard on China while claiming Democrats, including Mark Kelly, are soft on China.

Senate candidates stake out financial strongholds in Arizona

The candidates pulled in a combined $10 million in campaign contributions, while Mark Kelly outraised Martha McSally on a day-to-day basis.

Presidential campaigns nearly tied in Arizona fundraising

Trump and Biden have collected a combined $1.3 million in the Grand Canyon State

Campaigning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The virus put political campaigns in neutral just as election season was ramping up.

Census going forward despite coronavirus delays

The 2020 census will count people where they lived April 1.

Remembering Richard Elías

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero calls Elías' death a 'huge loss.'

Capitol Hill offices adapt to teleworking

Arizona lawmakers, like the rest of Congress and much of the nation, are learning to telework in the face of COVID-19.

What "The Decameron", a Medieval Italian masterpiece, can tell us about life during a pandemic.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why a Tucsonan named Taylor chose to get involved in the conflict in Syria; and Frank Figliuzzi speaks on putting Taylor's story in context with U.S. foreign policy.

Arizona opts for Biden in presidential preference election

The former vice president made a clean sweep of Tuesday’s primaries.

U.S. Rep. Gosar says he, staff have quarantined themselves

A Capitol physician said "several" members of Congress had contact with a person who subsequently developed the illness caused by the new coronavirus.

Sanders reaches for inclusiveness, slams Biden at Phoenix rally

Democrats and Republicans expect Arizona to be up for grabs in the November general election.

Checking in on the 2020 Arizona Legislature

The path forward for some legislation is clearer with the session roughly halfway over.

Court rejects claim that Ducey’s pick of McSally was unconstitutional

A 9th Circuit panel found the governor can make "temporary" appointments and that the time between the appointment and the election is not unreasonably long.

Maricopa County becomes largest to approve 'Second Amendment sanctuary' measure

The county joins a growing movement of places adopting resolutions to counter policies that could be seen as infringing on gun rights.

Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick returns to House after alcohol treatment

Kirkpatrick will hold a "Congress on your corner" event this weekend as part of her return.

Consular IDs come up during visit by high-ranking Mexican official

Mexico's undersecretary for North America called into question a ban on accepting the identification cards in Arizona.

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