AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCD-8 Investigation: Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia says two men sexually assaulted her while she repaired a campaign sign in Sun City in August. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says no suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing; Republican opponent Abe Hamadeh has urged investigators to seek nearby camera footage. Midterm Watch: Early voting is underway in Arizona, with Pima County mailing more than 477,000 ballots. Reports that ICE obtained millions of voter records from the Justice Department have also raised concerns as the election approaches. Campaign Trail: Republican Andy Biggs and No Labels candidate Teri Hourihan debated the governor’s race while Gov. Katie Hobbs did not attend. In the competitive CD-1 race, Amish Shah and Jay Feely clashed over Medicaid, data centers and costs. State Policy: Voters will decide Prop. 320, which would require larger school districts to devote at least 60% of operating budgets to classroom instruction. Mesa also began a public process for proposed utility rate increases. Courts and Border: A federal appeals court ruled Arizona cannot require surgical proof for transgender people to amend birth certificates. Tohono O’odham and faith leaders held a prayer vigil opposing border-wall construction, citing threats to sacred sites and trees.
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