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Independent Newsmedia has you covered for statewide elections, congressional contests and ballot propositions. This year, the Daily Independent at YourValley.net will host live results for those …
Phoenix District 6 Councilmember Kevin Robinson speaks at an event.

Phoenix District 6 Councilmember Kevin Robinson headed toward reelection in early vote

Phoenix District 6 City Councilmember Kevin Robinson appears to be headed toward reelection, according to early election results. As of Tuesday night’s early results, Robinson has 67.2% of the …
Democrat Elizabeth Lee, left, and Republican Mark Lamb are vying for the seat in Congressional District 5 that currently belongs to Andy Biggs.

Lee leads Lamb in early CD5 voting

Voters in Arizona's 5th Congressional District chose between a former county sheriff and a registered nurse to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who gave up his congressional seat to run for …
Republican Kimberly Yee, left, and Democrat Terry Leyba Ruiz are competing to become Arizona’s next superintendent of public instruction in the Nov. 3 general election.

Ruiz takes early lead against Yee in Arizona superintendent race

Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz held an early lead Tuesday night in Arizona's race for superintendent of public instruction, potentially bringing a longtime classroom educator and community college …
In early results, incumbent Wendy Rogers is leading the LD 7 senate race.

Republican candidates lead in LD 7 races

Early results have the Republican candidates leading in the Legislative District 7 senate and representative races. In the senate race, Republican incumbent Wendy Rogers leads Democrat Michiel …
Tempe City Hall in downtown Tempe.

Tempe’s Prop. 424 unpopular in preliminary election results

Tempe’s sales tax proposition in the Nov. 3 election, known to voters as Prop. 424, is unpopular with early voters as “no” votes lead by over 10 percentage points after months of campaigning by …
The Scottsdale Unified School District is asking voters to approve a five-year, $375 million capital improvement bond.

Early results have SUSD school bond passing

Initial results from the polls have Scottsdale Unified School District’s five-year, $375 million capital improvement bond passing. Polls closed for Arizona’s Nov. 3 general election at 7 …
Town of Cave Creek voters are approving a sales tax increase to purchase open space land from the Arizona State Land Department in early voting numbers Tuesday night.

Cave Creek voters approving tax increase for open space purchase in early vote count

Town of Cave Creek voters on Tuesday night are approving a sales tax increase to help pay for the purchase of open space land according to early numbers from Maricopa County.
Two House of Representative seats and one Senate seat are being decided in Legislative District 10.

Republicans holding on in Legislative District 10

Legislative District 10 voters selected candidates for one state Senate seat and two House seats in an election featuring incumbents, political newcomers and candidates from outside the two major …
Two House of Representative seats and one Senate seat are being decided in Legislative District 14.

Democrats enjoy early lead in Legislative District 14

Voters in Legislative District 14, which covers most of Gilbert and small portions of neighboring communities, chose candidates for one state Senate seat and two state House seats in the Nov. 3 …
Republican Julie Willoughby and Democrat Kristie O'Brien are vying for the seat being vacated by the term-limited J.D. Mesnard. Both candidates live in Chandler.

Democrat has early lead in first report of Arizona LD 13 Senate results

The first results are coming in for the single Senate seat up for election Nov. 3 in Arizona's 13th Legislative District. Republican Julie Willoughby and Democrat Kristie O'Brien are vying for …
Voters in the Scottsdale Unified School District chose the next two governing board members during the Nov. 3 general election. Their choices are Jeanne Beasly (left) Amy Carney (Center) and Dr. Jennifer Johnson (right).

Preliminary results: Johnson leads race for SUSD governing board

Initial election results show Dr. Jennifer Johnson leading a three-person race for two seats opening up on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board next year. Polls closed for …
In early results, incumbent Jake Hoffman is leading Democrat Jayme Accalia in the Legislative District 15 senate race.

Hoffman leads Accalia in LD 15 senate race

In early results, incumbent Jake Hoffman leads Democrat Jayme Accalia in the Legislative District 15 senate race. Hoffman holds 53.7% of the vote to Accalia’s 46.22%. In the race for LD 15 …
Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington speaks at an event.

Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington headed toward reelection in early results

Phoenix Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington appears headed for re-election for her District 8 City Council seat, according to early election results. Hodge Washington had 74.5% of the vote in …
Eva Osuna and Joysaphine Waitman-Powell are running for a council seat in Peoria's Pine District.

Osuna takes commanding early lead in Peoria’s City Council Pine District

Eva Osuna has jumped out to a big lead in Peoria’s city council race for the Pine District, which covers the southern part of the city, according to unofficial results.
Early results are coming in for the general elections in Arizona's 8th Legislative District.
ELECTIONS 2026

Democrats lead in early returns for Arizona's 8th Legislative District

The first results are coming in for Arizona's 8th Legislative District in the 2026 midterm elections, which encompasses parts of Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa a nd the entirety of the Salt River …
Dr. Amelia Gallitano is leading incumbent Shawnna Bolick int he race for Senate in Arizona's 2nd Legislative District.
ELECTION 2026

Gallitano, Simicek, Wilmeth hold leads in LD2 elections

Democratic candidate Amelia Gallitano holds an early lead over incumbent Shawnna Bolick in the race for Senate in Arizona’s 2nd Legislative District in early voting results released on Tuesday night.
The first results are starting to come in for the Arizona Secretary of State race in the 2026 midterms.
ELECTIONS

Fontes leads Kolodin in early returns for Arizona's Secretary of State race

First results are starting to come in for Arizona's Secretary of State race in the 2026 midterm elections. Incumbent Democrat Adrian Fontes is facing off against Republican challenger Alexander …
Voters file toward the polls Nov. 3 at Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes, near Chandler. The first results are coming in for the two House seats up for grabs in Arizona's 13th Legislative District, which includes Sun Lakes.
ELECTIONS 2026

Democrats take early lead in Arizona House District 13 race

The first results are coming in for the two House seats up for grabs in Arizona's 13th Legislative District. Republicans Kevin Hartke and Janet Weninger. Democrats Raquel "Rockee" Armstrong …
Scottsdale City Councilman Barry Graham, who is running for a second terms, speaking to voters who were waiting in line 45 minutes or more to cast their ballots at the Indian Bend Wash Visitors Center Nov. 3.
ELECTIONS

Preliminary results tight for Scottsdale City Council

Initial results show Raoul Zubia and Barry Graham at the front of a close three-person race for two seats opening up on the Scottsdale City Council next year. Polls closed for Arizona’s …
Elections officials process mail-in ballots prior to first day of tabulation in Maricopa County, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Election 2026

Arizona ballot measure to change elections behind in early voting

A measure that could alter the way Arizona elections are run was failing amid early votes on Tuesday. Proposition 142, pushed by Arizona Republican legislators, has several items that could …
The 'yes' Proposition 411 vote is leading in early results in San Tan Valley. The proposition will decide whether the new town will raise the budget ceiling.
Election 2026

'Yes' on Prop. 411 leading in early results in San Tan Valley

Early results show San Tan Valley voters approving Proposition 411, which will decide whether to raise the town’s annual budget ceiling to $850 million. With the polls just closed, current vote …
election 2026

Finn has early lead in Peoria’s mayoral race

Peoria City Councilmember Michael Finn has an early lead in Peoria’s mayoral race for the 2026 General election, according to unofficial results.
Residents vote Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Deer Valley Unified School District main office in Phoenix.
ELECTION 2026

Tight race emerges for 2 Deer Valley school board seats

Early results from Election Night on Tuesday show a tight race for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District governing board.
Democratic Congressswoman Yassamin Ansari leads in the race for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District.
ELECTION 2026

Ansari leads in re-election bid in CD3

Democratic Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has a big lead as the first round of votes for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District were released on Tuesday night.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, right, is leading Republican Andy Biggs in early election returns.
Election 2026

Hobbs takes early lead against Biggs in Arizona gubernatorial race

Preliminary results show Katie Hobbs at nearly 20 percentage points ahead of Andy Biggs as Arizona decides on leadership of the state for the next four years. Hobbs has earned over 935,000 …
Peoria Unified School District Administrative Offices
Election 2026

Ewing has early lead in race for Peoria Unified governing board

Peoria Unified School District governing board candidate Melissa Ewing has an early lead in the 2026 General Election, according to unofficial results.
Higley USD Governing Board has two open seats for four-year terms and one write-in seat for a two-year term.
2026 Elections

Wade, Morris running ahead of Van Hoek in Higley USD board vote

Higley Unified School District voters had two separate school board contests on the Nov. 3 ballot, with three candidates seeking two four-year terms and three certified write-in candidates competing …
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale’s Visions of Sugarplums will bring community members and supporters together for a morning of holiday shopping, an elegant luncheon and entertainment Nov. 10.
NEIGHBORS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale hosts fundraiser

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale will host its annual Visions of Sugarplums holiday fundraiser 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Chateau Luxe, 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, in Phoenix. …
Former Scottsdale City Councilman and City Treasurer David Smith is suing the city to stop collections on a 0.15% preserve tax passed by the voters because there is nothing left to spend the money on lawfully.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale preparing for legal fight over 2004 preserve tax

The City of Scottsdale has filed a motion in Maricopa County Superior Court to dismiss former councilman David Smith’s lawsuit to immediately stop collecting on a 0.15% sales tax earmarked for …
High school students from Highland High School spoke to Mike Defisser, right, about his views on politics during voting in Gilbert.
Election 2026

Valley voters head to polls to cast ballots in Arizona election

From around the Valley, voters headed to the polls as Election Day in Arizona finally arrived. While a vast majority of eligible voters vote by mail-in ballot, there was still plenty of action …
ADOT

Multiple highways reopen in Arizona following floods

The Arizona Department of Transportation on Tuesday reopened several highways after days of rain and flooding. State Route 87 has reopened near Winslow (mileposts 344-346) along with south of SR …

Four hours left to vote

Voters were out Nov. 3 in Surprise and Sun City.  Those looking for local polling locations can follow this link . As of Nov. 2, registered voters turned in 1.6 Million ballots according …
A Phoenix Children's patient is dressed as an elephant for Halloween.
Health Care

Phoenix Children’s ranks 10th on 2026 Healthiest Workplaces in America list

PHOENIX — For the sixth year in a row, Phoenix Children’s was featured in Healthiest Employers “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America.” Ranked No. 10 on this year’s list, Phoenix …
Residents in Durango, Colorado, joined forces on Monday to clear mud and debris from homes after powerful downpours triggered flooding across the region. Around 200 community members helped affected neighbours clean up, as some residents remained stranded and authorities assessed the damage.

Receding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in the US Southwest

Massive flooding in the southwestern U.S. has turned communities into lakes of mud, with residents starting cleanup efforts. In Pagosa Springs, Colorado, the San Juan River caused severe flooding. …

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Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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Getting more spam calls lately? You’re not alone. Spam calls remain a frustration for Arizona residents, and new federal data show complaints are climbing again after several years of decline. …
Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally in per-student education spending, while just over half of school districts’ operating budgets go directly toward classroom instruction.

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East Valley city council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

This diagram shows where landscaping would be planted around most of the planned smaller buildings in the Sun Village Fair shopping center at Alma School and Warner roads. A development plan that allows additional retail-pad buildings in the redeveloped shopping center was approved by the Chandler City Council at its Oct. 15 meeting.

When a hearing was held in September on a complicated commercial redevelopment proposal, one Chandler Planning and Zoning commissioner asked what happened to including housing in a mixed-use plan. …

Scottsdale-based construction company launches new outreach, giving program

A.R. Mays employees are seen at a recent Child Crisis Arizona Lunch for Love event. A.R. Mays Cares launched with a $200,000 commitment to Child Crisis Arizona over the next five years.

Scottsdale-based A.R. Mays Construction announced the launch of a new outreach and charitable giving program on Tuesday in a release.

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Nick Monsour leads Treasurer race in early results

Residents wait in line to vote at a polling station in Sun City

Preliminary results for the Arizona’s Treasurers' race are in. According to unofficial results from Maricopa County, Nick Monsour is leading at 8:13 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 with 561,639 votes. …

Tiffany Byrne leads LD25 House race in early results

Northwest Valley Democrats President Maria Bears outside of the polling location at the West Valley Community Center, 14414 N. El Mirage Road, where she is volunteering as a poll observer.

Preliminary results for Arizona Legislative District 25 representing Buckeye, Surprise and Yuma are in. According to unofficial results from Maricopa County , Tiffany Byrne is leading the House …

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Phoenix Symphony could resume performances ‘this month’

On Nov. 2, the Phoenix Symphony’s musicians and its board and staff released a joint statement that indicates that talks to possibly resume the organization’s cancelled season continue.

Less than two weeks ago the Phoenix Symphony’s season came to a sudden halt. Now, ongoing talks indicate possible signs for the music to return to the stage.

Black Theatre Troupe brings ‘Black Nativity’ to Phoenix stage

Black Theatre Troupe will celebrate the holiday season with Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity,” running Nov. 27-Dec. 6 at the Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center in downtown Phoenix.

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Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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Luciano Buzzin

Luciano Buzzin, architect and former AJ Counselman, passed away 10/28/26. Services will be held at St George, date tbd.

Janet Louise (Pfander) Barker

Janet Barker, age 91, passed on October 11, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial service in Thornton, CO. on November 21st.
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Mimi Michelle Ohms

Mimi Michelle Ohms passed away on May 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 15, 1949, in Palo Alto, California. She attended Woodside High School and …
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Phillip Felker

Phillip Felker, 87, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully transitioned from this life to the next October 2025 after bravely facing a lengthy illness. Born in Logansport, Indiana, …
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Barry Stephen Kirschner

Our lives are quieter now, but richer for having known Barry Kirschner, who died in his sleep at the age of 71, on August 19th, 2026. He was born March 19th, 1955 at Turner AFB in Albany, Georgia. …

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