Arizona House of Representatives

Neil DeSanti, a GOP candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, was indicted for false voter registration and illegal voting after failing to have his voting rights restored following two felony convictions in 2010 and 2011. A court denied his petition to restore rights related to a 2010 felony burglary tools charge, citing public safety concerns, and he was later indicted on four counts of false voter registration and two counts of illegal voting.

Republican lawmakers in Arizona are considering a special session to negotiate a deal that would nullify two ballot initiatives targeting the state's school voucher program. The effort follows a failed compromise with the Arizona Education Association, which aimed to implement modest reforms in exchange for abandoning the initiatives, and a subsequent Republican-backed ballot referral that would block future voucher reforms.

Republican candidates Joseph Chaplik, Jay Feely, and John Trobough debated in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, emphasizing their ability to preserve Trump’s agenda and secure party control in Congress. Feely, endorsed by Trump, highlighted his connection to the former president, while Chaplik focused on legislative experience, and Trobough emphasized business expertise.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed 51 bipartisan-supported bills and vetoed 88 Republican-backed bills during the 2026 legislative session. The signed legislation includes measures like the Veterans’ Specialty Court Grant Program, restrictions on releasing deceased children’s medical images, and school drone bans.

Arizona cities including Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe oppose a Republican-backed bill to reduce photo radar ticket fines from $250 to $75, arguing it removes a key incentive for drivers to follow traffic laws. The proposal, Senate Bill 1624, also seeks voter approval to maintain traffic cameras and prohibits using photo radar tickets for license suspensions or insurance rate adjustments.