Arizona
Conspiracy theories loom over race for Arizona’s secretary of state
The secretary of state is Arizona’s high election’s official, and infrequently do two candidates for the workplace have such differing views than Republican Mark Finchem and Democrat Adrian Fontes.
- Finchem is an actual property agent and former police officer who has been a member of the Arizona Home of Representatives since 2015.
- Fontes is an lawyer who served as Maricopa County recorder from 2017-20.
State of play: The 2022 race between the 2 candidates has largely been outlined by the 2020 presidential election.
- Finchem is among the many state’s most ardent supporters of the false claims that the election was rigged towards former President Trump, and he was a part of the rally on Jan. 6 that preceded the rebel.
- Fontes has defended the integrity of the 2020 election, which he oversaw in Maricopa County.
What they’d do
Finchem: Finchem has emphasised bettering election integrity and safety.
- His oft-repeated mantra is that the secretary of state should merely “observe the regulation,” and he criticizes Fontes for actions he took as county recorder that had been struck down by the courts.
- Finchem’s plans embrace cleansing up the state’s voter rolls, quarantining ballots which can be topic to authorized challenges and investigating software program utilized by poll tabulation tools.
- He has mentioned he would solely certify the 2024 presidential election outcomes if he believed there was no fraud, although state regulation doesn’t empower the secretary of state to make such judgment calls.
Fontes: Fontes has targeted on increasing poll entry, making elections accessible to as many individuals as doable and defending democracy.
- He needs to encourage all counties to make use of voting facilities, the place any eligible voter can solid ballots, which might remove the disqualification of ballots which can be solid within the unsuitable precinct.
- Fontes would urge the legislature to cross a regulation permitting voters to signal petitions for poll measures on-line, which they will already do for candidates.
- He argues that free elections in Arizona might be compromised if Finchem is elected, and questions whether or not Finchem will certify the 2024 election outcomes if the candidates he helps do not win.
Catch up fast: Every individual is vital of the opposite’s information on election points.
- Finchem sponsored laws to throw out professional election ends in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties and to decertify Arizona’s electoral votes for President Biden.
- He is additionally a plaintiff in a lawsuit that seeks to ban poll counting by tabulation machines, which was thrown out by a choose, and has been vital of no-excuse early voting.
- Below Fontes’ watch, the 2018 major election confronted critical issues, together with 62 polling locations not opening on time, damaged check-in machines and printers operating out of ink.
- Fontes tried to ship early ballots to all eligible voters within the Democratic presidential major as a COVID security measure, which a choose discovered to be unlawful.
Of notice: The secretary of state is first within the line of succession if the governor leaves workplace early, which occurs surprisingly usually in Arizona.
- 5 of the 9 governors who preceded Gov. Doug Ducey left workplace earlier than the top of their phrases.
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Cardinals RB James Conner Gets Encouraging Update
ARIZONA — Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon says the progress of running back James Conner has been “good” this week as the team prepares to battle the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
Gannon, however, wouldn’t elaborate more on Conner and didn’t reveal if he’d play in Saturday night’s primetime battle.
Conner is dealing with a knee injury suffered in the second half of Week 16’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, a 36-30 overtime defeat that saw Arizona’s postseason dreams officially end.
Conner was a limited participant in the two prior practice days for Arizona and if he is again the same for Thursday, it’s likely he’ll officially be ruled questionable when the injury report drops later today.
“We’ll see how he goes throughout the week. I know he wants to play, so we’ll do what’s best for him first and then what’s best for the team,” Gannon said of Conner earlier this week.
Once again, Conner has been one of Arizona’s top players throughout the course of the season, once again eclipsing the 1,000-yard rushing mark as the engine of the Cardinals’ offense.
The ink just dried on Conner’s two-year extension to stay in Arizona, as the running back was set to test the free agent market before the Cardinals re-signed him earlier in the year.
If he can go, Conner hopes to help play the role of spoiler in Los Angeles, as the Rams can win the NFC West with a victory over Arizona and a little help.
Arizona
Report of shots fired at Phoenix Sky Harbor prompts heavy police presence
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gunshots reportedly rang out at Terminal 4 of Phoenix Sky Harbor on Christmas night.
Airport officials tell Arizona’s Family that police responded to reports of gunfire around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday.
One security checkpoint and the PHX Sky Train was temporarily closed as part of the investigation, however the areas have since reopened.
At this time, police have not confirmed if anyone is injured or if anyone has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
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Arizona
Harkins Theatres invites Sun Devil fans to watch Peach Bowl
Can’t make the trip to Atlanta for Arizona State football’s Peach Bowl matchup versus Texas? Harkins Theatres has you covered.
The Valley-owned theatre is inviting Sun Devil fans to watch the Peach Bowl live on the big screen at two locations: Harkins Tempe Marketplace and Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Fans can show off their Sun Devil pride and experience the “ultimate gameday setting” with tickets for $22 that include a complimentary small popcorn.
Kickoff is at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1. A win over Texas would propel Arizona State into the College Football semifinals, where it’ll play the winner of Oregon-Ohio State.
Fans can get their tickets on Harkins’ website or in person at the Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square or Tempe Marketplace box offices.
Sun Devils grateful for support
Arizona State getting into the College Football Playoff, or even winning the Big 12 alone, was unprecedented.
The Sun Devils are the talk of the Valley right now, and whether it’s from those traveling across the country to watch in person or cheering from home in the Valley, the team is thankful for all the support they’re getting.
“I’m grateful and blessed to be in the corner that (Sun Devil fans) want to be supporting,” Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo said. “I know what it costs and what it takes to get there. It’s nice to have those people that try their hardest to get there and could be spending every dollar in their bank account to get there.”
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