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US representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) speaks on stage during Turning Point’s annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona on December 21, 2025. (Olivier Touron/AFP)
July 23, 2026, 12:31 pm
Andy Biggs named GOP contender for Arizona governor amid antisemitism allegations
Republican pick who appeared on show of Holocaust denier, attended Proud Boys march and opposed law to combat Jew-hatred to run in what’s expected to be a close contest in November
By Joseph Strauss
Left: US Rep. Greg Stanton speaks during an election-night watch party on November 5, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin); Right: Kai Newkirk blocks traffic during a “Freedom Friday March” protest at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, August 6, 2021, Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
July 22, 2026, 10:05 am
Arizona congressman fends off anti-Israel challenger in Democratic primary
Greg Stanton holds onto his seat, defeating socialist Kai Newkirk, who accused Israel of genocide and criticized the incumbent for declining to cut off aid and institute arms embargo
By JTA and ToI Staff
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, center, in the House of Representatives at the state Capitol, in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 13, 2025. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)
June 11, 2025, 7:50 am
Arizona governor vetoes bill banning teaching antisemitism, cites litigation worries
Katie Hobbs says legislation would place ‘unacceptable level of personal liability’ on public school educators, who would have to pay lawsuit damage costs from their own pocket
By AP
People participate in a car caravan in support of US President-elect Donald Trump on November 9, 2024 in New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images/AFP)
November 10, 2024, 5:34 am
US networks project Trump won Arizona, completing sweep of seven swing states
After four days of counting in the southwest state with a large Hispanic population, CNN and NBC determine president-elect obtained its 11 electoral votes, which Biden won in 2020
By AFP
Jubal Most, 3, inspects his mother Stefani Most’s new Star of David necklace while his family is prayed over at Congregation Beth Israel on August 17, 2023 in Paradise Valley, Ariz. The formerly Messianic congregation led by Richard Cortes converted to Judaism at Beth Israel where there is a Mikveh. (Caitlin O’Hara via JTA)
November 6, 2023, 12:54 am
How an Arizona pastor parted with Jesus and led his congregation to Judaism
From Messianic leader to Jewish convert, Richard Cortes marks decades-long spiritual journey with ‘Torah-based homestead community’ in remote corner of the Grand Canyon State
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Boris Epshteyn arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, August 3, 2023, in Arlington, Virginia. (AP/Alex Brandon, File)
August 11, 2023, 10:06 am
Trump aide Boris Epshteyn revealed to have been arrested for groping Arizona women
Local newspaper reports Jewish adviser admitted to disorderly conduct after prosecutors dropped charges of attempted sexual abuse, assault-touching relating to 2021 incident
By JONATHAN J. COOPER
Abraham Hamadeh, a Republican candidate for Arizona attorney general, is seen prior to a debate against Democrat Kris Mayes on Sept. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
December 30, 2022, 8:46 pm
Recount finalizes defeat of 4th Arizona Republican whose candidacy unsettled Jews
Abraham Hamadeh, who posted antisemitic comments online as a teen, follows Kari Lake, Mark Finchem and Blake Masters who lost bids in elections last month
By Ron Kampeas
A memorial for University of Arizona professor Thomas Meixner outside the school's Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences building in Tucson, Arizona, October 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Terry Tang)
November 24, 2022, 4:55 am
Jewish security group says antisemitic murder in Arizona could have been prevented
Op-ed by Michael Masters, CEO of Secure Community Network, says University of Arizona ignored warnings before attacker killed professor he thought was Jewish
By Ron Kampeas
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., waves supporters goodnight during an election night event in Tucson, Ariz., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP/Alberto Mariani)
November 12, 2022, 5:50 am
US Democrats one seat away from Senate control after Arizona win
Senator Mark Kelly wins bid for reelection Friday in crucial swing state; Nevada race still too early to call, Georgia headed for runoff next month
By JONATHAN J. COOPER
An election worker removes tabulated ballots to be boxed inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP/Matt York)
November 10, 2022, 6:27 am
Democratic edge shrinks in Arizona Senate, governor races
Democrats maintain small but dwindling leads in run for US Senate, governor, and secretary of state
By JONATHAN J. COOPER
An adjudication board reviews ballots at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center on November 8, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (John Moore/Getty Images/AFP)
November 9, 2022, 3:33 am
Arizona ballot snafu drives Republican conspiracy theories
State officials say every vote will be counted after malfunction affects tabulator machines, fueling questions about integrity of election from Trump, others
By ANITA SNOW and NATHAN ELLGREN
Altadeña Middle School in the Kyrene School District. (Screenshot via Google Maps, JTA)
August 27, 2022, 2:08 am
US federal investigation says Arizona school failed to stop antisemitic harassment
Kyrene School District did not act to protect Jewish middle school pupil after other students made Nazi salutes, harassed her on social media, US Department of Education says
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Republican nominee for Arizona governor Kari Lake speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, August 6, 2022. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images via JTA)
August 23, 2022, 8:19 am
GOP Arizona governor hopeful pans endorsee’s remark that Jews are ‘evil’
Kari Lake says Oklahoma State Senate candidate’s military past impressed her, wasn’t aware of his antisemitic comments
By Ron Kampeas
Rodney Glassman. (Courtesy via JTA)
July 9, 2022, 3:49 am
Jewish candidate for Arizona attorney general touts endorsement from far-right Gosar
Rodney Glassman welcomes support from Republican congressman who associates with white nationalists, antisemites
By Mala Blomquist and Andrew Lapin
A large number of police surround the Arizona Capitol after protesters reached the front of the AZ Senate building following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, June 24, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
June 25, 2022, 6:50 pm
With tear gas, police disperse abortion protest at Arizona’s State Capitol
Thousands of demonstrators, both supporting and condemning US Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe v. Wade, gather in Phoenix; no arrests made
By Agencies
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