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A guide to all of Arizona's 2024 propositions https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110124_prop_guide/a-guide-all-arizonas-2024-propositions/
Here's your guide to the 13 propositions on the ballot in Arizona this election.
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Emergency voting sites in Pima County open Saturday, Monday https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110124_emergency_voting/emergency-voting-sites-pima-county-open-saturday-monday/
Pima County’s early voting sites are open throughout the community until 7 p.m. Friday and will be rebranded as as emergency voting sites on Saturday and Monday, with earlier closing times.
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Montealegre & Montilla score as Aztec men advance to regional soccer finals https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/103124_pcc_mens_soccer/montealegre-montilla-score-as-aztec-men-advance-regional-soccer-finals/
The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (17-1) is heading back to the Region I, Division II Championship round after they took care of business at the West Campus Aztec Field.
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Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs & European thinking in surprising ways https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/110124_day_of_the_dead_op/mexicos-day-dead-celebrations-blend-indigenous-customs-european-thinking-surprising-ways/
Parades will feature people in colorful customs with large skull masks while skull-shaped floats move through the streets, vibrant scenes reflecting the blending of Indigenous, European and specifically Mexican customs that define Day of the Dead celebrations today.
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Trump’s mass deportation plan could rely on state collaboration https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110124_trump_deportation_states/trumps-mass-deportation-plan-could-rely-state-collaboration/
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to launch what he calls the “largest deportation program in American history” if reelected, but experts and close Trump affiliates say state and local actions could affect any mass deportation program he might attempt.
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Election skeptics targeting voting officials with ads suggesting they don’t have to certify results https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110124_certification_ads/election-skeptics-targeting-voting-officials-with-ads-suggesting-they-dont-have-certify-results/
Ads which have been placed in swing states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania come from a new group with deep ties to activists who have challenged the legitimacy of recent elections.
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Tucson doc: Project 2025's abortion ban would be devastating for patients like mine https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/103124_fewell_abortion_op/tucson-doc-project-2025s-abortion-ban-would-devastating-patients-like-mine/
Project 2025’s anti-abortion agenda threatens our freedom and safety, potentially forcing women into life-threatening situations without access to critical medical care, forcing medical providers to choose between going to jail and protecting the life of their patient. — Dr. Victoria Fewell
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All 3 Cochise County Board of Supervisors seats are on Nov. 5 ballot https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110124_cochise_supes/all-3-cochise-county-board-supervisors-seats-are-nov-5-ballot/
Though the presidential and congressional races will be a priority for many Arizonans come November, Cochise County residents will also vote on local offices, including the Board of Supervisors.
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Suspicious voter forms in Penn. linked to Mesa city councilman’s company https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103124_pa_voter_registration/suspicious-voter-forms-penn-linked-mesa-city-councilmans-company/
Two Pennsylvania counties have identified an Arizona-based company run by Francisco Heredia, a Mesa councilman and a longtime voting activist, as the source of thousands of last-minute voter registration applications that they are investigating.
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Maricopa County boosts transparency to counter misinformation ahead of 2024 election https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110124_maricopa_transparency/maricopa-county-boosts-transparency-counter-misinformation-ahead-2024-election/
Maricopa County, the nation’s second-largest voting jurisdiction, is ramping up transparency and education efforts in response to growing election skepticism as Arizona shifts towards a more competitive swing state.
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Fontes ordered to give list of improperly registered Az voters to conservative advocacy group https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103124_fontes_voter_list/fontes-ordered-give-list-improperly-registered-az-voters-conservative-advocacy-group/
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ordered the names of 218,000 voters who are improperly registered to vote due to a data “glitch” can be released to a Trump-aligned group and GOP lawmakers, though the Secretary of State’s Office said they intend to appeal.
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Fontes ordered to give list of improperly registered voters to conservative advocacy group https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103124_fontes_voter_list/fontes-ordered-give-list-improperly-registered-voters-conservative-advocacy-group/
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ordered the names of 218,000 voters who are improperly registered to vote due to a data “glitch” can be released to a Trump-aligned group and GOP lawmakers, though the Secretary of State’s Office said they intend to appeal.
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Claytoonz: Taking out the Bannon https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/103124_claytoonz_bannon/claytoonz-taking-out-bannon/
Just when Trump is crying that his supporters are not Nazi trash, Steve Bannon is released from prison.
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Ackerley & Johnson differ on taxpayer investments, software system in Pima County treasurer race https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103024_treasurer_election/ackerley-johnson-differ-taxpayer-investments-software-system-pima-county-treasurer-race/
On November 5, Pima County residents will decide between Chris Ackerley and Brian Johnson to serve as treasurer. The two candidates have different visions on the best way to invest and manage taxpayer dollars.
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Dem VP nominee Walz returning to Tucson on Saturday https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103124_walz_tucson/dem-vp-nominee-walz-returning-tucson-saturday/
Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to return to Tucson on Saturday, Nov. 2., as national political campaigns make final-weekend pitches for votes across the country.
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Maricopa County’s 2-page ballot has already caused some problems — and more may be coming https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103124_maricopa_ballot_problems/maricopa-countys-2-page-ballot-has-already-caused-some-problems-and-more-may-coming/
Arizona’s long ballot has already caused a few slight delays in Maricopa County during the first few weeks of early voting, along with other complaints that may continue through Election Day on Tuesday and beyond.
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Maricopa County’s two-page ballot has already caused some problems — and more may be coming https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/103124_maricopa_ballot_problems/maricopa-countys-two-page-ballot-has-already-caused-some-problems-and-more-may-coming/
Arizona’s long ballot has already caused a few slight delays in Maricopa County during the first few weeks of early voting, along with other complaints that may continue through Election Day on Tuesday and beyond.
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How ‘La Catrina’ became the iconic symbol of Day of the Dead https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/102823_la_catrina_icon_op/how-la-catrina-became-iconic-symbol-day-dead/
La Catrina is Mexican engraver José Guadalupe Posada’s most recognizable creation, and the the icon of Day of the Dead, Mexico’s annual fiesta in honor of the deceased that takes place annually on Nov. 1 and 2.
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Tucson's roadside memorials honor the dead & offer a caution to passersby https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/103124_roadside_memorials/tucsons-roadside-memorials-honor-dead-offer-caution-passersby/
The memorials that adorn intersections, curbs and street signs each mark the spot where someone was killed. For family members, they're a place to honor the life of a loved one. For drivers, they're a reminder to be mindful and to look out for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Scottish games, All Souls & a movie in a cemetery: Fall events in Tucson https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/103024_all_souls/scottish-games-all-souls-movie-cemetery-fall-events-tucson/
Dust off the kilts and dig out the face paint, the events happening during the end of October and the start of November offer community fun, remembrance and connection.
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