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The Arizona Supreme Court cleared Proposition 144 twice in two days, and San Tan Valley area voters will decide it on Nov. 3. The court ruled Aug. 18 that the measure does not violate the state constitution's rule against bundling separate amendments into one ballot question. It ruled again Aug. 19 that the description voters will read on the ballo...

Election Results displayed below are for the Town of San Tan Valley. Latest Update: July 28, 2026 at 12PM - All ballots have been processed. The Canvass is August 3, 2026 where results will be officially finalized. Town of San Tan Valley Town Council Daren Schnepf 7,7779Diane Combes 7,139Daniel Oakes 7,086Brian Tyler 7,028Tyler Hudgins 6,934Rupert ...

San Tan Valley area voters will decide this November whether to write a set of new election rules into the Arizona Constitution, after state lawmakers voted to put the question on the statewide ballot. The Arizona Legislature gave final approval on June 12 to House Concurrent Resolution 2001, called the Arizona Secure Elections Act, sending it to v...

A San Tan Valley resident has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives. Gary R Johnson Jr. has declared his intent to run for Arizona's 5th Congressional District in the upcoming 2026 election cycle. Johnson, who describes himself as a community leader and organizational development professional, said he is entering the race to...

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb has officially launched his campaign for Congress, announcing last Wednesday that he will run to represent Arizona's 5th Congressional District - the East Valley seat currently held by Rep. Andy Biggs, who is not seeking reelection as he pursues a bid for governor. Lamb, 53, filed his statement of int...

As conversations around Proposition 495 and the possible incorporation of San Tan Valley continue, one belief keeps surfacing: "The new town can't raise our taxes without a public vote." But that's not how most city budgets function in Arizona. While property taxes do require voter approval, most other taxes and fees do not — and they make up the m...

The preliminary results from the 2024 Pinal County Primary Election have been released, providing a clear view of the outcomes for key county office positions. Below are the results for the contested races in Pinal County: Pinal County Board of SupervisorsDistrict 1RepublicanRich Vitiello (R): 58.6% (3,457 votes)Ron Weber (R): 41.4% (2,442 votes)De...

As the Presidential Preference Election (PPE) approaches on March 19, 2024, it's crucial for the residents of our community to ensure their voices are heard. This election plays a pivotal role in determining who will be the presidential candidates in the much-anticipated 2024 General Election. Understanding the PPEThe PPE is not like regular electi...

Pinal County Republican Committee (PCRC) elected a new Executive Board on November 19th to focus efforts of precinct committeemen on promoting conservative ideals and electing and supporting Republican candidates in office. Precinct committeemen (PCs) play an important role in the election process and in county politics. Belinda Rodriguez (Gold Can...

The final votes for the 2022 General Election in Pinal County have been counted. Overall, 145,600 ballots were cast, which represents a turnout of 51.53%. A reminder that Election results will not be official until the Board of Supervisors canvasses the results. This will take place at a Special Session Meeting in Florence on Monday, November ...

Ten propositions appear on this year's ballot, including three that would impact the voting process in Arizona if passed. Learn more about the propositions below, including the latest numbers once counting begins after the polls close on Election Day. Proposition 128: Regarding the Voter Protection Act (Failed)The proposition gives the Arizona Stat...

Primary Election Day 2022 in Pinal County was infuriating for everyone—voters, workers, officials, and candidates. With voting integrity under intense scrutiny, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors hired an outside law firm to investigate what led to a chaotic election day. On Aug. 2, poll workers and observers experienced a shortage of ballots at...

With early voting a week away in Arizona, Republicans are counting on some political star power to get their candidates an added boost. On Sunday, former president Donald Trump will rally for his hand-picked candidates in Mesa. On Wednesday, another high-profile Republican came to town. Sen. Ted Cruz from Texas was in San Tan Valley, where he broug...

In the midst of a hyper-partisan political environment Republicans, Democrats and Independents in Arizona have found something to work on together: democracy. As the focus moves from the primaries to November's general election, former Congressman Ron Barber and business and civic leader Don Henninger are announcing the launch of the Arizona Democr...

State Representative David Cook has sponsored legislation to pay down unfunded liabilities within the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), which was established in 1968 to provide a uniform statewide retirement program for public safety personnel. HB 2035 would appropriate nearly $1.6 billion from the state General Fund to PSPRS to re...