‘It’s a daunting task’: Democrats prep to lead Arizona legislature for first time in 60 years

By: Gloria Rebecca Gomez

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,284

Last Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago

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For the first time in six decades, Democrats control the Arizona legislature and will be able to turn their policy priorities into state law. But doing so without ostracizing the Republican and independent voters who helped elect them may prove difficult as the party grapples with governing a state where Republican voters still outnumber registered Democrats.

Tuesday’s election was a boon for Democrats up and down the ballot. The state’s three top …

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