Latest Ruben Gallego News

The Latest: Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination

Aug. 23, 2024 00:04 AM EDT

The Democratic National Convention's fourth and final night Thursday is crescendoing with a speech from Vice President Kamala Harris. After a week of Democrats’ most prominent figures rallying the party faithful, Harris has accepted her party’s nomination for president during a...

Ansari calls for Democrats to come together after winning nomination in Arizona congressional race

Aug. 20, 2024 16:49 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Yassamin Ansari, a former Phoenix City Council member, clinched the Democratic nomination for an open congressional district in Arizona, defeating her opponent by 39 votes after the tight race triggered a recount in a state that’s expected to be pivotal in November’s general...

Democratic primary in Arizona's 3rd District is too close to call, AP determines

Aug. 05, 2024 22:11 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The race for the Democratic nomination in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District narrowed further Monday, making it too close to call and ensuring an automatic recount. The district lies in Maricopa County, which finished counting ballots Monday. Former Phoenix City...

Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake

Aug. 04, 2024 14:16 PM EDT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state. A list released Sunday of 39 Republican and independent supporters of his campaign includes...

Democratic primary in Arizona's 3rd District enters recount range as count continues

Aug. 02, 2024 22:39 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Democratic primary in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District narrowed to a margin of just 0.21 percentage points Friday, within the range of an automatic recount. Former Phoenix City Council member Yassamin Ansari led former state lawmaker Raquel Terán by 89...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona's state primaries

Jul. 30, 2024 11:04 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona is already expected to play a critical role in the White House race as it did in 2020, but Tuesday’s state primaries will set the stage for competitive contests that could determine control of the closely divided U.S. Senate, U.S. House and both chambers of the state...