Looking At The Election In Arizona

Update: 2024-10-16

Digest

The episode begins with a sponsor message from Organic Valley, a farmer-owned dairy cooperative, before introducing the NPR Politics Podcast and its hosts: Tamara Keith, Kimena Bustian, and Ben Giles. The podcast then dives into Arizona's upcoming election, highlighting two key ballot measures. The first measure, similar to Texas's SB4, would allow local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. The second measure would enshrine the right to abortion in the state's constitution and increase access to abortion until 24 weeks. The podcast also discusses the Arizona Senate race between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake. Gallego is currently leading in polls, but the race is still considered competitive. The podcast explores the factors influencing the race, including Lake's stance on abortion and the potential for split-ticket voting in Arizona. The episode concludes by discussing the importance of different voting blocks in Arizona, including the Latino, Native American, and Black and African American populations.

Outlines

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Arizona Election: Ballot Measures, Senate Race, and Voting Blocks

This episode of the NPR Politics Podcast focuses on Arizona's upcoming election, examining key ballot measures, the Senate race, and the potential impact of different voting blocks. The podcast discusses two key ballot measures: one related to immigration and another concerning abortion rights. It also explores the Arizona Senate race between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake, highlighting the factors influencing the race and the importance of different voting blocks in Arizona.

Keywords

SB4

SB4 is a Texas law that allows local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. It has been challenged in court and is currently under review.

Ballot Measure

A ballot measure is a proposed law or constitutional amendment that is placed on the ballot for voters to decide. Ballot measures can be initiated by citizens or by the legislature.

Point of Viability

The point of viability is the stage of fetal development at which a fetus can survive outside the womb. This is typically around 24 weeks of gestation.

Split-Ticket Voting

Split-ticket voting is when a voter casts ballots for candidates from different political parties in the same election. This can occur when voters have different preferences for different offices.

Ground Game

The ground game refers to a political campaign's efforts to mobilize voters and get them to the polls. This can include activities such as door-knocking, phone banking, and voter registration drives.

Arizona Election

The upcoming election in Arizona, featuring key ballot measures, a competitive Senate race, and the potential impact of different voting blocks.

Arizona Senate Race

The race for the Arizona Senate seat between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake.

Voting Blocks

Different groups of voters in Arizona, including the Latino, Native American, and Black and African American populations, who could influence the outcome of the election.

Q&A

What are the key ballot measures in Arizona's upcoming election?
The two key ballot measures are an immigration measure that would allow local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and an abortion measure that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state's constitution and increase access to abortion until 24 weeks.
How is the Arizona Senate race shaping up?
Democrat Ruben Gallego is currently leading in polls, but the race is still considered competitive. Kari Lake's stance on abortion and the potential for split-ticket voting in Arizona are factors that could influence the outcome.
What are some of the key voting blocks that could make a difference in Arizona's election?
Arizona has a large Latino population, a significant Native American voting population, and a growing black and African American population in the Phoenix area. The way different parties target these voting blocks could determine the outcome of the election.

Show Notes

Between a competitive Senate race, a measure to liberalize abortion rights & a measure concerning immigration, Arizona voters have a lot on their ballots this fall other than the presidential race. We take a look at the issues.

This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political reporters Ximena Bustillo & Ben Giles.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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