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Trump talks about his assassination attempt
Trump just briefly mentions the assassination attempt he suffered in July, which he survived after a bullet grazed his ear during a campaign rally.
He tells the crowd that his life was “saved for a reason,” a suggestion he made throughout his campaign.
Trump says he will bring “every drop of spirit and fight” to the White House, and that being president is the “most important job in the world.” As a reminder, Trump has declared victory, but has not yet reached the required number of Electoral College votes. He is currently four short.
He adds that he will run his administration under the motto: “Promises made, promises kept.”
Trump congratulates JD Vance
Republicans have not yet been announced as the winners of this election, but they are only four electoral votes away from doing so.
Vance calls Trump's victory “the greatest political comeback in history”
Trump: “We will help our country heal.”
In his election night appearance he promises to fix the borders and adds that he and his party made history for a reason. It is clear that the Republican candidate is using this as a victory speech.
Large 'Yes' majority for abortion rights
With 49.4% of the votes counted in the state of Arizona, the votes for proposition 139, which deals with the right to abortion in its different counties, resulted in a “Yes” vote with 62.8% of the votes.
It is important to remember that the current law in Arizona allows abortions up to 15 weeks of pregnancy and it becomes illegal after this time except for medical emergencies.
No news on the count
It was already known that the count in Arizona could go for a long time and so it is. The numbers have not moved in a good rto, everything remains the same with 51% of votes counted and Donald Trump ahead with 49.%6 to Harris' 49.5%.
Deadlock in Arizona
Meanwhile, in one of the key states the vote count is still stagnating at 51% and almost total equality.
Donald Trump is ahead with 49.6% of the vote and a total 904,171, while Harris accumulates 49.5% and 901,924.
Arizona divided on immigration
In the exit poll conducted by NBC News, just 41% of voters favored mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Fifty-five percent said most should be offered the opportunity to apply for legal papers to remain in the United States.
50% of the votes counted in Arizona
Half of the votes counted in Arizona have been reached and neither candidate is able to widen the gap in the presidential race. With 50% of the votes counted, Donald Trump has 49.1% of the votes, while Kamala Harris has 50%, slightly ahead.
Maximum equality in Arizona
With 35% counted, both candidates are tied in Arizona. 621,131 votes for Trump, 621,091 for Harris, a difference of only 40 voters, leaving a tie at 49.6% of the votes in the count. An unusual situation for so late in the count, but one that is being replicated in other key states such as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
FBI working with Arizona authorities in the wake of bomb threats
The FBI is working with local authorities and security in Arizona following bomb warnings received during Election Day. These threats, according to the investigation, point to being related to Russia, and have caused problems and delays at some polling places, which have had to be evacuated. The FBI confirmed that these threats were not credible.
Arizona polling place hours extended
By court order, some Arizona polling places will remain open until 9 p.m. due to problems earlier in the day with voting machines and printers at several locations.
These locations, nine in all, are in Apache County. The rest of the state has already closed its polls and will give way to counting, one of the keys to the final election results.
Arizona results could be a long time coming
Arizona's turnout for the 2024 election has been VERY high. Election officials have stated that it could take up to 13 days to tally the results.
Polls show the race between Trump and Harris is very close. At least one in ten Arizona voters went to the polls not knowing who they would vote for.
POLLS CLOSE IN ARIZONA!
Voting ends in one of the key states in the 2024 Elections in the United States. The stakes are high for Trump and Harris, who if they achieve victory in this state will be close to reaching the presidency of the country.
Turnout in Maricopa continues to grow as the polls are heating, with a few hours to go before the polls close.
The latest warning in Arizona
Several voters from outside Coconino County have shown up in Coconino believing they could vote using federal ballots despite being registered in other counties.
Officials had to issue a ‘misinformation alert’ to try to stop them.
Voters who register in Arizona without providing documentary proof of citizenship or residency are considered federal voters and may only vote in federal elections.
Ruben Gallego talks about Democratic chances in Arizona
Arizona Senate candidate, Ruben Gallego, has made a statement outside a political event in which he is confident of the Democratic Party's chances in this state.
Despite the fact that the Republicans have surpassed the Democrats in the number of registered voters both in advance and on Election Day, the candidate assures that “Arizona has always had more Republicans than Democrats” and that “we talk to moderates and independents and get them to vote for us”.
Regarding the words of his rival, Kari Lake, in which he affirmed that he would respect the results of the Elections in case of losing, he was quite terse: “Well, of course”. The Republican candidate has already pushed false claims in last year's gubernatorial election.
Kamala Harris’s campaign finale in Phoenix
Kamala Harris held the closing event of her campaign in Arizona at Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort, attended by over 7,000 supporters. Besides reasserting her political platform and making a final appeal to Latino voters, the event featured a concert by the renowned band Los Tigres del Norte.
Bomb threats in Arizona
Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State, has declared that four bomb threats linked to Russia have been received in Navajo County, as has already happened in other states such as Georgia.
The secretary assures that they do not consider that voters or workers are in danger, so voting continues normally at the polling places.
Arizona’s iconic Grand Canyon and its tourism appeal
Known as the “Grand Canyon State,” Arizona is home to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, which attracts thousands of tourists each year to experience its unique arid landscapes that are rarely seen in other parts of the country.
Importance of climate change and environment in the U.S.
Another issue that powerfully separates the two candidates is undoubtedly the issue of climate change. According to YouGov data supporters of Donald Trump's candidacy do not believe that climate change is an important issue for the future of the country with 31% of respondents believing it is “not very important” or as many as 34% believing this issue to be “very unimportant.” Kamala Harris supporters, however, see it as vital with 70% of respondents thinking it is “very important”.
Lingering concerns over alleged election fraud in 2020
In the 2020 election, suspicions of voter fraud that sparked significant controversy within the Republican Party had one of their epicenters in Arizona. Although traditionally a Republican-leaning state, the margin is often narrow. Joe Biden’s victory here was questioned by Trump, though claims of fraud were dismissed after extensive examination.
Kari Lake appeals for votes in the last few hours
Kari Lake, GOP Senate candidate in Arizona, is taking advantage of the last few hours to urge people to vote. She has been very active throughout the day on social networks, repeatedly asking people to vote.
Biden’s recent visit to Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community
Joe Biden, who will remain president until January despite stepping down from re-election, recently traveled to the Gila River Indian Community south of Phoenix, an area historically affected by federal boarding school policies. During this visit, Biden formally apologized for the past treatment of Native communities.
Public opinion about public spending and taxes in the USA in 2024.
For the entire adult population surveyed, public spending and the taxes levied on them are of great importance, but certainly as many as 80% of Republicans consider this type of spending as “very important”. For Democrats, such spending is “very important” for only 53% of respondents.
The significance of Arizona's border with Mexico
The border between Arizona and Mexico stretches approximately 600 kilometers, making this state a focal point for the relationship between the two countries. During his first term, Trump aimed to construct his well-known wall along this border, a project halted by Joe Biden upon taking office.
Arizona as a potential key state in the elections
Arizona may become the decisive swing state in these elections. Two of the most heavily discussed issues in the campaign—abortion rights and the immigration crisis—are especially significant for voters in this state.
Trump’s focus on immigration amid a large Latino population
The high density of the Latino and Mexican population in Arizona has not prevented Trump from making the "immigration crisis" the central issue of his campaign, repeatedly promising to close the border with Mexico on his first day in office—something that would directly impact this state. In fact, recent data shows that support for the Republican candidate has increased in this territory
Arizona’s unique position among swing states
Among the swing states, which include Arizona, this is the only one bordering Mexico, an important factor during campaign visits by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, who have highlighted it from very different perspectives.
Polls close in Arizona
Polls close in Arizona at 7 p.m., so just under four hours to go. Remember if you're in line by 7 p.m. you have the right to vote.
2024 elections: key issues and local races
In Arizona’s 2024 elections, in addition to voting in the presidential and Senate races, citizens will also vote for the State Legislature, the Corporation Commission, and on a series of proposals, including the Border Security Act and abortion rights.
Immigration in the United States: for or against?
The United States, a multicultural country where many different ethnicities coexist, has always been a welcoming country for immigrants. Statista collects in a new study what is people's opinion on immigration and whether it is favorable or detrimental to the future of the country. In 2020, opinion in favor reached its highest level since 2005, with up to 77% in favor of welcoming immigrants. Covid was a setback in public opinion with the increase of speeches against taking in more immigrants due to fears of a lack of security. Currently 27% of the population is against foreign immigration.
A close race to replace independent senator Krysten Sinema
Arizona’s independent senator, Krysten Sinema, decided not to seek re-election, and these are the two main candidates vying to succeed her. Polls point to a very close race, though Democrat Ruben Gallego seems to have a slight lead.
Kari Lake: Republican Senate candidate
Kari Lake is the Republican Party’s candidate for the Senate in Arizona. This former television host in Phoenix for more than two decades is a Republican and stepped into politics in 2022 by running for governor of Arizona. Since her start in politics, she has received support from Donald Trump.
Ruben Gallego: Democratic Senate candidate
Ruben Gallego is the Democratic Party’s candidate for the Senate in Arizona. This former military member is part of the U.S. House of Representatives and could be an important figure in the state. Generally, he is quite loyal to the party line and places significant emphasis on issues such as abortion legalization.
Clinton vs. Trump and Biden’s turnaround in 2020
Hillary Clinton was not an especially popular candidate in Arizona. A large portion of various demographic groups chose Trump in this state in 2016, but Biden reversed those percentages in 2020. During his term, Biden lost some popularity, and Trump seemed well-positioned for the 2024 elections; however, Kamala Harris’s candidacy appears to have brought the race back into balance.
The Latino electorate’s growing influence
The Latino electorate will play a significant role in Arizona for the U.S. elections. In the previous two elections, 2016 and 2020, this segment of the population clearly leaned toward supporting Democrats: both Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden received 61% of the votes cast by Latinos in Arizona in 2016 and 2020, respectively.
Abortion in the USA: percentage of adults who support abortion
One of the most controversial issues of the last legislature has undoubtedly been abortion legislation.Up to 50% of voters with Republican voting intentions are of the opinion that abortion should be performed only in exceptional circumstances and not on a regular basis. This contrasts radically with the opinion of Democrats, who up to 42% support abortion without any type of legal restriction.
Electoral vote allocation in Arizona
In the state of Arizona, the presidential race will award a total of 11 electors to the winning party, representatives who will later cast their votes for either Trump or Harris.
To highlight the importance of each state, the U.S. electoral system is structured so that the president is not elected by a direct national vote, but rather the winner in each state gains a number of representatives that varies according to the state’s size and population.
The top-rated beers in Arizona are White Russian Imperial Stout, Barrel Aged American Presidential Stout, and Tombstone Brewing IPA.
The most widely read newspapers are the East Valley Tribune, The Arizona Republic, and Arizona Daily Star.
Arizona has some of the oldest records of human habitation in North America; some remains suggest that the area was inhabited more than 25,000 years ago.
In 1981, Arizona established the controversial Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System as an alternative to the federal Medicaid program. This system includes an insurance program that provides healthcare for indigent or uninsured people.
What people think about the laws covering the sale of firearms?
In another survey conducted by Statista, participants were asked how they feel about gun legislation and whether it should be the same, more or less restrictive. Up to 60% of respondents felt that gun laws should be tightened. Less than 20% believed they should be relaxed.
Some Arizona cities have become ideal retirement destinations, with growing demand for locations surrounded by nature. Among these cities are Sun City and Green Valley.
Arizona is home to the Hoover Dam, named after President Herbert Hoover, and considered an engineering marvel.
Its official flower is the saguaro cactus, its bird is the cactus wren, and its tree is the blue palo verde.
The state likely derives its name from the explorer Juan Bautista de Anza, who may have called the area "place of oaks."
Who won Arizona in 2020?
Joe Biden won Arizona back in 2020 by a slender 10,457 votes. That was the closest of his wins. The previous Democrat to win Arizona was one William Jefferson Clinton, in 1992.
ABC News Project 538 reckons Trump leads Harris by 2.1% in Arizona, while 270towin also calls it for Trump, but with a lead of 1.7%.
Arizona is the third youngest U.S. state (1912), only preceded by Alaska (1959) and Hawaii (1959).
Real average hourly earnings for all employees in the United States
It should be noted that prior to July 2022, the average hourly wage for all workers in the United States was on a downward trend following the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been rising since then to stand at $11.25 per hour.
Until just over 100 years ago, Arizona was not a U.S. state; it gained that status in 1912, becoming the 48th state.
Until the 1840s, Arizona, along with Utah, California, Nevada, and New Mexico, was part of Mexico.
Cutting down a cactus in Arizona is illegal and can result in jail time.
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According to Travel + Leisure, three of the world’s top 10 spa destinations are in Arizona (two in Tucson and one in Sedona).
Arizona is home to the longest section of Route 66, the highway that crosses the United States from east to west.
Early voting is key in Arizona
More than one-third of U.S. voters have voted early, either in person or by mail. These votes will not only be critical in determining the final outcome, but will also take the temperature in several key states, especially in precincts such as Arizona, where the proportion of early voting is particularly high.
Monthly job hires and separations rate in the U.S.
Another important detail for the U.S. economy is the ratio of new hires to layoffs from 2022. The percentage of both metrics has dropped alarmingly, hinting that the economy is slowing, something that may affect the Democrats' re-election.
Arizona-born actress Emma Stone described the 2016 election results, which declared Donald Trump the winner, as “incredibly painful.”
“They hate me because they can't buy me”.
With this forcefulness, Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake said in her last campaign speech. She pledged that she will do “everything” to defend Arizona in the Senate.
Arizona is located in an area known as the Sun Belt, a strip stretching across the southern United States.
The LGBTQ+ community has rallied in support of Kamala Harris's campaign, and its growth in the state could prove decisive.
The official X account (formerly Twitter) of the campaign of the Republican candidate for the Senate, Kari Lake, notes that voters for her candidacy are flocking to the polls.
It should be recalled that Arizona, in the previous 2020 election, was Democratic territory, albeit narrowly, getting 49.4% of the vote for Joe Biden.
The percentage of people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community in Arizona has grown since 2020, and Phoenix, the capital, is known for hosting one of the country’s largest pride festivals.
Donald Trump made his last campaign stop in Arizona accompanied by journalist Tucker Carlson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and former presidential candidate.
Monthly unemployment rate in the United States (Sep 22 - Sep 24)
The monthly unemployment ratio may be one of the key factors in the undecided voters considering that in the last year it has gone from an average of 3.8% to as high as 4.3% last July 2024.
That day, October 31, both candidates were in the same state, only a few kilometers apart, trying to secure the final votes.
With her visit on October 31, Kamala Harris has made a total of eight campaign visits to Arizona to consolidate the Latino vote.
Democrat Kate Gallego is also the youngest mayor of a major U.S. city.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego noted that the city’s economic boom in recent years is thanks to the Biden-Harris administration and called for votes for them.
Historically, Latino and female voters have been characterized by abstention in elections, so capturing Hispanic women's votes in a swing state like Arizona could be crucial.
Deciding issues among Americans regarding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election in the United States by party ideology
According to Statista data from November 2023, the issues Americans are most concerned about are the economy, the top concern of Republican voters, and preserving democracy for voters with Democratic intent. They are followed by abortion, immigration and gun legislation.
Experts believe voter turnout in this state will increase significantly due to pro-abortion mobilization.
During this election process, Arizona will also vote in a referendum to permanently protect abortion rights in its constitution.
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While Kamala Harris has been clearly in favor of abortion rights, Trump has shifted from his initial opposition to supporting the procedure in certain cases.
Arizona is one of the states where abortion is prohibited. Many women have to go to other states to terminate a pregnancy.
However, the state's main issues are immigration and abortion laws.
How much attention Americans are paying to the presidential election campaigns in the United States in October 2024, by age
Another important detail to consider is voting intention by age group. Taking into account that in the United States, the majority of the population is between 20 and 50 years old, and that according to Statista data they are those who pay less attention to the campaigns of the presidential candidates, we will see which candidate they opt for.
Many Arizona voters have frequently complained about rising prices and blame Joe Biden for not being able to control inflation.
In terms of education, despite efforts in recent years, Arizona ranks near the bottom in educational quality, holding 47th place out of 51 states.
Additionally, Arizona is home to several key arms and aerospace companies for the country, providing jobs to thousands of people. Such is the case with Boeing and Raytheon.
One reason tourism is so important here is the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, which receives about 7 million visitors annually.
Arizona's economy is mainly driven by agriculture and tourism, but in recent years numerous technology companies and startups have settled in the state.
In previous elections, the candidate who wins in Maricopa is ultimately the one who wins the state.
The increase in the Latino population in Maricopa County, where Phoenix, the capital and most populous city, is located and where 60% of the state's population lives, could tip the balance in favor of Kamala Harris.
In terms of size, it is the sixth-largest state in the country and ranks 33rd in population density.
Arizona has a population of just over 7,300,000, making it the 14th most populous state in the United States, and its population has been steadily growing over the past few decades.
Recent polls show Donald Trump slightly ahead, with 48.4% compared to Kamala Harris’s 46.6%. Since her nomination as a candidate, Harris has narrowed the gap with the Republican, which at its worst was as wide as 7 points.
Swing state election polling of Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump in the US (October data)
In the other swing states, the situation is similar, with the latest polls showing a tie. In all of them, Donald Trump is slightly ahead of Kamala Harris in the intention to vote. In the states of Arizona and Georgia, the difference is almost 2 points, which would make it difficult for the Democrats to win. Special attention to Georgia, with 16 electoral votes, which is considered one of the key states to win to be President of the United States.
In 2020, current President Joe Biden won in this state by only 10,000 votes.
In the 18 presidential elections held in the country since 1952, the Democratic Party has won in Arizona only twice (1996 and 2020).
The influx of skilled workers to the area is significant in electoral terms. Young people with higher qualifications and higher salaries tend to lean toward Democratic candidates.
This state has been one of the most favored by the Biden administration's investments, which have aimed to turn it into a powerhouse in the technology sector.
The unemployment rate is 3.5%, more than half a point below the national average, which stands at 4.1%.
2024 Presidential election polling of Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump
Overall polls reflect how Kamala Harris closed the gap with Trump, who was 2 points ahead last September. Right now, statistics consider both candidates with 48% of the share of registered and likely voters.
The Per Capita Gross Domestic Product is $65,057, well below the U.S. average of $76,476.
Arizona has the fourth-highest proportion of Latino population at 31.6%, only surpassed by New Mexico, California, and Texas.
Arizona is the only state among the seven so-called "swing states" that has a border with Mexico.
With a 600-kilometer border with Mexico, one of the most important issues for Arizona voters is immigration.
More than 1,800,000 people have already voted in the state of Arizona. With 43% of votes cast, it ranks as the seventh state in the country by the percentage of voters who have exercised their right to vote.
Arizona polls for the US Election 2024: Trump vs Harris
In 2020, Joe Biden won the electoral vote in Arizona in an incredibly close race, receiving 49.4% of the vote compared to Donald Trump’s 49.0%. Arizona is considered a swing state, which could be crucial for both candidates this year. It looks like it’s going to be another nail-biting day, according to the latest polls: 47.9% for Trump compared to 46.9% for Kamala Harris.
Arizona distributes a total of 11 electoral votes out of the 538 distributed across the country.