Opinion: Farewell to a friend with a big heart, who always had Phoenix's heartbeat azcentral.com/story/opinion/…

NEW: 9th Circuit Court of Appeals finds Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office practice of posting detainee mugshots online UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Attorneys say the ruling is unprecedented and could lead to changes at law enforcement agencies across the country. azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Two weeks after a landmark court decision, state and local election officials are working to finalize details of how they will handle voting applicants who end up in limbo under new voter registration rules. My latest: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

(Kolodin) "walked back his comments in a statement published on social media Saturday." Story by Sasha Hupka 🌵 & Mary Jo Pitzl: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Maricopa Co board chair Jack Sellers: "Obviously, the two-page ballot is going to impact tabulation time." The board, election staff have been warning for months that it could take longer to finish counting all ballots in November, given ballot length, potential complications.

The two men vying to control key election processes in Arizona's most populous county have night-and-day approaches to the job, but they face similar challenges in their campaigns. ICYMI from Sasha Hupka 🌵 via azcentral azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Another resource: Judges have to file annual financial disclosures that are posted at this Arizona Secretary of State website. You can see some of their investments, speaking engagements, whose kid works at Starbucks, and more. apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/F…

New: Judge dismisses lawsuit from Mohave County supervisor that was seeking an advisory opinion on whether Arizona counties can hand count its election results. Judge says the issue is not ripe: “Arizona law requires a present controversy between the parties.”

Listening in on a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hearing regarding Arizona’s voter registration laws and proof of citizenship. Judges are asking about the current status of voter registration in the state. Lots of background on that here: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

The judges seem to be seeking clarity on whether any decisions they make would impact the upcoming November elections. One asks: “I mean, isn’t that the whole ballgame here? The presidential election, and this upcoming presidential election?”

Everyone seems to largely agree that nothing the judges may do would impact the 2024 election. There’s simply not enough time. “I think we are largely where we are, for good or for bad,” an attorney for Mi Familia Vote says.

After some very complicated oral arguments, this hearing has concluded.

INBOX: Pinal County says an "independent auditor" will do an "election and cybersecurity technical assessment" of systems used in the primary. The auditor, Pro V&V, is accredited by the U.S. Election Commission. The Secretary of State's Office will have representatives on site.

This is happening tomorrow at 8:30 a.m., and media will be allowed to observe. Per announcement: "This process will be held in a transparent manner in front of cameras and pursuant to state law and procedures to protect the integrity of the electronic voting systems."

This comes after Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh raised doubts about the results of his primary for county sheriff. Cavanaugh has since filed to run as a write-in candidate for county recorder. The incumbent, Dana Lewis, was running unopposed. Both are Republicans.

More background on Cavanaugh and his election claims here: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

Just in: Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris, signing her message with “Childless Cat Lady.”

What Gina said vs. What Yolanda said Both AZGOP and AZDems react to tonight’s presidential debate:

Group charges Fontes with bias on open primaries ballot measure, and Fontes pushes back azcentral.com/story/news/pol… via azcentral

AZ is crucial to both Harris and Trump in order to win the nation. But with a growing population of independents here, how are they vying for the vote? Ronald J. Hansen & Mary Jo Pitzl are joined on The Gaggle by Stephanie Murray & Jacob Rubashkin this week: azcentral.com/story/news/pol…