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Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos has significant lead over Republican Heather Lappin

As of midnight Wednesday, Nanos had a lead of about 23,000 votes.

How some of Pima County’s youngest voters feel about casting their ballots

Arizona’s Gen Z voters set to shape the 2024 election.

State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate

AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.

Sheriff’s department responds to judge’s order for policy clarification

The department maintains that certain clothing items worn together look too similar to an on-duty deputy, and should not be worn during political activity.

Pima County sees decrease in overdose deaths

Pima County is seeing a 17% decrease in overdose fatalities, which the county attributes to ongoing harm reduction strategies.

GOP challenger for Pima County Sheriff has a fundraising edge

Heather Lappin has raised four times as much money in individual campaign contributions than incumbent Chris Nanos.

Union leader sues Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos over suspension

Aaron Cross claims the Sheriff violated his constitutional rights.

Pima County Jail Inmate dies during surgery

No suspicious circumstances have been reported so far.

Nanos defends decision to suspend political rival, says “I’m doing my job.”

Both employees are under gag orders and cannot speak on the allegations of policy violations.

AZLuminaria defends reporter after Sheriff Nanos accuses misconduct

Criminal Justice reporter John Washington reimbursed an inmate for the cost of phone calls from the jail, according to AZLuminaria.

Republican challenger in Sheriff’s race placed on leave, Nanos faces criticisms from Board of Supervisors

The two high-ranking opponents of the current sheriff are currently under gag orders.

Pima County sees record voter registration ahead of election, shift toward unaffiliated voters grows

There were 4,500 registrations in the week leading up to the Oct. 7 deadline.

Top White House official talks border, rural internet access with Pima County Officials

Tom Perez called Pima County a “leader” in migrant aid.

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