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Arizona became a swing state in the 2020 election when it was called for Joe Biden. Notable figures such as Senate nominee Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar support former President Donald Trump, but some Arizona Republicans are questioning their allegiance due to continuous election denialism. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and the Democratic party are resonating with newer and younger audiences, particularly through her stance on abortion and border security.
Arizona’s Role in the 2024 Election: A Swing State
Arizona’s shift to Joe Biden in the 2020 election marked its evolution into a swing state. Highly influential figures in the state, including Senate nominee Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, are strong Trump supporters. However, the ongoing denial of the election results and lack of interest in the conservatism of John McCain has left some Arizona Republicans reconsidering their support.
Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic party have started engaging younger audiences in Arizona. After President Biden withdrew from the race in July and Harris became the Democratic nominee, polls indicated a more competitive race in Arizona. Harris’s views on issues like abortion and border security resonate with a new generation of voters.
Nevertheless, independent voters now form one of the largest demographics in Arizona politics. So, how are the two presidential candidates trying to secure Arizona’s vote?
The Gaggle Podcast
This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl were joined by Republic reporter Stephanie Murray to discuss the presidential race in Arizona. Inside Politics’ deputy editor Jacob Rubashkin also joined to analyze Arizona’s role in the national political landscape.
You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
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