The 2020 election is gearing up to be one of the most historic in American history and many items on the ballot affect downtown Phoenix. Downtown Devil compiled a list of all election-related coverage we have done detailing items that could be on your ballot and where to cast your vote or drop your ballot off.
Candidates
Maricopa County Recorder office debate derails over weekend
The scheduled debate between Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes and candidate Stephen Richer didn’t go as scheduled as Richer failed to show up. Here’s how the debate went.
Education candidates: What to know before you cast your downtown ballot
The state of Arizona is ranked very low in education compared to the rest of the country with one of the highest high school dropout rates in the country. Voters will see a large number of education-related candidates and propositions on their ballot. Here’s what to know about these education candidates for Election Day.
Photo: Protestors for both Mark Kelly and Sen. Martha McSally come to the Cronkite School
A photo story by staff photographer Kiki Moss after protesters in support of Sen. Martha McSally and Democratic hopeful Mark Kelly demonstrated outside of the Cronkite School during a debate by the two candidates.
Sen. Martha McSally and Mark Kelly debate in downtown
A breakdown of the debate between Sen. Martha McSally and Mark Kelly at the Cronkite School on Oct. 6.
Kelly, McSally court Latino voters in Univision virtual forum
A breakdown of the Univision debate between Sen. McSally and Mark Kelly where each candidate tried to sway the Latinx vote.
Propositions
Prop. 208 promises more money for schools from tax dollars. Here’s what you need to know
Proposition 208 has promises of putting more money back into the education system through tax dollars. Here’s a breakdown of this proposition and what it means for Arizona schools.
Prop 207 could affect Arizona in different ways, experts say
Proposition 207 could legalize marijuana and possibly expunge people convicted of certain marijuana-related crimes. Here’s a breakdown of what this proposition means.
Election Security
Election security on ice – what both parties fear for November
Election security has been a big factor in determining whether people go out and vote. This article examines the fears both political parties have for Election Day ballots.
New plan brings contactless voting in Arizona for upcoming election
This article looks at the plan approved by Maricopa County for contactless voting and sending in ballots without having to stand in line at the polls.
Voting during COVID-19
How COVID-19 has changed voting and what you need to know before casting your ballot
COVID-19 has changed the way voters cast their ballot in the pandemic. This article looks at what processes are in place to keep voters safe during the pandemic.
Downtown students prepare to cast their votes as tumultuous election looms
People in the 18-24 demographic typically have the lowest voter turnout. Downtown Phoenix students have mixed feelings about the upcoming 2020 election and who they’re voting for.
How polls are staying COVID-19 safe during the election
A breakdown of what polling places are doing to prevent further spread of COVID-19 during this election.
Election night: What downtown residents are doing
What are people in downtown doing for the election? Hear from business owners to students on what their plans are.
It’s Election Day: Where to vote in downtown Phoenix
If people are planning to hit the polls, in-person voting locations, or drop-off locations, here is a list of all of the downtown locations.
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