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The Forks Estate: 1-800-VOTE

This week, Forks Estate tackles the local political candidates and ballot measures that Arizona residents will vote upon on Election Day, Nov. 8. In this episode, politics editors Joshua and Aimee explain the who, what, when, where and why of voting in Arizona.

By Alexandra Watts | November 3, 2016

People walk past a storm-access drain on the ASU campus in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

State Press Guide to Election Day: Answering bond questions

Tempe’s governing body gave voters a chance to approve funding toward different city services — streets, buildings, storm drains, etc. — through bond questions.

By Angel Mendoza | November 3, 2016

State Press guide to Election Day: Where to vote and rules to follow

If you're a first-time voter, here are five things to know.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 3, 2016

Hillary Clinton takes the stage during a rally at the intramural fields on the ASU Tempe campus on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Hillary Clinton talks equality, economy and ending Trump's momentum at ASU

ASU's Tempe campus hosted another major political figure leading up to Election Day: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

By Angel Mendoza | November 2, 2016

Arizona Senator John McCain listens to questions from the audience at the Cronkite School in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.

State Press guide to Election Day: What Arizona voters should know about the U.S. Senate race

Ann Kirkpatrick and John McCain are squaring off in the general election next week, though McCain now holds a sizable lead.

By Jose Delgado | November 2, 2016

Photo Gallery: Hillary Clinton holds rally at ASU less than one week before election

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton hosted a rally at ASU on Wednesday. Clinton spoke at length on the economy and stopping Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's momentum. "All I see in this campaign, I see through the eyes of an educator," she said.

By Reilly Kneedler | November 2, 2016

Voters will not be able to write in Bernie Sanders on their ballots. Illustration published Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

State Press guide to Election Day: What Arizona voters should know about write-in ballots

Conflicted voters are considering a write-in vote to express their political defiance of the U.S. two-party system.

By Victor Keys | November 2, 2016

Andy Tobin: The story of a cowboy, commissioner and everything in between

The career of Andy Tobin has taken him many places — now he aims to retain his seat as corporation commissioner.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 1, 2016

Who is Evan McMullin, and how could voters send him to The White House?

Just a week and a half before election night, one Independent candidate hopes to make history.

By Guillermo Mijares | November 1, 2016

State Press guide to Election Day: The local public safety bond

Tempe's public safety services may see big changes following election season.

By Angel Mendoza | October 31, 2016

Voting Rights Act will operate in limited capacity this election, leaving voters without federal oversight

The Voting Rights Act had its power limited by the Supreme Court in 2013; here is what that looks like in Arizona.

By Isaac Windes | October 31, 2016

Trump criticizes Obamacare and Clinton email scandal at Phoenix rally

Donald Trump rallied thousands in Downtown Phoenix, fighting for a win in the battleground state of Arizona.

By Isaac Windes | October 29, 2016

The ASU 9/11 Studies and Outreach Club is pictured on Oct. 26, 2016 holding up the signs they used at the homecoming parade. The group seeks to teach students about alternate theories surrounding the 9/11 attacks.

'Truthers' seek to educate students on alternative 9/11 theories

For members of The 9/11 Studies and Outreach Club at ASU, the 9/11 attacks were more than just terrorist attacks.

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 27, 2016

Donald Trump Jr. speaks to a crowd during a campaign stop for his father Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, in the Sun Devil Fitness Complex on the ASU Tempe campus on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016.

Donald Trump Jr. urges votes, touts his father's business record at ASU

Donald Trump Jr. took a brief campaign stop in Arizona to speak to students about the importance of getting out to vote.

By Isaac Windes | October 27, 2016

The Forks Estate: Tempe USG, GPSA address broken bylaws

On episode 3, politics editors Aimee Plante and Joshua Bowling talk with reporter Garrison Murphy, who recently covered a story on Tempe USG and GPSA's failure to adequately post meeting minutes and agendas within an appropriate time frame. The groups are now working to address those violations going forward.

By Alexandra Watts | October 27, 2016