Summary
Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber’s balance of power and a governor’s race that has a Republican election denier leading in polls. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who is running in Arizona in the 2022 midterms, and what are their backgrounds?
- What are some of the issues driving voters in Arizona?
- When did Arizona start to become a swing state?
- Why is Arizona important for control of Congress and the upcoming presidential elections in 2024?
- How have concerns about elections and democracy shaped the opinions of voters interviewed in this story?
Focus Questions
Do you think the concerns of voters interviewed in this story are reflective of concerns of voters across the country? Why or why not? Media literacy : Why do you think this story focuses on voters and provides little information about the candidates themselves?For More
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