Trump urges Arizona voters to back Republicans at rally

President Donald Trump urged Arizona voters to support Republican candidates in the November 3 midterm elections at a campaign rally in Bullhead City on October 14, arguing that Democratic victories would threaten his administration’s policies. The rally featured Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs, who is challenging Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, and other Arizona candidates. Trump presented the election as a choice over the direction of the country and urged Republicans to back candidates across the ballot. He cited border security and economic policy among the issues at stake, and criticized Hobbs and Democratic leadership. Biggs also encouraged voters to support the party’s broader ticket, according to the rally account. The rally came as Arizona’s statewide contests drew attention. A poll described by Chuck Coughlin, president and CEO of the Arizona public affairs firm HighGround, showed Hobbs leading Biggs 50.5% to 33.7%. It also showed Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes ahead of Republican Alexander Kolodin 45.5% to 33.8%, and Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes ahead of Republican Warren Petersen 51.5% to 36.5%. Those figures were reported without...