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The Press Room - October 30, 2026

Season 2027 Episode 7 | 26m 39s

Campaign advertising is picking up pace ahead of next week's midterm elections, with a high-profile donor pouring money into one of Arizona's most competitive races. Our panel of journalists sits down before the midterm elections one final time before ballots are counted to look at polling, the balance of power in the Arizona Legislature and more.

Aired: 10/29/26
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