DeConcini Wins Arizona Senate Seat Defeating Steiger
Dennis DeConcini, bedridden after a traffic accident, defeats veteran Republican Sam Steiger for the U S Senate in Arizona. Final unofficial totals show DeConcini 398 888 to Steiger 320 226 with independents and Libertarians in support. Steiger retires amid Republican party split and loss of seats in the state.
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U.S. Senate
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Paradise Valley
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Market reacts to Carter victory with Dow dip
New York stocks fell sharply as the Dow Jones 30 dropped 13 points by 2 p.m. in response to Jimmy Carter's presidential win. New York State trucks collected 25,000 voting machines under a midnight court order approved by the White House amid Republican election irregularities claims.
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Democrats hold firm 2 to 1 House control in early tally
With all but five of 435 House races decided Democrats near 290 145 control from the last Congress and may reach 291 144. Carter would gain solid backing for his programs as the party maintains dominance in the House.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Democrats Hold Slack Majority As Senate Adds 18 New Faces
Democrats will keep a 62 to 38 Senate edge next year despite 14 party switches and 17 new senators. The chamber will include 18 newcomers, and Walter Mondale's successor as VP elect is cited as Mondale. Gov. Wendell Anderson is speculated to resign to seek Mondale's seat.
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Mondale
Phoenix Area Weather Outlook Through Thursday
Sunny days and clear nights expected in the Phoenix area through Thursday with continued warmth. Highs near 0 for both days and overnight lows in the upper range.
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Carter Wins Presidency as Ford Concedes Victory
President-elect Jimmy Carter edges past the 270 electoral votes mark with Wisconsin and Mississippi wins while Ohio and Oregon remain too close to call. Ford pledges a smooth transition and congratulates Carter as crowds back in Plains celebrate the historic win. Carter posts about 38.85 million votes to Ford's 36.98 million.
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Hyder and Hill win county law posts in crossover vote
In Maricopa County, Democrat Hyder defeats Hungerford for county attorney 198162 to 194420, while Democrat Hill defeats Hickox for sheriff 213342 to 180025. Officials say 1800 questioned ballots do not change the outcome. Voters cite experience in criminal justice and administrative ability as factors.
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Maricopa
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Hickox
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Senate
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Phoenix
Rhodes and Rudd wrapped in tight Fourth District race
Republican Eldon Rudd edged Democrat Anthony Mason by 707 votes in the Fourth District race as U.S. Representative John Rhodes won re election in the First District. Final counts showed Rudd 92 816 Mason 92 109 with Libertarian Pat Harper 5 995. Rhodes defeated Patricia Fullinwider 96 307 to 68 285. Sumner Duncan listed as Libertarian candidate.
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Maricopa County
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Fullinwider
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Scottsdale School Board Winners Include Incumbent Swanson
Incumbent Donald A. Swanson and challengers Phyllis K. Spencer and Thomas C. Carey won three Scottsdale School Board seats in a field of nine. Spencer, 36, will take office Jan 1 after spending about 150 on her campaign and plans expanded board communication and teacher incentives. Carey, 32, a teacher consultant, aims for closer community trust and direct talks with residents to align with parents’ goals.
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Scottsdale
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Thomas C. Carey
Donald A. Swanson
Richard W. Clark
Dr. J . Lawson
Aaron Rosen
James E. Thompson
Joe C. Jamison
Everts H. McDaniel
Spencer
E. San Miguel
Richard
Sally Steeg
Nelda Jones
Gloria Welch
Carey
Scottsdale merchants petition council over road project complaints
Petitions signed by 447 Scottsdale merchants accuse the council of insufficient action on the Scottsdale Road improvement between Osborn and Indian School. SAM spokesman David Newcomer urges faster completion while council members defend their approach amid contractor and ADOT challenges.
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Scottsdale
David Newcomer
Scottsdale Associated Merchants
SAM
Osborn
Campana
Final Scottsdale Road asphalt layer underway by Bentson
Bentson Contracting Co continues the Scottsdale Road project with the sealer coat finished on the west side between Osborn Road and First Street. The firm aims to complete the third layer by November 16 or 17 with minor work left. Three half-street textured crosswalks remain between Osborn and Indian School Road.
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