Arizona voters are prioritizing water security over traditional midterm issues like inflation and immigration, as the state endures severe drought conditions. Candidates are now under pressure to address long-term water sustainability amid rising concerns about the state’s future supply. The focus reflects broader anxieties over climate-driven shortages and infrastructure challenges. A deeper look at the issue explores how this shift could reshape political priorities in the coming elections.
For many Arizona voters, the top concern heading into the midterms isn't inflation, immigration or education. It's water. With the state gripped by prolonged drought, candidates are facing growing questions about how to secure its water future. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Tipping Point.
