Arizona Democrats Face Tough Voucher Choice

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 2m

Arizona Democrats face a high-stakes political crossroads as Republican leaders offer a “light” school voucher compromise in exchange for dropping their own sweeping education reform. The deal, which could sideline a voter-approved plan aimed at curbing voucher misuse and limiting eligibility, risks being undermined by Republican-backed ballot measures packed with hidden traps — including one that would gut teacher unions and another disguised as a military family aid bill. With the legislature out of session, Governor Hobbs must call a special session for any deal to pass, while grassroots…