Hi RJ,

At Phoenix New Times, we know that data-driven, truth-seeking journalism is incredibly important. If there were a time when it was even more crucial, that time is now.

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the upcoming election — for Phoenix, for the U.S. and for democracy. That’s why we’ve been ramping up our political coverage throughout 2024.

One key thing that sets us apart from the mainstream media and talking heads is the fact that we are rooted in Phoenix. Our journalists live and work here, just like you, which makes them well-equipped to capture the complexities of how this year’s election will impact our communities.

We’ve already brought you stories of political violence rearing its head in Tempe, where a Democratic campaign office has been shut down after being shot at in the middle of the night. Going forward, we’ll have in-depth coverage of a crucial Phoenix City Council race that could alter the city’s trajectory. This is the type of meaningful coverage that you can count on us to provide.

It is our privilege to do this work, but it doesn’t come without cost. If you care about democracy and an informed electorate, we hope you will consider chipping in to help fund our political coverage for 2024.

If you value our public-service, democracy-supporting journalism, will you support our newsroom by contributing to New Times today?

We’re grateful that you rely on us as a trusted source of political news and analysis. We won’t let you down.

With gratitude,

Zach Buchanan
News Editor

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