Family separation highlights immigration in Arizona midterms
PHOENIX (AP) — The outrage sparked by the sights, sounds and stories of children separated from parents at the U.S.-Mexico border underscores the outsized role immigration will play in the midterms in Arizona.
Republican consultant Barrett Marson says immigration has long been one of the border state's most prevalent policy issues. The subject resonates across the electorate, but especially among Republicans, many of whom expect candidates to have a strong stance on border safety.
Jalakoi Solomon is the state director of NextGen Rising AZ, a youth vote campaign that's been holding registration events. She says immigration is one of the most common topics that's cited on survey cards asking young voters what issues they care about.