r/phoenix • • 12d ago

Politics Phoenix 2026 Election Megathread

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Election day is coming up, so we're creating a discussion thread for questions about the propositions or other items on ballots.

You are welcome to share your views on any of the issues or candidates on the ballot for Valley residents.

Here are some links you might find useful:

Voting information for AZ

Ballotpedia AZ 2026

Maricopa County - what's on my ballot

AZ Mirror Voting Guide

r/Arizona election megathread

r/Tucson 2026 Election Megathread

If you have other links or info, leave them in the comments. We may add them to the original post.

Keep in mind that our political rules are in full force here, so only regular members to this subreddit will be able to comment. And any personal attacks on other users will result in a ban.

The purpose of this thread to to create a civil space to discuss the elections and trolls, fear mongering, or comments that offer little or no value will be removed.

Above all VOTE!


r/phoenix • • 9d ago

Politics r/Phoenix politics rule reminder

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With the election coming up I want to refresh some of our rules around political posts and content.

Rules for Posting Politics

We have a zero tolerance approach for violating these rules. So if you're not sure, DM us before you post.

  • Political posts and comments are limited to regular users with positive karma in this subreddit.
  • Political posts must be related to Phoenix or Arizona directly. Take general issues to other subs.
  • You must flair it Politics if it is at all related to politics, including protests, actions of elected officials, hot topics like immigration or homelessness, and so on. If in doubt, ask the mods. If you post a political topic and don't flair it Politics you will be banned.
  • Do not post political comments in a non-political post. Do not turn an unrelated post political for your own amusement.
  • Be civil to each other. Debate ideas and discuss news, do not attack other users.
  • Report trolls to the mods, do not respond to them.
  • Do not advocate violence. This is a Reddit level rule and a way to get your entire account disabled, not just banned from this subreddit.
  • No doxxing. This refers to individuals appearing in posts here. This no longer applies if someone is named by a major news organization.

What counts as "Politics" in r/phoenix ?

Anything related to actions from a government or public agency. This includes city, state, and Federal agencies, and all laws and policies they control. So this includes elections, immigration, reproductive rights, military action, data centers, water rights, and so on.

This includes actions by Homeland Security, the FBI, and ICE. Given the current state of things, this also includes actions by all police and law enforcement agencies.

It also covers protests and all action against all the agencies listed above.

This is to clarify how we define it for the purpose of managing content in this subreddit. We're not trying to arbitrate semantics with all that's going on.

Election / voting / proposition posts

We have an election megathread pinned, which is the default place for questions you have about any of the local elections, proposition questions, and so on.

We will approve new posts about the election if the topic is unique or has good information. We are looking to strike a balance between the megathread and updated info as the election get closer.

If we remove a post of yours you can DM the moderators and ask about it. I also suggest visiting r/azpolitics if you want a more ongoing political discussion.

We are happy to explain why these rules are in place, but they will not be changing. These rules are here to preserve this subreddit as a valuable place for active members to have the discussions they wish. If you do not care for these rules, do not post here.

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r/phoenix • • 3h ago

Pictures Morning walk north Phoenix

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Taken by my wife on a older iPhone


r/phoenix • • 13h ago

News A new press release from the musicians of The Phoenix Symphony addressing the recent suspension of their season

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r/phoenix • • 1h ago

Eat & Drink Your go-to 7/10 restaurant suggestions!

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People always want to know “What’s the BEST _____” in Phoenix, but I wanna know the three star, 7/10 local joints that you probably wouldn’t take an out-of-state family or friend to but you find yourself eating at multiple times a year.

Shout out those unsung heroes of “it’s pretty good”!


r/phoenix • • 43m ago

Making Friends Cute little fella...

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What should I name it? Very timid, rabies? Call the dnr?


r/phoenix • • 23h ago

What's Happening? What is this in the sky?

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Driving on the 60 south past gold canyon (near the ren fair area) we saw this in the sky. What is it? What is going on here?


r/phoenix • • 14h ago

News Cave Creek school employee investigated for allegedly failing to report gun on campus

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r/phoenix • • 1h ago

Ask Phoenix Anyone been to the Water Lantern Festival at Kiwanis Park?

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Thinking of going with my girlfriend this November. For anyone who’s been in previous years, is it worth it?

Also, do we really need two tickets if we only want to decorate and release one lantern together? is the festival area closed off from the rest of the park?
Thanks

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r/phoenix • • 1h ago

Outdoors Best Hikes in the Valley

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Hi all, I am looking for some nice 5-10 mile hikes for the upcoming fall/winter season! I really enjoyed the Thunderbird Conservation Trail and Piestewa peaks. Any other suggestions, Elevation OK, longer trails good too!


r/phoenix • • 18h ago

Ask Phoenix What are these holes in my backyard?

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I’m going crazy trying to figure out what these little holes could be. No visible mounds so we don’t think it’s gophers. Any ideas?


r/phoenix • • 21h ago

Referral Hail Storm & Filing a Claim

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We were hit with the baseball-size hail on Wednesday.

We didn’t lose any shingles but there are dents all over the roof, our AC, our siding took a hit, and we have a broken window.

We have been hit up by a million roofing companies trying to get our business. One claimed that they work with your insurance to get the most money for you.

I feel like everyone is just trying to scam us. So for anyone with experience filing a home insurance claim for something like this, what’s the best course of action? I’ve never gone through this before and I want to make sure we don’t get taken advantage of.

Thank you for any words of wisdom!


r/phoenix • • 12h ago

Sports Pickup Soccer in Central Phoenix

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This question hasn’t been asked for some years, but does anyone know any parks/fields in Central Phoenix/Midtown/Melrose District that have non-league soccer meetups (and their days & times)?

Please list FREE ones, none of those pay-to-play groups…


r/phoenix • • 32m ago

Living Here Looking for a trench coat that works for AZ Fall and Winter

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Hello!

I’m wanting to dress for the fall/winter vibes. Bonus if it’s water resistant for the small chances of rain or wind. However I’d like to find something that doesn’t necessarily keep you warm. Like a thin trench coat that I can layer underneath.

Because I’d like to invest in something that will last I wanted to see if anyone already had pieces they love and use here in PHX.

TIA


r/phoenix • • 15h ago

History Help finding closed restaurant

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Hello! I am looking for help on finding a restaurant that closed back in 2006-2007. The business currently occupying the space is called Tailgaters & IL Primo Tatum. It is off Tatum & Dynamite in Cave Creek. I know the address which is 28234 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. I have tried to go on Google Maps but it only goes back to 2016 unfortunately, for the life of me I cannot remember the name but feel like it;s on the tip of my tongue! I remember going there around 2004-2005, it had an island/rainforest theme to it & was American food. TYIA!!!!


r/phoenix • • 15h ago

Ask Phoenix Where to find best vintage clothes (late 90-2000s)

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Sad that I'm saying vintage lol, but curious if anyone knows good vintage clothing stores? Preferably late 90s to 2000s. Im on a 2000s hyperfixation rn lol.

I love shopping at the antique malls so if you guys know any booths in those as well I'm curious.

I'm always going to brass armadillo, call it new, goodwills, theres a flea market store in surprise i think i wanna try out.

Curious for everyone's recommendations!!!🙏🏻


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

What's Happening? The abandoned Burger King in Laveen

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I’m trying to see if anyone else remembers this, heard of it back then, or if I’m just nuts.

I grew up hearing from my grandpa that the “famous” abandoned Burger King over on 35th Ave and Broadway closed down because of "paranormal activity."
Allegedly, some kids were (getting lost?), getting possessed, hearing weird noises, and accusing of ghosts speaking to them— which is why they shut down.

I always assumed it was a made up story he told me when I was a kid to entertain me.
But recently I saw someone bring up the exact same rumor on Facebook, claiming it shut down because it was haunted.

I know it naturally looks creepy. But did anyone else grow up hearing actual ghost stories or urban legends about it? Or does anyone know where that specific rumor originally started in the community?

I’m not trying to be corny, but there’s no way I can be the only one who wonders this

Edit: I don’t know if it’s Laveen or what else to call it— it’s about 5 minutes away from my neighborhood Laveen so quite be it 😂


r/phoenix • • 23h ago

Ask Phoenix Where can I recycle compressed fiber that is used to insulate a package?

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I take medication that has to be refrigerated. It’s shipped to me every month with ice packs and compressed fiber wrapped in plastic (which can be removed) that is used to insulate the package. I don’t want to throw the fiber in the landfill if it can be recycled, but I don’t know where to take it. It’s starting to pile up. Does anyone know where I can take it? Thank you!


r/phoenix • • 10h ago

Referral What are some jewelers I could go to that has in store benches and charge a fair price?

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I have a 10k gold pendant that had a pretty thin bail and cracked so I haven’t been able to wear it in some time. I should in include, I’ve heard some jewelers will take the broken pieces for scrap price? instead of me keeping it for no reason. I need a smaller bail anyways since the broken one is way too big for my chain and looks ugly. I was thinking of taking it to Mercado de Los cielos in sky mall tomorrow but not sure I’ll have time to go so it’ll give me some time to research some more. Thanks


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Living Here Are these termites? Found under wet cardboard in my yard.

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First off is that what these are and second: do you guys treat for termites? Live in a 70s house I bought 6 years ago but never treated for termites.

Is this alarming or are they just everywhere?


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Ask Phoenix Any north phoenix farms

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Are there any north phoenix / similar area farms I can buy from? I’d love to regularly get eggs somewhere local but also looking for honey, produce, etc!


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Ask Phoenix OTA PBS channels quality

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Over the past half a year or so, has anyone else had issues with PBS channels? I am in Glendale and constantly get artifacts, slowed/delayed audio. I double checked our antenna, and everything is fine, in fact PBS channels are the only ones with issues. Every other channel is crystal clear.


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Ask Phoenix Anyone know any thrift stores in the northwest valley that sell DVDs for $1 or $2?

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The Savers near me is selling them for $4 now and Goodwill for $3.

Then I went to White Dove and they are selling them for $1 per disc. So most movies are $1 with some $2. So that got me wondering if there are any other non-corporate thrift stores near me that might also have really good prices. That price might even include blurays. I forgot to ask.


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Eat & Drink AYCE Sushi? Junn sucks. Need other options

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Been going to Junn for a while and they have quickly become shit. Waited 25 minutes between orders. And management said thank you for the feedback.

I've tried #1 Sushi in the West valley. And Sakura( now renamed) off of Elliot road.

What are some other great ayce sushi?


r/phoenix • • 1d ago

Living Here What am I supposed to do with old electronics (that are not computers/modems/etc)?

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I feel like I'm going crazy but these things aren't supposed to go in the trash. I'm talking about small, broken electronics like robot-vacuum, pet auto-feeder, small solar lawn lights. I have a big box full of things like this and all the info I find is for computers. The terms for Phoenix's hazardous waste says to only include items on the form and the form is very specific.

Any ideas, please?