As Arizona prepares for the midterm elections, many voters are prioritizing water security over other common issues like inflation, immigration, and education. The ongoing drought has heightened concerns, prompting candidates to address plans for securing the state’s water future.
Stephanie Sy, a PBS News Hour correspondent, reports on this pressing issue for the series, Tipping Point. Her journalistic career includes roles as an anchor and correspondent at esteemed outlets such as ABC News, Al Jazeera America, CBSN, CNN International, and PBS News Hour Weekend. Before her tenure at News Hour, Stephanie Sy anchored election coverage for Yahoo News during the 2018 Midterms and reported on Donald Trump’s 2016 victory party.
Matt Loffman, PBS News Hour’s Deputy Senior Politics Producer, contributes to this report, providing insights into the political landscape and voter priorities in Arizona.

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