FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Former state legislator Ann Kirkpatrick is expected to win her race for Arizona's 1st Congressional District seat against Republican opponent Sydney Hay.

PHOENIX, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Federal investigators have begun an inquiry into allegations that U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., introduced legislation to benefit his father's employer.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Mexico reportedly received some $376 million from the United States in the past decade to use its military and police to protect America's southern border.

PHOENIX, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth, considered the Republicans' best hope of defeating Arizona Democrat Gov. Janet Napolitano in 2006, has decided to stay in Congress.

PHOENIX, April 14 (UPI) -- A Northern Arizona Univ. poll shows GOP freshman U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi leading Democrat Paul Babbitt by 11 points in the 1st Congressional District.