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'''Arizona''' on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union, and the last of the "lower 48" (contiguous) states to enter. It is known as the [[Grand Canyon]] State. Its capital and largest city is [[Phoenix (city)|Phoenix]].<ref>http://az.gov/</ref>  It fights with [[California]] for access to the dwindling [[Colorado River]].

'''Arizona''' on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union, the last of the contiguous states to join. It is known as the [[Grand Canyon]] State, and its capital and largest city is [[Phoenix (city)|Phoenix]].<ref>http://az.gov/</ref>  It fights with [[California]] for access to the dwindling [[Colorado River]].

Arizona has always been politically conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control.  Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], Republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote.  In recent years, the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched.  [[Trump]] has made 17 visits to Arizona since he entered politics in 2015, and reportedly lost it by the narrowest margin of any state in 2020 amid numerous irregularities.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-in-arizona-republicans-rally-with-katie-hobbs-in-paradise-valley/ar-AA12LzJi</ref>

Arizona has always been politically conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control.  Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], Republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote.  In recent years, the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched.  [[Trump]] has made 17 visits to Arizona since he entered politics in 2015, and reportedly lost it by the narrowest margin of any state in 2020 amid numerous irregularities.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-in-arizona-republicans-rally-with-katie-hobbs-in-paradise-valley/ar-AA12LzJi</ref>