LDS women shift away from scandal-plagued Arizona GOP candidate
October 4, 2026 at 4:02 AM MT · via NPR · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

NPR reports on Latter-day Saint women in Arizona distancing themselves from a Republican candidate facing scandal, reflecting broader tensions between religious voters and party loyalty. The article examines how LDS women's political engagement is shifting in response to candidate controversies.
The story explores the intersection of faith, gender, and politics in a heavily Mormon electorate, with implications for upcoming Arizona races.
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