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High voter turnout makes direct democracy more difficult

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//November 17, 2018//

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High voter turnout makes direct democracy more difficult

High voter turnout makes direct democracy more difficult

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//November 17, 2018//

Deposit Photos That record number of Arizonans who turned out to vote this year has a dark side for direct democracy: It’s going to be harder...

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