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Aug 22, 2016

Republicans edge independents as largest Arizona voter bloc

Republicans now account for the largest bloc of Arizona's 3.4 million registered voters, outnumbering independents for the first time since January 2014.

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Jul 7, 2016

This is why it’s important to become an independent

Despite the well-oiled argument that independent voters are merely Democrats and Republicans in sheep’s clothing, independents are becoming more organized outside the confines of partisan politics.

Feb 22, 2016

Independents seek voice in Arizona presidential primary

A group of political independents is making a last-ditch effort to give them a voice in Arizona's presidential preference primary.

Feb 1, 2016

House takes first step toward district boundaries drawn entirely by Republicans

A House panel approved a change in the redistricting process that, if ratified by voters, could have the lines for future legislative and congressional elections drawn only by Republicans.

Jan 26, 2016

Arizona’s voter registration dips in last quarter of 2015

The number of people registered to vote in Arizona declined by 1 percent during the last three months of 2015.

Jan 12, 2016

Republicans and Democrats win battle over voter registration spots

Republicans and Democrats are going to keep their preferred -- and exclusive -- spots on Arizona voter registration forms.

Nov 25, 2015

An Independent responds to the Arizona Republican chairman

The Arizona Capitol Times recently aired the views of Mr. Robert Graham, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, concerning the fledgling effort by Arizona citizens to place an initiative on... […]

Nov 12, 2015

Study: Most independents identify as moderates

A study by Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute of Public Policy showed that registered independents, who last year became the largest bloc of voters in the state, overwhelmingly view themselves as moderates, are issue-driven and, perhaps most importantly, don’t exercise the political muscle they have in elections.

In Maricopa County precincts with higher minority populations, greater chance of casting provisional ballots
Oct 31, 2013

Arizona voter registration numbers down by 3,092

Arizona's voter registration numbers have dropped by about 3,000 since the last report in July.

Aug 12, 2013

Third-party signatures

Libertarians, Greens will look to courts if election referendum fails

Even if the referendum drive against the omnibus elections measure HB2305 falls short, Greens and Libertarians may still be able to strike down a requirement in the legislation that dramatically increases the number of signatures they need to get on the ballot.

Like many third-party candidates, Marc Victor, the Libertarian nominee for Senate from Arizona, faces long odds despite the relatively high number of unaffiliated voters in the state. (Photo by Cronkite NewsWatch)
Nov 6, 2012

Despite Arizona’s many independents, third parties still face long odds

Marc Victor’s spokesman is realistic: The Libertarian nominee does not expect to break through the high-profile Senate standoff between Republican Jeff Flake and Democrat Richard Carmona.

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, a leader of the effort to defeat Proposition 121, said a primary system in California similar to that proposed for Arizona has resulted in fewer independent candidates on that state’s general election ballot. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Lindsey Smith)
Oct 25, 2012

Supporters: Prop 121 would level playing field for independents

Brent Fine took time off work and spent three months gathering 1,768 signatures in order to run as an independent candidate for state House in a Phoenix-area district.

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