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Independents make up largest share of new voters
Voter registration in Arizona has spiked, adding more than 300,000 people to the rolls in the last two years. The increase indicates that Arizona's political landscape is drawing the public's interest, but many are also registering as independents, which could mean that disaffection with the established parties lingers.
Complaints force 9 from ballot
More than half of the candidates whose petition signatures were challenged this election cycle either were kicked off the ballot by a judge or withdrew voluntarily in the face of a likely courtroom defeat.
Early voter stats for Maricopa County
Maricopa County elections officials forecast that 30 percent of the county's 1.8 million registered voters will cast ballots for the sales tax special election. Karen Osborne, county elections director, attributed the high estimate to the large number of registered early voters and the degree of interest in the sales tax referendum. Roughly 700,000 Maricopa County voters receive early ballots in t[...]
Verschoor first treasurer candidate to qualify for ballot
Sen. Thayer Verschoor has filed the nominating petitions necessary to qualify as a candidate for state treasurer.
Legislature sends nine referrals to ballot – initiative still coming
Lawmakers are asking voters to weigh in on seven items when they head to the polls in November, including revamping the way the state’s top two elected posts are chosen.
Registration deadline looms for special election
The deadline for registering to vote in the May 18 special election is late Monday night.
Independents continue adding to share of Arizona’s electorate
Voter-registration figures showing that independents are increasing their share of Arizona's electorate reflect that the major political parties are becoming more polarized and alienating voters, a political scientist said Oct. 27.
