Bertolino discusses expected voter turnout and the Mitchell-Schweikert race
Arizona Capitol Times Assistant Editor Bill Bertolino discusses the expected voter turnout and the developments in the fight over Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
Arizona’s civic health needs a prescription, group says
Arizona lags the rest of the nation in measures of civic engagement ranging from voting to following the news to participating in community groups, according to a study released Thursday.
Activists say SB 1070, economy could boost Latino turnout; pundits not so sure
Activists say Latinos, feeling the pressure of the recession and concerned about the effects of SB 1070, will flock to the polls and wield the influence of their numbers. This is not the first year activists have touted the voting potential of Latinos, who make up an estimated 31 percent of Arizona’s population. But political scientists and activists have differing views about whether this wi[...]
Normal turnout predicted for Ariz. primary Tuesday
Turnout is expected to be between 20-25 percent of registered voters, the range seen in Arizona's recent primary elections.
Fall elections proving unpopular with some cities
A law requiring cities with populations greater than 175,000 to move their elections to the fall is proving unpopular in some parts of Arizona.