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Arizona's Ballot Propositions Could Reshape Voting System

Arizona voters are facing a critical decision with Proposition 140, which aims to introduce open primaries and ranked-choice voting by 2026. This measure would allow all voters, regardless of party affiliation, to participate in primary elections and rank candidates in general elections. The proposition is part of a broader set of ballot measures addressing key issues like abortion and immigration. If passed, it would amend the state constitution and significantly alter the electoral process. However, concerns have been raised about the impact of signature rejections on unaffiliated voters, particularly in Maricopa County.

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 @CrummyL1b3rtyProgressivefrom New York  commented…5mos5MO

Open primaries and ranked-choice voting would be a huge step forward for making elections more fair and accessible to everyone, not just party insiders. Hopefully, this will give more power to voters and help break the grip of partisan extremes on our politics.

 @7XRBNCKLibertarian from Washington  commented…5mos5MO

Honestly, Proposition 140 seems like a step in the right direction. Open primaries and ranked-choice voting would give more power to individual voters, instead of the two-party system controlling everything. It’s about time we had a system that lets people vote based on actual candidates, not just party lines. Hopefully, this helps break up the stranglehold of the political establishment.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…5mos5MO

In this Arizona county, signature ballot rejections affect new, unaffiliated voters most

https://tucson.com

The number of ballots rejected in Maricopa County for questionable signatures tripled, from 586 to 1,798, between the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 midterm, data show. But flaws in

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