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Arizona currently has the largest proportion of independent voters in America. The Grand Canyon State has played a large role in national discussions in the past several years. Arizona makes headlines: controversial immigration policies, beloved Sen. John McCain’s failed presidential bid, the critically important Colorado River, and the tragic shooting at an event for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, are just a few ways this state is commonly at the tip of tongues and the top of news cycles.

Nonpartisan Primary Open Primary
By | 04/02/2013 | Arizona, California, Headline, In-Depth, Open Primaries, Washington | 9 Comments

Many people hear the phrase ‘open primary’ and assume that this is the most transparent and fair type of primary system. But, “open” primaries are still partisan elections in which nominees from each party are selected.

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arizona election reform
By | 03/25/2013 | Arizona, Electoral Reform, States | 11 Comments

The latest Arizona election reform is an attempt to restrict early voting and would disenfranchise latino and other minority voters.

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Arizona voters at the polls // credit: wga.com
By | 03/12/2013 | Arizona, Ballot Access, Electoral Reform, States | 20 Comments

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments for Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Monday, March 18. Following closely on the heels of arguments on Shelby County v. Holder…

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JOE SHERIFF
By | 11/09/2012 | Arizona, Elections 2012, Headline, Immigration | 4 Comments

After a tumultuous and very tense relationship with Latinos in the county, Joe Arpaio is looking to reach out to the community.

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Ron Baber McSally Arizona 2nd Congressional
By | 11/07/2012 | Arizona, Congressional | 2 Comments

The congressional race between Ron Barber and Martha McSally is too close to call. With all precincts reporting the candidates remain within several hundred votes. IVN will update you when.

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arizona senate race
By | 11/06/2012 | Arizona, Elections 2012, States, US Senate | 2 Comments

Jeff Flake (R) wins the Arizona senate race, beating out Richard Carmona (D) by 6 percentage points tonight. Flake carried 51 percent of the vote.

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seal-of-arizona
By | 11/04/2012 | Arizona, California, Campaign Finance, Elections 2012, Headline | 1 Comment

Americans for Responsible Leadership has followed through with its promise to appeal the Supreme Court’s final ruling in favor of the FPPC.

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