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 A Setback But Not The End For Election ReformThank You for Standing with Prop 140 – Reflections and Next Steps |  The GuardianElectoral reform was on the ballot in several states this election. Why did these measures fail? |
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 Arizona RepublicWhy is Proposition 140 a great idea? Look who opposes it |  Arizona AgendaVoting on voting ... Parsing out Prop 140. |
 Arizona Daily StarProp 140 strengthens democracy, increases representation |  Bipartisan Policy CenterThe Effect of Open Primaries on Turnout and Representation |
 Arizona RepublicProposition 140 ends the system that pushes Arizona politics to extremes |  Arizona Daily StarTucson Chamber supports Proposition 140, the Make Elections Fair Act |
 AZ MirrorProp 133 and Prop 140 give voters a choice: Should Arizona primaries be open or partisan? |  Letters on Our World SubstackWhy Arizona Should Vote in Favor of Prop 140 |
 Arizona Daily StarProp 140 will give independents a voice |  Pima County SupervisorVote yes on Prop 140 for greater fairness and participation |
 Arizona RepublicHow would Prop 140/Open Primaries work in AZ? |  Arizona RepublicSick of your Arizona election choices? Then change how we get them |
 Election Law BlogArizona’s largest newspaper endorses electoral reform |  Arizona PBSArizona Proposition 140 debate on eliminating Partisan primaries |
 VotebeatArizona ballot proposition would create open primaries. Here’s what else it would do. |  AZPMWeighing propositions that will change our primary elections |
 Independent Voter NewsAZ Supreme Court Finally Ends Legal Drama over Prop 140, Says Votes Will Count |  Fountain Hills IndependentPass Prop 140 to improve Arizona politics |
 ABC15Survey finds key issues Arizona voters tend to agree upon |  Arizona Daily StarProposition 140 is key to better elections |
 Independent Voter NewsFormer AZ Mayor Says Voters Can End Discrimination Against Independents with Prop. 140 |  Arizona Clean ElectionsArizona Debates: Partisan Primaries Prop 140 vs. Prop 133 |
 The Gaggle4 propositions that could change voting in Arizona |  Center for the Future of ArizonaCFA Announces Support for Prop 140: Make Elections Fair Ballot Initiative |
 NPRVoters in several states could upend how their elections are run |  The HillVoters weigh switch to open primaries amid concerns over political polarization |
 Arizona RepublicJudge rejects effort to block Arizona open primaries measure as ballots head to voters |  12 NewsA plan to overhaul voting in Arizona could be on November ballot |
 Tucson Chamber PodcastThe Business of Making Elections Fair |  AZ FamilyProp 140, Arizona’s open primary initiative, qualifies for November ballot, court rules |
Arizona Capitol TimesElection reform voters have been waiting for, finally | KJZZOpen primaries ballot measure qualifies for the ballot |
 KTARHow will Arizona politics change if voters pass the Make Elections Fair Act in November? |  Arizona MirrorVoters will decide if Arizona should have open primary elections, judge rules |
 AZ FamilyProp 140, Arizona’s open primary initiative, qualifies for November ballot, court rules |  Arizona MirrorJudge orders rewrite of ‘misleading’ description for open primary ballot initiative |
Arizona RepublicFair Elections? An Open Primary? Look at Arizona Powerbrokers Sweat. |  Arizona Daily StarArizona open primaries proposal clears first legal hurdle |
 Arizona MirrorWhy are some backers of ‘free enterprise’ so afraid of the marketplace of ideas in elections? |  The Center SquareTwo-thirds of Arizona lawmakers unchallenged in primary |
 Independent Voter NewsArizona's Make Elections Fair Act: It's Not About Ranked Choice Voting |  The Purple PrincipleHow About Treating All Voters & Candidates the Same! |
 Arizona RepublicGood news! This is the last rotten Arizona primary election you'll ever vote in |  Arizona RepublicArizona's leaders are up to no good (again) and out to protect their power |
New York PostArizona ballot descriptions set as lawsuits over publicity pamphlet continue |  Arizona RepublicDescription of Arizona's open primaries ballot measure is biased, suit alleges |
 Independent Voter NewsArizona's Make Elections Fair Act: It's Not About Ranked Choice Voting |  Arizona Daily StarBackers of creating open primaries in Arizona sue over wording in voter guide |
 The Purple PodcastOpposite sides work together to bring open primaries to Arizona. |  KJZZArizona group sues over what they say is misleading open primaries ballot initiative description |
 Arizona RepublicIf I must choose sides in the July 30 primary, give me a Republican ballot |  Press ConferenceMake Elections Fair AZ Files 580k+ Signatures |
 KTAR NewsWhy are some voters against making elections more accessible? | Washington ExaminerArizona group wants to give the power to independents with open primaries |
 KTAR NewsMake Elections Fair initiative would improve Arizona candidate quality, supporter says |  KOLDThe “Make Elections Fair Act” will ask voters to eliminate partisan primaries |
 Sunday Square OffAZ voters could change how we vote |  Phoenix New TimesRepublicans put 11 measures on the 2024 ballot. Here's what's in them |
 Washington ExaminerElections on the ballot: Seven states looking to break partisan control |  Fox 10 NewsMake Elections Fair Arizona works to make voting as an Independent equal |
 New York TimesThe Ballot Measures Aim to Reduce Partisanship. Can They Fix American Politics? | AZPM Town HallArizona Open Primaries and Ballot Initiatives |
 AZ LuminariaGap between voters and candidates widens as Arizona Senate race moves toward primary |  Independent Voter NewsArizona Initiative: Parties Can Either Accept Open Primaries or Pay for Them |
The HillThis November, Arizona could change the rules of electoral politics | Arizona RepublicArizona voters can Make Elections Fair and the Legislature kook-free |
 Herald ReviewMake Elections Fair: Vote for Change |  Kiowa County PressArizona Veterans Support Open Primaries Initiative |
 AZ PoliticastChuck Coughlin and Terry Goddard: From Adversaries to Partners in Reform |  Arizona RepublicArizona should stop punishing voters for choosing to be independent |
 Copper CourierDefending the Freedoms of all Americans, Not Just a Political Party |  Public News ServiceExperts, officials discuss electoral discontent in AZ |
 Arizona Daily SunJoin the fight for fair elections in Arizona |  Nogales InternationalFair elections for all |
 AZ Democracy DayPanel Discussion |  KVOA TucsonCould Arizona see open primaries in future? |
 NPRIn Tuesday's 'primary,' Arizona's independent voters don't get much of a say |  AZ FamilyMake Elections Fair initiative expects to get on Arizona ballot |
 Common Ground DemocracyArizona’s Especially Worthwhile Electoral Reform Effort |  KJZZAll taxpayers fund Presidential Preference Election — even though independents can't vote in it |
Public News ServiceAZ holds its PPE, bipartisan group renews calls for more competition |  Arizona MirrorHow does Arizona vote for presidential nominees? |
 KFNXBill Brady Show |  Public News ServiceBipartisan AZ group renews call for open primaries |
 Arizona AgendaWhat's on your ballot? |  Tulsa WorldClosed primaries shut out millions of voters, divide Americans into ‘warring camps’ |
 Arizona PBSDeSantis drops out of the presidential race |  Arizona Daily StarMake Elections Fair Act merits your support |
 KJZZPolls show Arizonans agree on most big issues. The politicians who represent them don't |  Arizona RepublicHow to keep the 2024 election focused on issues voters actually care about |
 NBCFrom Pennsylvania to Arizona, some states may change up how they run primaries |  FulcrumThere’s magic in an open primary system |
 Arizona RepublicThis loss is actually a win for the effort to open Arizona primary elections |  FOX 10Make Elections Fair Arizona Act: What to know about a proposal that could change elections in the state |
 KJZZBipartisan AZ group pushes for open primaries on 2024 ballot |  Arizona RepublicTired of voting for kooks? It's time to Make Elections Fair in Arizona |
 Arizona Capitol TimesBipartisan PAC kicks off attempt to change primary election system |  AZ Family‘Make Elections Fair Act’ campaign raises $5.5 million to change Arizona’s voting process |
 Arizona RepublicThis ballot measure could change the election game. But will the result be the same? |  Make Elections Fair AZCampaign Kick-Off Press Release |
 OPT AmericanBusinesses See an Incredibly Bright Economic Future If We Fix the Broken Political System | Public News ServiceBipartisan AZ group pushes for open primaries |
 AxiosParty activists' role in legislative appointments could end under open primaries initiative |  13 NewsMove underway to end partisan primaries in Arizona |
AZ PoliticastReforming Arizona's Primaries |  Politics UnpluggedASU study finds most voters want nonpartisan primaries |
 ABC 15Is Arizona ready for an Open Primary? One group is betting it is |  Fox 10New AZ campaign aims to create open primaries |
 PBSMake Elections Fair Act |  Tucson SentinelAz Secretary of State Fontes pushes voter registration, discusses push to ditch partisan ballots |
 KTARWould Arizona get better candidates if more independents voted in primaries? |  Daily News NowBipartisan Group Looks to Revamp Arizona Elections in New Push |
 Tucson SentinelOpen primaries, ranked-choice voting measures offer Arizonans upsides & intrigue |  Public News ServiceAZ proposal for open primaries could benefit Independent voters |
 AZ FamilyNew campaign to revamp Arizona’s partisan primary election |  KJZZMotion filed to change how Arizona runs primary elections |
Eastern AZ CourierBallot proposal would scrap partisan primaries in favor of an open model | AxiosProposal would overhaul Arizona elections with nonpartisan, open primaries |
 KJZZCreating open primary system in Arizona is goal of 2 proposed initiatives |  Daily IndependentPaperwork filed to create open primaries in Arizona |
 Arizona Capitol TimesArizonans might get chance to ditch historic system of electing public officials |  Arizona Daily StarArizona ballot proposal would create wide-open primary elections |
Arizona RepublicGive Arizona voters a fair chance to elect people who actually represent them? Heck yeah | Arizona RepublicCampaign launches to revamp Arizona primary system, eliminate partisan ballots |
 PBS HorizonPrimary election overhaul in Arizona could benefit independent voters. | CRONKITE NEWSIndependents, with a lowercase i, are now Arizona’s biggest voter group |
The GuardianAn end to political deadlock? Arizona’s experiment with third parties |  12 NewsWhat do most Arizona voters want? A different way to vote. |
 AZ Capitol TimesArizona group seeks to outlaw partisan primary elections |  Arizona RepublicNew voter initiative to scrap partisan primaries in Arizona? Heck, yeah |
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