A significant coalition of Democrats, Republicans and Independents came together in Arizona to support this nonpartisan reform effort and lay the basis for a future fight for nonpartisan elections. Independent activists are using this opportunity to build their organization.
Hours before the polls open, the California Supreme Court forced the Americans for Responsible Leadership to act responsibly. ARL is waging a 1/2 million dollar campaign to stop Proposition 121.. read more
An anonymously funded 8 1/4 x 13.5 inch piece opposing Prop 121 was sent this week to Arizona voters. It features a large, sadistic photo of a wide-eyed woman with duct tape covering her mouth, appearing to tie a women’s fear of being silenced or abducted to the actions of Open Elections supporters.
Currently, Arizona has an open primary initiative on the ballot that would allow all Arizonans, regardless of party affiliation, to vote in a single open primary for the candidates of their choice. There will be a level playing field for all voters and candidates, and the current system of taxpayer-funded partisan primaries will be abolished.
Learn more about the Arizona initiative and how it would break down institutional barriers to non-partisan voter participation.
As a non-partisan initiative, support and opposition for open primaries brings together some unusual bedfellow. Find out more.
Election law is confusing. Especially when it comes to primaries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown with explanations of the various systems.
