One third of Arizona voters are being denied the right to vote in the 2020 presidential primary because they are independents. We can change this. Add your name to the letter to the State Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party, Felecia Rotellini, and the party’s State Committee members urging them to open the presidential primary to independents. They have the authority to do so. Add your name today!
Arizona native and author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger's whose lifetime in journalism has resulted in five books, as well as articles, seminars and speeches, profiles a member of Arizona’s independent voter community.
Learn MoreOne third of Arizona voters (1,267,340 as of July 1, 2019) are being denied the right to vote in the 2020 presidential primaries because they are independent. Read more about our work to stop this voting rights injustice in Arizona.
Learn MoreGallup reported in July, 2019 that 46% of Americans self-identify as independents. We have been organizing in Arizona and around the country - not by building a 3rd party - but by creating communities of voters that supports the people’s interest, over narrow partisan interests. We support reforms the empower voters and believe that no American should have to join a political party in order to have the right to vote in every election.
Learn MoreJohn Opdycke - Fulcrum December 29th, 2023 John Opdycke is the founder and president of Open Primaries, a national advocacy organization working to enact and protect open and nonpartisan primaries and enhance the visibility and power of independent voters. This monthly column will offer John’s insights about how a people-powered,...
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By Adam Brandon - Real Clear Politics Friday, December 29, 2023 Voter trust and fear over the 2024 election are driving unprecedented interest in independent voters. The candidate who can address these fears, whether that candidate is President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump, will go on to win....
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azcentral - This loss is actually a win for the effort to open Arizona primary elections Opinion: The demise of one proposal to open Arizona's primary elections to all candidates and voters should help a like-minded ballot initiative. By Abe Kwok, Arizona Republic Published Dec. 20, 2023 With a similar...
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