AZ HCR2050

Proposes constitutional amendment to replace Arizona's direct primary election system with an open top two primary election system, allowing all registered voters to vote for any candidate regardless of party affiliation.

Permits voters to declare political party preference in their own words on registration forms rather than choosing from a list, and allows candidates to display their party registration on ballots with the designation "registered as."

Requires the two candidates receiving the most votes in the primary election to advance to the general election (or multiples of two for offices with multiple seats), with all registered voters eligible to participate in the primary without party restrictions.

Maintains political parties' rights to organize, endorse candidates, and conduct internal procedures, but prohibits public funding of party activities; establishes equal treatment of all voters and candidates regardless of party affiliation.

Applies to federal, state, county, and local elections except presidential elections and elections where party affiliation does not appear on ballots; becomes effective for all elections after January 1, 2014.