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AZ SB1057
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona law to allow independent voters (those registered without a political party designation) to participate in presidential preference elections by selecting a political party's ballot.
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Independent voters can express their preference for a presidential candidate of the political party of their choice at the election, rather than being restricted to their registration status.
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Presidential preference elections continue to be held on the Tuesday immediately following March 15 in presidential election years, unless the governor issues a proclamation for a later date.
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All existing election procedures, canvassing methods, and legal provisions for primary elections apply to presidential preference elections.
Legislative Description
Presidential preference election; independent voters
Independent Voters
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/16/2019