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Smyth: Pass Prop 140 to improve Arizona politics

10/3/2024
Far too often, it seems that we can complain all we want about politics, but nothing ever gets better.   But the 2024 election gives Arizonans a rare chance to actually improve our …

Smyth: Are citizens rejecting both major parties?

6/5/2024
If you’re as depressed as I am about American politics, you could use some encouraging news.

Paperwork filed to create open primaries in Arizona

9/19/2023
PHOENIX — Arizonans may get the chance to scrap the historic system by which nominees for public office are chosen, a move that, if successful, could reshape the state Legislature and congressional delegation.

Smyth: Will open primaries be considered?

8/2/2023
Will the Governor’s Elections Task Force consider open primaries instead of party primaries — the one reform that could be most meaningful to democracy in Arizona?