Bill > HB4059

This bill, titled "Open primary election," proposes changes to Arizona's election laws to create a more inclusive primary election system. Currently, voters typically receive a ballot for the political party they are registered with. This bill aims to allow all candidates for all political parties entitled to participate in the primary to appear on a single ballot, and voters will be able to choose which party's candidates they wish to vote for, regardless of their own party registration. The bill also modifies how candidates advance to the general election, stating that the top two vote-getters for an office will advance, rather than being declared the "nominee" of a specific party. Additionally, it changes the wording on ballots to reflect this shift, removing party-specific headings and instead indicating the political party of each candidate next to their name. The bill also adjusts the process for canvassing votes and issuing certificates of advancement to reflect these changes, ensuring that the top two vote-getters move on to the general election.

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85577