Written by Nia Heckler – Arizona List Intern
Overview
Primary elections are held to determine the front-runner for a general election or to reduce the number of candidates running for office. Primary elections usually take place within a political party. The primary election procedure differs from nation to nation and even state to state in the US. The primary election categories in the United States are as follows
Primary elections in Arizona- Due to Arizona’s semi-closed primary laws, voters are typically required to be registered members of the party to participate in the primary. Voters who have not yet affiliated may participate in the primary of their choosing.
Candidates in Arizona primary elections are chosen by plurality voting, which means that even if they do not receive an absolute majority of the total votes cast, the candidate with the most votes wins.
Key Issues
Voting can help reverse or limit the effect of local laws that are put in place to restrict access to reproductive rights and abortion. On April 5th, The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the 1864 law that outlawed abortion almost completely. Arizonans would either have to live with the present 15-week prohibition or return to a territorial statute that existed before Arizona became a state, depending on the outcome of the case.
Importance of Voting
Voting is an essential right and responsibility of American Citizens. Voting plays a very crucial position in the democratic society we live in. Serving as an endeavor that helps keep our nation functioning and stable. The first important component of voting is equality, this is driven by the equal opportunity for the citizen who are eligible to vote, to make a political decision to have their voice heard. The second component is change, which allows voters to decide which leadership they prefer and what kind of direction they want our country to go in. Lastly, it allows for more citizen engagement in our country which includes local and federal politics. Engagement promotes political awareness and education for eligible voters. Primary voting is very important and crucial because it not only helps parties choose the most deserving and competitive candidates but also shapes the policies and strategies that will influence the general election’s result by establishing the voter base necessary for a successful local election.
Arizona List Endorsed Candidates
Sarah Liguori is a local democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 5, she will be on the ballot in the Democratic primary on July 30th, 2024.https://sarahliguori.com/ Sarah Liquori, is a businesswoman and mother who strives to build a better Arizona for community. She has a strong voice speaking out against the ongoing attacks on voting rights in our state as a member of the Government and Elections and Commerce Committees.
Haley Creighton is a local democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 7, she will be on the ballot in the Democratic primary on July 30th, 2024.https://www.creightonforstatesenate.com/ Haley Creighton is a local who has lived in Arizona her whole life. I also worked with the “Arizona Students Association to encourage the youth in terms of politics. They have organized events on NAU’s campus and in the larger Flagstaff community, registered hundreds of students to vote, and learned what issues are most important to Arizona’s youth.
Junelle Cavero is a local democratic candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 11, she will be on the ballot in the Democratic primary on July 30th, 2024.https://www.caveroforaz.com/ Junelle Cavero is a small business owner, who was raised by passionate immigrant parents. She was taught early on the benefits of resilience and the role that education plays in opening doors to a better future. She advocates for affordable healthcare and fighting against discrimination of all kinds to ensure a better quality education. She continues to advocate and work hard for everyone’s voices to be heard.
