voting; ranking; ballot format
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies Arizona’s election laws to accommodate ranked-choice voting. It amends sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow for ranked-choice voting in primary and general elections, outlines procedures for testing electronic voting systems, and specifies how ballots should be formatted and counted. The bill also establishes rules for handling surplus votes and provides guidance on voter instructions and ballot design.
Key provisions
- Allows ranked-choice voting in primary and general elections.
- Specifies procedures for testing electronic voting systems, including public notice and observation.
- Outlines requirements for ballot format, including rotation and clear indication of continued lists.
- Establishes a method for calculating the threshold number of votes needed to win an election under ranked-choice voting.
- Details the redistribution of votes after the initial round of counting, including transfer values.
- Defines how ballots are exhausted and how voter intent is determined.
- Provides guidance on voter instructions and sample ballots to ensure clarity.
- Addresses the tabulation of votes and tie-breaking procedures.
Who is affected
- Voters in Arizona
- County election officials
- State election officials
- Political parties
- Candidates
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