By Hank Stephenson and Ben Giles | Arizona Capitol Times
Arizona’s primary election will decide the fate of the vast majority of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts, most of which are drawn to overwhelmingly favor one party over the other. Candidates have less than two weeks to collect the necessary signatures to get their names on the ballot, which will be mailed to voters in 11 weeks. The future of both parties is at stake. Republicans continue to battle over whether the GOP can embrace more moderate candidates. Democrats hope to find candidates who can increase their representation at the Capitol and make the party more effective and influential in state politics.
