By Dillon Rosenblatt, Julia Shumway and Arren Kimbel-Sannit | Arizona Capitol Times
The 2020 primary ballot is set and at least 15 current lawmakers will breeze to re-election with no primary or general election challenger, but some candidates could be in rough waters for not providing a comfortable cushion in case their signatures are challenged.
The Arizona primary is set for August 4.
Political consultants recommend getting at least double the number of required signatures on a candidate petition, to maintain a buffer in the event of a challenge. That means legislative candidates should have aimed for 600 to 1,200 signatures depending on their party and district.
Most who have filed have a sizable cushion, despite the coronavirus putting a damper on signature collection.
