The bill amends section 16-507 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to modify the presentation of presidential electors on ballots. Under current law, the names of presidential and vice-presidential candidates are grouped and printed together in alphabetical order by the presidential candidate's surname. The proposed changes introduce a new format where the names of the presidential electors will be enclosed in a bracketed list, with the presidential and vice-presidential candidates' names printed in bold type directly above the electors' names.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the indicator for selecting the presidential and vice-presidential candidates will be placed next to the presidential candidate's surname. A single mark next to the presidential candidate's name will count as a vote for all electors listed in the corresponding bracketed list. This change aims to clarify the voting process and ensure that voters understand their selection will apply to both the presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 16-507