This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the conduct of elections. Key changes include the replacement of the term "nominations" with "advancing" candidates to the general election, which clarifies that candidates must appear on the primary election ballot to advance. Additionally, the bill mandates that all candidates who have filed partisan nomination papers be printed on the same ballot, and it specifies that the political party designation must be included next to each candidate's name. The bill also introduces a single ballot for all political parties participating in the primary, rather than separate ballots for each party.

Further modifications include the requirement for the board of supervisors to declare candidates who advance to the general election rather than nominees, and it stipulates that a letter declaring advancement will not be issued to write-in candidates unless they meet specific voting thresholds. The bill also directs the legislative council staff to prepare conforming legislation for future consideration, ensuring that the Arizona Revised Statutes align with these new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-301, 16-302, 16-461, 16-462, 16-467, 16-468, 16-645, 16-344, 16-804, 16-544, 16-822