Election 2026

Who is first on an Arizona ballot this year depends on where voters live

FILE - An election worker carries two ballots to be verified inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. Few Republicans have high confidence that votes will be tallied accurately in next year’s presidential contest, suggesting years of sustained attacks against elections by former President Donald Trump and his allies have taken a toll. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that just 22% of Republicans have high confidence in the 2024 vote count compared to 71% of Democrats. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Matt York

PHOENIX — Wondering why Democrats are listed first on your ballot?

Or perhaps vice versa?

It’s not part of any conspiracy or even some bit of political intrigue.

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers starting at $5 for your first month and support local, unbiased journalism.

Already have an account? Log in to continue.

Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

The latest issue of the Fountain Hills Times Independent

View this issue

More e-newspapers

Facebook

Latest Opinions

Fountain Hills councilman’s actions appalling

OPINION — I was appalled to see Councilman Skillicorn spreading hate by requesting a “ban on Sharia Law.” At the same time, Christianity is being pushed. This is a multicultural, …

Arizona voters protected abortion rights, Washington can still threaten women’s health

OPINION — In 2024, nearly two million Arizonans voted for Proposition 139, amending our state Constitution to protect the fundamental right to abortion. It passed with nearly 62 percent of the …

Elections have consequences

OPINION — Mayors established sanctuary cities. Governors enable sanctuary states. District attorneys protect sanctuary bureaucracies. Elections have consequences. The imported aliens have …

Say yes to success and support Fountain Hills Unified

OPINION — It has been less than a month since Councilmember Allen Skillicorn submitted a letter to the editor in which he mischaracterized the proposed continuation of the FHUSD Maintenance and …

Featured Businesses