Tom and Gina break down the most impactful Arizona election results and policy of 2025. They revisit the year’s key themes, from education funding to Gen Z participation.

Revisit clips from expert guests as we analyze how Arizona adapted to the year's challenges and what these developments mean for Arizona political history.

Empower your vote and stay informed. Access nonpartisan voter guides, check your registration, and learn more about the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission at azcleanelections.gov.

CCEC Webpage

AZ Clean Elections YouTube: Arizona Debates: CD7 Special Election - General Debate

C-SPAN: Gov't shutdown to end after House vote; Epstein emails mention Trump

C-SPAN: Speaker Johnson swears in for Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ)

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On December 2nd, the Commission filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over the former No Labels Party's change of name to the Arizona Independent Party.

It’s a good time to revisit what it means to be an independent in Arizona.

Tom Collins and Gina Roberts from the Arizona Clean Elections Commission sit down with Dr. Thom Reilly, Co-Director of the Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy at ASU, and author of 'The Independent Voter,' to learn more about the two party system, what it takes to run on a third party ticket, and where the independent voter fits in.

CCEC: Voting As An Independent In Arizona

The independent vote in 2024: An analysis of swing-states vs. US (from Edison Research / National Election poll via Reuters exit poll data)

Gallup: Independents Drive Trump's Approval to 37% Second-Term Low

Pew Research Center: Support for more political parties in the U.S. is higher among adults under age 50

Gallup: Support for a Third Political Party in the U.S. Dips to 58%

Book: The Independent Voter

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In the general election earlier this month, many Arizona voters decided on ballot items impacting public schools. But how does that process actually fund buildings and operations? This episode breaks down the complex system of Arizona school finance.

Hosts Tom Collins and Gina Roberts from the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission talk to Glenn Farley from the Common Sense Institute about his research on school capital finance formulas.

We cover the basics of AZ school capital finance, policy & impact since the great recession, practical advice for voters on how to research and understand school-related propositions and bonds, and more.

Guest: Glenn Farley

Common Sense Institute: Arizona School Districts’ Growing Problem with Empty Buildings and Empty Buses

Clean Elections Website: Past Elections

Clean Elections Newsletter

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