Citizen Spotlight: They're Running in My District. Why Can't I See Them On My Ballot?

Kevin Lockhart is an independent voter who has lived in the same home in Arizona for 32 years. His home community has politically transformed over time, but his desire to participate in democracy has not.


"I want an open primary so I can see a full slate of all the candidates. I want [candidates] to go to the individual voters and let them know they're going to represent everybody."


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