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VIDEO: Is Arizona ready for an Open Primary? One group is betting it is

Is Arizona ready for an Open Primary? One group is betting it is
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PHOENIX — A campaign is underway to revamp Arizona's election primary system by eliminating partisan ballots and letting everyone vote for the same candidates.

To make that happen, supporters of the idea filed a petition with the Secretary of State to present a ballot initiative changing the state constitution.

ABC15 Political Reporter Mark Phillips says it's an effort to give Independent voters more of a say in who gets elected.

Watch the full report and learn more about what the 'Make Elections Fair Arizona' group wants to happen in the player above.

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