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America’s electoral future: The coming generational transformation

One common narrative about American voters is that they are liberal and Democratic leaning in their youth and grow more conservative and Republican leaning as they age … that certain types of life events like home ownership, marriage, and raising children lead people to become more conservative … as they age. Is this true?

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Discipleship in a Democracy

Seldom has a presidential campaign generated such intense feeling and heated rhetoric as the one currently nearing its conclusion. There are growing fears that, whoever wins, the outcome will further divide our nation and cause even more intense conflict within families and churches.

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Today is National Voter Registration Day!

That’s right, today is officially known as National Voter Registration Day. It is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Nearly 3 million voters have registered to vote on the holiday to date.

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Requesting your ballot by mail

Ballot by mail has been available in Arizona for over two decades and approximately 80% of Arizona voters already choose this method to vote. As such, the infrastructure and security are well in place.

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Voting in 2020 takes personal and public planning

“We as a country cannot operate in a one-size-fits-all paradigm, especially with something as crucial as our right to vote. We need to prepare ourselves for a 2020 election that enfranchises everyone’s vote. Mail in voting should be expanded … but it should not be the only option.”

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Vote in the Arizona Primary

The Arizona Primary Election is August 4. Early Voting for the Primary Election has started. Mail ballots back by July 29, or drop it off at a drop box or voting location by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Early in person voting begins July 31.

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