In Tuesday's 'primary', Arizona's independent voters don't get much of a say
Arizona holds a presidential preference election to choose how its delegates will be awarded. That means independents don't get to vote - in a state where they are a third of the electorate.
In Arizona, the electorate is divided into thirds, split roughly equally among Republicans, Democrats and independent voters. But when Arizonans head to the polls Tuesday to cast their vote for presidential nominees, all those independent voters have to stay home.
That's not the case in most Arizona elections.
For example, in the state's upcoming July 30 primary, registered Republicans can vote for Republicans, and registered Democrats for Democrats.
If you're an, you have the option to select a party primary to participate in – either by requesting an early ballot, or picking a Republican or Democratic ballot when you
