While I've decided who I'm going to vote for in some of the primary races, regardless of how they turn out, everyone involved seems to be a decent human being. As such, there won't be any "nose-holding" in the general election.
No matter who emerges from the primaries, I hope the runners-up stay involved in the political process. Their energy is needed, both to help the primary winners in the general election, and to be leaders for the rest of us.
When I "hold my nose" and vote for someone in spite of my misgivings because that person is better than the alternative, I may be right about the "better" part, but I still usually regret the vote (see: Sinema, Kysten).
Having said that, I *have* made a few decisions.
In the governor's race, I'll be voting for Katie Hobbs. I've known her since she was an LD24 legislator and I lived in LD24. She was impressive then, is impressive as Secretary of State, and I think that she'll make a great governor.
In the race for secretary of state, I'll be voting for Adrian Fontes. He did a fantastic job as Maricopa County Recorder, and will be an outstanding SOS.
I live in LD5 now (didn't move; just got redistricted) and that's where I haven't made up my mind yet.
All pics (except the ballot) from the website of the AZSOS; federal candidates here; statewide candidates here, and legislative candidates here.
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