Beyond the Ballot AZ

Beyond the Ballot AZ
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Beyond the Ballot AZ is a twice-a-month show diving into the stories of legendary Arizonans, notable, and sometimes notorious, political events, and illustrious social movements that shape today’s conversations in our state. A resource of Arizona's Citizens Clean Elections Commission, join Executive Director Tom Collins and Director of Voter Education Gina Roberts as they break down what’s happening and how you can get involved in the political process. Engaging lessons you didn't learn in civics class!
Clean Elections Website (https://www.azcleanelections.gov/)
Facebook @Clean Elections
Instagram @azcleanelections
X @AZCCEC
YouTube @AZCCEC
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The show explores the political landscape of Arizona by focusing on legendary Arizonans, pivotal political events, and key social movements, with episodes discussing topics like the evolution of voting rights and notable figures in Arizona's civic history.

Beyond the Ballot AZ is a twice-a-month show diving into the stories of legendary Arizonans, notable, and sometimes notorious, political events, and illustrious social movements that shape today’s conversations in our state. A resource of Arizona’s Citizens Clean Elections Commission, join Executive Director Tom Collins and Director of Voter Education Gina Roberts as they break down what’s happening and how you can get involved in the political process. Engaging lessons you didn’t learn in civics class!
Clean Elections Website (https://www.azcleanelections.gov/)
Facebook @Clean Elections
Instagram @azcleanelections
X @AZCCEC
YouTube @AZCCEC
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
In this episode, we’re talking about the life and advocacy legacy of the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, and what you need to know about the special election to fill his seat.
Tom and Gina chat with former Mayor of Tucson, and current professor in the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona, Tom Volgy, about Grijalva’s role in southern Arizona and the social movements he led. From environmental issues to clean elections, learn about Grijalva’s collaborative spirit and desire to bridge divides.
There will be a special election to fill this seat in the House. The CD 7 Primary election is happening on July 15th and the CD 7 Special General Election will be on September 23rd. Arizona’s 7th congressional district covers parts of Cochise, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties. Voters can verify their congressional district here.
CD7 Special Election info + dates (https://bit.ly/4iC62Cd)
Clean Elections website (https://bit.ly/4jwj9WJ)
How to register to vote (https://bit.ly/3RIysQc)
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