Opinion: Nonpartisan Election Administration Is the Norm in Other Democracies. Why Not Here? | Thom Reilly/Governing
A study conducted by the Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy at Arizona State University found that Arizona voters strongly support requiring top state and local election officials, such as secretary of state and county recorder, to be elected in a nonpartisan manner. The study surveyed registered voters from different parties, and 92 percent of respondents felt that top election officials should take an oath to function in a nonpartisan manner. Currently, most states in the United States select chief election officers through explicitly partisan processes, leading to concerns about public trust and polarizing campaigns. Implementing a nonpartisan election system could potentially increase overall confidence in the election system and reduce distrust in elections. Read Article