On this episode: Arizona has one of the most active ballot measure histories in the country, with nearly 500 measures decided since gaining statehood in 1912. The state has also considered more immigration-related measures than any other state, reflecting its role on the frontlines of national debates. Former Host Geoff Pallay returns for the latest installment of our Historical Ballot Measure Series with Ballotpedia’s Victoria Rose (also a former host!), discussing everything from judicial recall, approval rates across different types of measures, the closest contests, how Arizona’s initiative process to other states, and more — plus, proposals that may appear on the ballot in 2026.

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