Red-state Arizona sees surge this year in Democrat voter registrations

PHOENIX — It may not be the sign of a “blue wave.” But a new report from the Secretary of State’s Office suggests Arizona Democrats are more energized this year than Republicans.

And that may translate to victories in races that in any other year they could not win.

The latest state figures show that for every person who registered since March with the GOP, the Democratic Party registered more than three.

That doesn’t endanger the lead Republicans have in Arizona. They still make up nearly 35 percent of registered voters, versus less than 31 percent for Democrats.

And independents, those not affiliated with any of the four recognized parties, still make up about a third of Arizona’s registered voters, though their share of the total is dropping.

But the surge in Democratic registrations comes as recent national elections have shown some vulnerability for Republicans. Results in districts that should be safe for them have proved closer than expected as some party faithful stay home amid controversies about the Trump presidency.



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