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Arizona's debated 1912 state election schedule
The article describes Arizona voters choosing state and county officers on December 12 1911 and the implications for term lengths starting January 1912. It discusses primary petitions due October 8 1911 and the legality of a possible extra election next year, given constitutional provisions and the timing of Taft's proclamation. It explores legislative powers to alter election timing and the fiscal reasons to favor a three year term for the officers elected. The piece hints at a federal election and references constitutional sections guiding first legislature terms.
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Arizona
Ralph H. Cameron
M. A. Smith
Board of Supervisors
Taft
Congress
Supreme Court of
United States