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Surprise reader disappointed by low turnout in city, Maricopa County

OPINION — I am writing in response to Jason Stone’s front-page article in the Aug. 12, 2026, edition of the Surprise Independent titled: About 21% of eligible voters in Surprise cast a ballot.

It is disheartening that only some 21% of eligible voters exercised their right to vote, while Maricopa County’s turnout was barely better at just over 25%.

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