PHOENIX -- Voters will decide ballot measures on abortion and immigration in Arizona, a key battleground state where Republicans are looking to capitalize on concerns about illegal border crossings to counter an expected increase in turnout by people determined to restore and protect abortion rights.

Arizona has a lot of 'safe' legislative and congressional districts. But partisan advantage alone does not always predict the winner. Especially now.

The need to prove citizenship to vote in Arizona's state and local elections pales when compared to the need to control the Legislature.