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Arizona was chosen 60 percent of the time Americans were given a choice between it and another state.

My name is Christopher Boan. I'm now the field editor/reporter for Arizona at Patch, covering the communities of the greater Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Prior to joining Patch, I worked for KTAR.com & ArizonaSports.com, the East Valley Tribune, Tucson Local Media, and the Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun. I have won 14 statewide awards during my career.
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Arizona was chosen 60 percent of the time Americans were given a choice between it and another state.

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