Press Releases

PHOENIX – For the 2026 November General Election, the Arizona Department of State will be implementing statewide use of the more secure and reliable Enhanced Voting system for election night reporting.

Phoenix, AZ— In the afternoon of October 15th, the Arizona Department of State received an envelope filled with white powder that was opened by staff. The Office has followed appropriate protocols by calling law enforcement and hazmat response, isolating the material and individuals who were exposed, evacuating all other employees, and shutting off floor access.

PHOENIX – The Office of the Arizona Secretary of State is now accepting applications for the NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award 2026.

PHOENIX – Today, the Arizona Secretary of State's Office released a three-part video series to help educate high school students about American democracy, Arizona's election processes, ways to get involved, and the importance of being civically active.

PHOENIX – Today, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that her office is officially wrapping their voter roll probe referred to her office by Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap. Her office concluded that of the 60 voters examined, 52 were citizens and 8 were legal residents and registered through a flaw in the Moter Vehicle Department’s system.

PHOENIX – Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is taking state government directly to communities across Arizona through the Mobile Business Services Outreach Program, expanding access to essential state services while strengthening the office’s partnerships with Arizona’s small-business community, and highlighting the critical work being done by the Arizon

PHOENIX – Forks Up. Go Jacks. Bear Down.

Arizona’s three public universities are bringing the energy of college football season to an important statewide effort: helping Arizonans prepare for the November 3 General Election.

PHOENIX – Today the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against Trump’s executive order instructing the United State Post Office (USPS) to only deliver ballots to voters on the approved mail-in ballot list.

PHOENIX – Today, the Arizona State Department launched their 

PHOENIX – This morning Senator Richard Blumenthal released a document where a whistleblower at the United States Postal Service (USPS) warns of "potentially catastrophic problems" with the USPS' new system for handling mail ballots.

Due to flooding in northern Arizona, at least 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released the following statement:

Fontes welcomes H.B. 2874 as a step toward fixing Arizona’s outdated campaign-finance system and urges eligible committees to act before the deadline

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes today reassured Arizona voters that they can continue to vote by mail following the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest action involving President Donald Trump’s executive order on elections and the U.S. Postal Service.

More than $4.22 million made available to counties since 2024, including new funding dedicated to voter registration list maintenance

PHOENIX - The Arizona Secretary of State's Office is reminding voters who cast an early ballot in the 2026 Primary Election to respond promptly if they are contacted about a signature verification issue. Arizona law provides voters until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, to cure a signature discrepancy and ensure their ballot is counted.

PHOENIX – On Election Day, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is reminding voters to take advantage of secure voting resources and rely on trusted election information housed on Arizona.Vote. The following statement includes information related to early voting trends and reminders for in-person voting today.

PHOENIX – Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, proud Arizona State Alumni, released the following statement: “I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Arizona State University President Lattie F. Coor.

PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State officially announced the rollout of a new policy prohibiting all forms of event wagering or prediction market engagement involving elections or election-related events. The policy is designed to promote election integrity, fairness, and public confidence while reinforcing the organization's commitment to responsible governance.

PHOENIX, AZ – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released the following statement in response to the President's address this evening: "Every eligible American citizen deserves to have confidence that elections are secure, accurate, and administered according to the law. That’s a principle every Arizonan should be able to support.

PHOENIX – Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released the following statement in regard to Winn et al. v. Fontes et al.: