Press Releases
PHOENIX – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is encouraging young leaders across Arizona to apply for the upcoming John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Established in 2021 by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), this esteemed honor celebrates outstanding young Arizonans who exemplify leadership, community engagement, and commitment to social justice.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office reiterated today the urgent need for long-term investment in the Office’s aging information technology infrastructure after a technical issue affected a small number of campaign committees using the state’s online campaign finance filing system.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Supreme Court has unanimously sided with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, ruling that the Administrative Procedures Act does not apply to the Elections Procedures Manual (EPM), reaffirming the long-standing interpretation of A.R.S. § 16-452.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office today announced the completion of the official canvass for the Congressional District 7 special general election held on September 23, 2025. With all county-level canvasses concluded, the results are now certified and ready for formal transmission to the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State invites the public to stream the official canvass of the 2025 Special General Election results. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on October 14, and will be livestream only.
PHOENIX – In a key step ahead of the 2026 election cycle, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has formally submitted the 2025 Election Procedures Manual (EPM) to Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes for review and approval — a legally required milestone before the manual can take effect.
PHOENIX – Voters across Arizona’s 7th Congressional District are participating in today’s special election in large numbers, with the vast majority choosing to vote by mail — continuing a long-standing trend in the state.
PHOENIX – With the clock ticking down to the September 23 Special General Election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is urging eligible voters to act quickly — especially those voting by mail.
PHOENIX – We are saddened to learn of the passing of Charlie Kirk following a tragic shooting event at Utah Valley University today.
PHOENIX — On Tuesday, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes submitted the Office’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request to Governor Katie Hobbs. The proposal seeks targeted investments in election infrastructure, business services, and programs that protect Arizona’s most vulnerable communities.
PHOENIX – As Arizona's Chief Election Officer, I am fully committed to upholding both state and federal election law, safeguarding the rights of all eligible voters, and ensuring public confidence in the administration of our elections.
PHOENIX – Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is denouncing President Donald Trump’s recent Truth Social post calling for the end of mail-in voting and accessible voting machines, calling the comments false, inflammatory, and a direct violation of the U.S. Constitution.
PHOENIX — Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is calling for $10 million in initial cybersecurity funding and $3.5 million in annual support to modernize and protect Arizona’s election infrastructure following a recent attempted cyberattack on the Secretary of State’s candidate portal.
PHOENIX – Arizona’s official America250 Commission is proud to partner with ASU Gammage to kick off the state’s commemoration of America’s 250th birthday with SUFFS as one the signature events. SUFFS tells the bold and often
PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office has officially launched a new, secure voting system for military and overseas voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. The state is piloting the program with the counties sending ballots to UOCAVA voters for the Special General Election for Congressional District 7.
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PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s office is inviting the public to provide feedback on the draft 2025 Elections Procedures Manual (EPM). While the EPM is not subject to the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act, public input remains a valuable part of the review process.
PHOENIX – Today, Arizona’s America250 Commission and the Arizona Office of Tourism launched
PHOENIX –The Arizona Secretary of State invites the public to stream the official canvass of the 2025 Special Primary Election results. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on July 31, and will be livestream only.
PHOENIX – Arizona’s Text2Cure system allows voters to use mobile phones to securely submit the missing information needed to fix, or "cure,” early ballot signature problems and complete the voting process.
Early ballots must be returned in a signed, sealed election affidavit envelope, and sometimes things don’t go as planned.