Press Releases

PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Elections Division is pleased to announce the publication of the Voter Registration Statistics as of February 20 for the upcoming Presidential Preference Election (PPE) on March 19.

PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office will hold a mock election to provide media an opportunity to test our election result reporting systems on Monday, March 11, 2024. 

What: Mock Election Results Reporting Test

When: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 12 p.m. 

Dr. Natalie Koch to present about Arid Empire: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and Arabia


Phoenix – Dr. Natalie Koch will speak about her book, Arid Empire: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and Arabia, as part of the State of Arizona Research Library’s 2024 Arizona Author Series.

PHOENIX – In an unprecedented announcement, Senator Kyrsten Sinema has indicated her intent to not run for re-election for her position as Senator.

"We extend our deep gratitude to the Senator for her distinguished service, her commitment to representing Arizona’s interests, and unwavering dedication."

PHOENIX – Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes attributed a major triumph in the security of Arizona's electoral system due to a partnership with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) and the Arizona Information Sharing and Analysis Center (AZ-ISAC).

PHOENIX – In Thursday’s ruling, the Arizona Federal District Court invalidated key sections of Arizona’s controversial voting laws, marking a significant victory for voting rights advocates and naturalized citizens of Arizona. The decision comes after a consolidation of eight lawsuits, highlighting a united front against voter suppression efforts that sought to impose unnecessary burdens on voters under the guise of election integrity.

PHOENIX – The FBI arrested an Alabama man from Cullman on Wednesday, for allegedly sending threatening messages to Maricopa County election workers in Phoenix. Brian Jerry Ogstad, 59, made his initial appearance yesterday at the federal courthouse in Huntsville. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Not all speech is protected speech," said Arizona Secretary of state Adrian Fontes.

PHOENIX – A system update of the statewide voter registration database, known as the Arizona Voter Information Database (AVID), on Tuesday allows voters to better track ballots cast in person, by mail or at drop boxes.

Free, virtual event features expert speakers and exciting topics

 

PHOENIX – The Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board and the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records are pleased to present the fourth annual Arizona Genealogy Day, a free, virtual event on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

PHOENIX – Arizonans must be registered to vote by 11:59 p.m. today to participate in the state’s Presidential Preference Election (PPE).  

PHOENIX – Ken Mochizuki will speak about his book, Michi Challenges History: From Farm Girl to Costume Designer to Relentless Seeker of the Truth: The Life of Michi Nishiura Weglyn, as part of the State of Arizona Research Library’s 2024 Arizona Author Series.

PHOENIX – The Secretary of State has released a comprehensive guide detailing the signature requirements for candidates seeking elected office in the State of Arizona.

PHOENIX – The Secretary of State’s Office has published a statewide voter registration report today reflecting the five recognized parties in Arizona as Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, No Labels, and Green Party.

As of January 2, there are 4,101,308 active voters in the state, which are registered to one of these political parties or in the no preference category more commonly referred to as Independent.

PHOENIX – A U.S. District Court ruled today that the Secretary of State's office is prohibited from accepting No Labels Party candidate filings for those who wish to run in the primary or general elections.

PHOENIX – Voters can expect safe and secure elections heading into 2024 with the r

PHOENIX – After an extensive review by the Secretary of State’s Office, and by county elections officials across the state, the Green Party has exceeded the minimum signature requirement of 34,127 and has qualified as a new party for federal, statewide, and legislative races in the 2024 Primary and General Elections under Arizona law.

First election TTX to include deepfake, AI generated disruptions

Mesa, AZ – Deep fake and other artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions took center stage at the Arizona Secretary of State's (SOS) two-day election security tabletop training exercise (TTX) in Mesa.

PHOENIX – As of Monday's 5 p.m. candidate filing deadline for Arizona's 2024 Presidential Preference Election (PPE), a total of 16 candidates have qualified for the ballot: seven Democratic Party candidates and nine Republican Party candidates.

PHOENIX – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released the following statement regarding the Patriot Party of Arizona and its efforts to become a recognized political party on the 2024 ballot for statewide, legislative, and federal races.

PHOENIX - Reflecting his dedication to the highest standards in elections administration, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes today announced the successful completion of a rigorous certification and recertification training program for election workers, in preparation for the highly anticipated 2024 Presidential Election cycle.

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