Press Releases

PHOENIX – As the United States approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, Arizona is gearing up to celebrate in grand style.

PHOENIX – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes invites young people from across Arizona to apply for the forthcoming John Lewis Youth Leadership Awards.

PHOENIX – Announcing an opportunity for members of the media to engage with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Election Director Lisa Marra regarding the 2024 General Election. 

PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Elections Division is pleased to announce the publication of the Voter Registration Statistics as of October 7 for the upcoming General Election on November 5.

AMPlify Your Research Sessions are presentations by Arizona Memory Project staff designed to help you use the Arizona Memory Project in your research.

PHOENIX – In a decisive administrative order, the Arizona Supreme Court has mandated that any appeals regarding presidential elector judgments must now be filed no later than 1 PM on December 6, 2024.

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 Tuesday, October 29, 2024. 

What: Mock Election Results Reporting Test

Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Center for the Book, an affiliate of the National Center for the Book in the Library of Congress is excited to announce the launch of its new initiative, “Southwest Book Chats” a series of recorded discussions featuring authors, librarians, and avid readers.

SURPRISE — Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes cast an early ballot today, marking the first day of early voting in Arizona for the 2024 General Election. 

Early voting begins 27 days prior to the election, which enables greater citizen participation by providing an opportunity for voters to make a plan that fits their schedule. 

PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of State continues to work with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to review data to ensure the integrity of Arizona’s voter registration system and confirm that documented proof of citizenship (DPOC) information is shared between State and County data systems in a way sufficient to verify what is required by s

PHOENIX - Today, the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office released additional information about a new set of approximately 120,000 Arizonans who may be affected by a data coding oversight within ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and Arizona voter registration databases—individuals who have lived in the state for decades and have attested under penalty of perjury that they are U.S.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes sent a criminal referral to Attorney General Kris Mayes today for a Wisconsin man’s unlawful use of Arizona registration information.

PHOENIX – In a swift decision, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, ensuring that almost 100,000 registrants will retain their ability to vote a full ballot in the upcoming elections.

PHOENIX – Arizona's election law, among the strictest in the U.S., requires citizens to meet rigorous standards to verify their eligibility to register to vote. Since 2004, these requirements have tightened significantly.

AMPlify Your Research Sessions are presentations by Arizona Memory Project staff designed to help you use the Arizona Memory Project in your research. There will be one presentation every month from June to October, 2024, each with a specific focus.

Mesa, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale Community Colleges Acknowledged Alongside ASU and NAU For Excellence in Student Voter Registration and Turnout

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (LAPR) and the University of Arizona Libraries (UAL) have been awarded a $319,588 National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to digi

PHOENIX – Join the America250 Arizona Commission as they kick off the launch of a state-wide logo competition to craft a visual identity that captures the essence of Arizona’s role in the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. We invite artists, designers, and creative minds to submit their designs that embody the spirit, heritage, and future of Arizona.

PHOENIX – Following the Supreme Court’s decision, Arizona's law requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration is reinstated. Counties will reject new state forms missing documented proof of citizenship. Voters may still register using the National Mail Voter Registration Form, which requires an attestation of citizenship under penalty of perjury.