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PHOENIXIn response to misinformation regarding the longstanding use of ballot drop boxes, Secretary of State Adrian F

Pledges to Work with Tribal and County Officials to Expand Voting Access, Protect Voters

WINDOW ROCK - Secretary of State Adri

PHOENIX - Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joined healthcare workers and Native American voters on Saturday to officially designate Native Health as a Voter Registration Agency.

PHOENIX - Upon today’s announcement by Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone that he will resign from office in January, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes commended the nationally recognized law enforcement official for his commitment to the safety of election workers and voters in

PHOENIX - In a major step to prepare local and county officials ahead of the 2024 elections, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced the submission today of an updated Elections Procedures Manual to Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes for their review and appr

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

PHOENIX -Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joined tribal members, students, and many others to commemorate National Voter Registration Day.

PHOENIX - Secretary of State Adrian Fontes marked the beginning of Mexican Independence Day festivities on Friday night by making a speech at the Arizona State Capitol that celebrated the rich contributions of Mexican-Americans, and called on all Arizonans to stand together and d

Phoenix - Secretary of State Adrian Fontes led a working session today with a group of esteemed tribal leaders, county election officials, and voting rights advocates at the Summit of Tribal and County Officials hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona.

PHOENIX – To commemorate Statehood Day, Secretary Fontes will take part in a ceremonial event at the State Capitol where the State Constitution will be on display. The event is open to the public and members of the media.

PHOENIX – Fulfilling his commitment to visiting officials in each of Arizona's counties, educating Arizonans about elections systems, and meeting with Arizona business leaders, Secretary Fontes was on the go this week. Below is a recap of the Secretary's week.

PHOENIX – On Monday evening, Secretary Adrian Fontes spoke with Ali Velshi on MSNBC to discuss the recent resignation of exemplary elections director, Lisa Marra of Cochise County.

PHOENIX – The latest Voter Registration Statistics for the state of Arizona and the latest Voter Registration Counts are now available on the Arizona Secretary of State website.

PHOENIX – Tomorrow Secretary Fontes will give remarks at the Arizona Historical Society for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rebuilding Home Plate: Baseball in Arizona’s Japanese American Incarceration Camps project.

PHOENIX – Secretary Fontes has been busy speaking with business leaders, county officials, and legislators at the onset of the new legislative session in an ongoing effort to emphasize strong partnerships between the Arizona business community, county departments, voting rights o

PHOENIX – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was officially sworn into office on January 2, 2023, and today took part in a final inauguration ceremony. Below are the prepared remarks that Secretary Fontes delivered publicly after taking the oath of office this morning:

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