Ballot Measures

Ballot Measures

The Arizona Secretary of States Office is the filing officer for Initiatives, Referenda and Recalls. A.R.S. § 19-111(A)-(B). Information about each of these ballot measures along with links to guides, application forms and petitions is located in this section.

Current Ballot Measure Information
2024 Ballot Measure Information
2024 Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Applications Filed
Official Ballot Measure Language
2024 IRR Applications Filed 2024 Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Applications Filed
Official Ballot Measure Language English | Navajo | Hopi
2024 Publicity Pamphlet English PDF Attachment | Spanish PDF Attachment

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 19-123(E), "on certification of an initiative measure as qualified for the ballot", the Secretary of State's Office shall conduct at least three (3) Town Hall meetings to educate the public about the General Election ballot measures. Here is information on this year's Town Hall meetings. This election year the Secretary of State's Office will host the following Town Hall meetings.

2024 Town Hall Presentation (PDF)

Date Time Location
Saturday, September 21 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 N. Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Saturday, September 28 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pima Community College
Amethyst Room (CC180), 1255 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85709
Saturday, October 05 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
South Mountain Community College
Student Union Conference Center (SU100), 7050 South 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
2024 Ballot Measure Arguments
Ballot Measure Name Arguments "FOR" (PDF) Arguments "AGAINST" (PDF)
Proposition 133
Primary Elections
ForAgainst
Proposition 134
Initiatives and Referenda
ForAgainst
Proposition 135
The Governor
ForAgainst
Proposition 136
Ballot Measures
ForAgainst
Proposition 137
The Judicial Department
ForAgainst
Proposition 138
Wages
ForAgainst
Proposition 139
The Fundamental Right to an Abortion
ForAgainst
Proposition 140
Elections
ForAgainst
Proposition 311
First Responders
ForAgainst
Proposition 312
Property Tax
ForAgainst
Proposition 313
Sentencing
ForAgainst
Proposition 314
Responses to Harms Related to an Unsecured Border
ForAgainst
Proposition 315
Rulemaking
ForAgainst
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2022 Publicity Pamphlet

2022 Publicity Pamphlet English PDF Attachment Spanish PDF Attachment
Ballot Measure Town Halls

Arizona's voters were invited to attend a Town Hall meeting on the statewide ballot propositions. Per Arizona law, the Secretary of State's Office conducted a series of Town Halls to educate the public about the General Election ballot propositions. The meetings were free and open to the public. This year we hosted three live virtual Town Halls via Zoom in Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima county during the first week of October. Below you will find recordings from the Town Halls on each proposition. If you want to learn more about the statewide ballot measures, please consider watching the videos below.

Ballot Measure Name Town Hall Recordings
Proposition 128 Video Recording
Proposition 129 Video Recording
Proposition 130 Video Recording
Proposition 131 Video Recording
Proposition 132 Video Recording
Proposition 209 Video Recording
Proposition 211 Video Recording
Proposition 308 Video Recording
Proposition 309 Video Recording
Proposition 310 Video Recording

The ballot measure languages are approved by the Attorney General for use in the 2022 General Election.

Ballot Measure Name Type Official Ballot Language
Proposition 128 Constitutional Amendment Proposition 128 Ballot Language
Proposition 129 Constitutional Amendment Proposition 129 Ballot Language
Proposition 130 Constitutional Amendment Proposition 130 Ballot Language
Proposition 131 Constitutional Amendment Proposition 131 Ballot Language
Proposition 132 Constitutional Amendment Proposition 132 Ballot Language
Proposition 209 Citizen Initiative Proposition 209 Ballot Language
Proposition 211 Citizen Initiative Proposition 211 Ballot Language
Proposition 308 Legislative Referral Proposition 308 Ballot Language
Proposition 309 Legislative Referral Proposition 309 Ballot Language
Proposition 310 Legislative Referral Proposition 310 Ballot Language

The deadline to file Ballot Measure Arguments for or against proposed ballot measures for the 2022 General Election was July 6, 2022. Please note, the following short-hand descriptions will not necessarily appear in the 2022 General Election publicity pamphlet. Because proposition numbers have not been assigned to citizen initiatives at this time, they are listed by their petition serial number (I-04-2022, I-05-2022 and I-16-2022).

Ballot measure arguments will be printed in the publicity pamphlet in the order in which they were paid for and received by the Secretary of State's Office. The Secretary of State prints arguments in the publicity pamphlet exactly as the arguments were received, including any typographical errors made by the submitter.

Submitters are solely responsible for the content and accuracy of their arguments.

Ballot Measure Name Arguments "FOR" (PDF) Arguments "AGAINST" (PDF)
Proposition 128
Voter protection act; court determinations
 For Against
Proposition 129
Initiatives; single subject; title
 For Against
Proposition 130
Constitutional property tax exemptions
 For Against
Proposition 131
Lieutenant governor; joint ticket
 For Against
Proposition 132
Initiatives; supermajority vote; requirement
 For Against
Proposition 209
Predatory Debt Collection Protection Act
 For Against
Proposition 211
Voters' Right to Know Act
 For Against
Proposition 308
Tuition; postsecondary education
 For Against
Proposition 309
Voter identification; affidavit; procedure
 For Against
Proposition 310
Fire districts; funding; TPT increment
 For Against
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Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Applications for the 2018 Election cycle

Click here for a list of the initiative, referendum, and recall applications that were submitted for the 2018 election cycle.

2018 Ballot Measure language

The following ballot measure language has been approved by the Attorney General for use in the 2018 General Election.

Ballot Measure Name Type official ballot language
Proposition 125 Constitutional Referral Proposition 125 Ballot Language
Proposition 126 Constitutional Initiative Proposition 126 Ballot Language
Proposition 127 Constitutional Initiative Proposition 127 Ballot Language
Proposition 305 Statutory Referendum Proposition 305 Ballot Language
Proposition 306 Statutory Referral Proposition 306 Ballot Language

The deadline to file Ballot Measure Arguments for or against proposed ballot measures for the 2018 General Election was July 11, 2018. Please note, the following short-hand descriptions will not necessarily appear in the 2018 General Election publicity pamphlet.

Ballot Measure Name Arguments "For" Arguments "Against"
Proposition 125 PDF PDF
Proposition 126 PDF PDF
Proposition 127 PDF PDF
Proposition 305 PDF PDF
Proposition 306 PDF PDF

Please note: Ballot measure arguments will be printed in the publicity pamphlet in the order in which they were paid for and received by the Secretary of State's Office. The Secretary of State prints arguments in the publicity pamphlet exactly as the arguments were received, including any typographical errors made by the submitter. Submitters are solely responsible for the content and accuracy of their arguments.

Arizona's voters are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting on the statewide ballot propositions. Per Arizona law, the Secretary of State's Office will conduct a series of Town Hall meetings around the state to educate the public about the General Election ballot propositions. The meetings are free and open to the public. If you want to learn more about the statewide ballot measures, please consider attending a Town Hall in your area.

DATE TIME COUNTY LOCATION AND ADDRESS
Friday October 5, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Navajo
Veteran's Memorial Center, Wellness Conf. Rm.
Hwy 264, Milepost 375.5
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Thursday October 11, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Graham
General Services Assembly Room
921 Thatcher Blvd.
Safford, AZ 85546
Thursday Ocober 11, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Pima
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library
7800 N. Schisler Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85743
Friday October 12, 2018
2:00 p.m.
Mohave
Lake Havasu Police Dept. Council Chambers
2360 McCulloch Blvd. N.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Wednesday October 17, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Maricopa
Mesa Public Main Library - Saguaro Room
64 E. 1st St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
Friday October 19, 2018
9:30 a.m.
Coconino
Coconino County Health & Community Services Building
2625 N. King Street, Ponderosa Room
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Friday October 19, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Yavapai
Las Fuentes Resort Village
1035 Scott Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Saturday October 20, 2018 10:00 a.m. Maricopa
Palm Ridge Recreation Center - Summit Hall - A
13800 W. Deer Valley Dr.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Thursday October 25, 2018 12:30 p.m. Yuma
Yuma County Main Library
2951 S. 21st Dr.
Yuma, AZ 85364
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Initiative, Referendum, & Recall
Initiative, Referendum, or Recall Petition Records Requests
Circulators
Ballot Measure Argument Portal
Unofficial Ballot Measure Language
Searchable Public Database - Spotlight (See the Money)
Observation Policy for Initiative Filings

Ballot Measure Committee Campaign Finance Reports

Initiative Committee Campaign Finance Reports
Searchable Public Database - Spotlight (See the Money)

Resources

The sample petitions on this website are for informational purposes only.

Official petitions for statewide initiatives, referenda, and recall will be issued in-person at the Secretary of State’s Office upon receipt of the Application for Serial Number.

Election Resources

Elections FAQ

An early ballot may be requested through our new Voter Information Portal or by contacting your County Recorder’s office. To have your name placed on the Active Early Voter List (AEVL), complete a new voter registration form and check the box marked “YES, I want to automatically receive an early ballot for each election for which I am eligible.” Or you can log in to Service Arizona and complete this request online.

  • Online – If you have an Arizona Driver License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) you may register to vote through Service Arizona EZ Voter Registration
    1. Log on to Service Arizona
    2. Select your language preference, then click “Begin Voter Registration”
    3. Verify your voter eligibility
    4. Enter your information in the required fields
    5. Verify address information
    6. You can now select your party preference

    If you are having trouble logging in to the Service Arizona website, you can print off a Voter Registration Form and fill it out with your new information. After you finish, mail the completed form to your County Recorder’s office and your information will be updated.

    If you do not have a residence address, please also complete a 'No Residence Address Confirmation' in addition to the voter registration form.
  • By Mail – You can either print off a form online or request that a registration form be mailed to you from your County Recorder. After completing the voter registration form, mail it to your County Recorder’s office
  • In-Person – You may visit your County Recorder’s office and fill out a registration form in person
  • Address Confidentiality Program Members – You should only register to vote through the ACP process.

After you have successfully registered to vote you will receive a voter registration card in the mail within 4-6 weeks.

If you are a Maricopa County voter, you can process your request here. If you have any questions please call 602-506-1511.

If you are a Pima County voter, you can process your request here. If you have any questions please call 520-724-4330.

To contact your local Election Official please visit https://azsos.gov/county-election-info

 

The voter registration deadline for the General Election has been extended to 5 p.m. on October 15, 2020 by a court order. Check back here often for this and the other trusted information you need throughout the 2020 election season. All voter registration forms sent by U.S. mail must be received on or before the deadline. To see all voter registration deadlines, including for local elections. To see all voter registration deadlines, including for local elections, go to arizona.vote.

The deadline to update your voter registration or register to vote in an upcoming election is midnight on the 29th day before the election. For the 2020 State Primary Election, the deadline to register or update your registration is midnight on July 6, 2020. For the 2020 General Election, the deadline is midnight on October 5, 2020. To see all voter registration deadlines, including for local elections, go to arizona.vote. All voter registration forms sent by U.S. mail must be postmarked on or before the deadline.

Every qualified elector is required to show proof of identity at the polling place before receiving a ballot. Find out what qualifies as an acceptable form of identification in Arizona.

Yes! Arizona has an open primary law which allows any voter who is registered as independent to cast a ballot for one of the officially recognized political parties in State Primary Elections. Independent voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (AEVL) will receive a postcard in the mail asking them to choose which party ballot they wish to receive for the Primary Election. The corresponding primary ballot will then be sent by mail to the voter to complete approximately 27 days prior to the election. Independent voters who go to the polls on Election Day will be given the option to choose a party ballot at that time.

Note: This DOES NOT apply to the Presidential Preference Election. Voters must be registered with a recognized party to vote in the Presidential Preference Election.

The state of Arizona uses E-qual to verify that the person signing the qualifying slip or nomination petition is eligible to do so. After successful verification, the person can give $5 qualifying contribution slips or sign a nomination petition for candidates the person is eligible to vote for in the election.

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If you need assistance using www.servicearizona.com to register or update voter information, please see our ServiceArizona Guide or reach out to our office at [email protected] or by calling 1-877-THE-VOTE.

You do not need postage if you mail your ballot back in Arizona.

All early ballots come with a postage-paid return envelope. There is no need to add postage. Voters should remember to sign and date the return envelope, and to include a phone number in case election officials need to follow up with you.

If you have lost or damaged your ballot-by-mail, you may request a replacement ballot via mail or in-person.

To request a replacement ballot-by-mail, contact your County Recorder’s Office directly. Requests must be made no later than 11 days prior to Election Day. A.R.S. § 16-542(E).

You may also visit a voting location on or before Election Day to vote in-person. Visit my.arizona.vote to find your correct voting location.

The County will cancel your prior ballot if you request a replacement ballot.

No, Official Election Mail cannot be forwarded automatically by the postal service. If you will be out of town during the election, you may request to have your ballot sent to your temporary address. Contact your County Recorder directly to make this request.

To find your County Recorder’s contact information, click here.

You may track the status of your ballot at my.arizona.vote to confirm that it was received and counted.

If you live in Pima County or Maricopa County, check with your county election officials for status updates.

If you have further questions, you can reach out to our office at [email protected] or by calling 1-877-THE-VOTE.

You can also reach out to your county recorder’s office (County Election Officials Contact Information) for further assistance.

Contact Elections

Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
1700 W Washington St Fl 7
Phoenix AZ 85007-2808

602-542-8683
1-877-THE VOTE

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County Elections Contact Information

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