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Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Applications for the 2024 Election Cycle

The Secretary of State's Office is currently operating on an appointment-only basis. To schedule an appointment to file an Application for a Serial Number, please contact our office at [email protected].

A list of the initiative, referendum, and recall applications that have been submitted for the 2024 election cycle is accessible at the link below.

2024 Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Serial Numbers Filed

Important Dates and Signature Requirements for the 2024 Election Cycle

Important Dates

Will be updated in early 2023.

Ballot Measure Argument Portal Open for Submissions
Initiative Filings Due Date
General Election Date

Signature Requirements

Constitutional Amendments 383,923
Initiative Measures 255,949
Referendum Petitions 127,975

Preparing an Initiative, Referendum or Recall

  1. Form a political committee through the Secretary of State's online system, or be prepared to designate an existing (non-candidate) political committee to act as the petition sponsor.
  2. File an Application for Serial Number with the Secretary of State's Office.
  3. Acquire the appropriate initiative, referendum, or recall petition in-person from the Secretary of State's Office.
  4. Ensure any paid or out-of-state circulators have registered with the Secretary of State's Office.
  5. Circulate petitions and obtain signatures from eligible voters.
  6. Submit circulated petitions to the Secretary of State's Office by the statutory deadline.
  7. The Secretary of State and various County Recorders will process the petitions and determine whether enough signatures were gathered to place the measure on the ballot.

Resources

  • 2022 Initiative and Referendum Guide (PDF)
  • Cybersecurity Tips for Candidates, Parties, and PACs (PDF)
  • Recall Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
  • Affidavit of Signature Withdrawal - IRR (PDF)

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.

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Phoenix AZ 85007-2808

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