Information about Recognized Political Parties

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        1700 W. Washington St., séptimo piso

        Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Recognized Political Parties

Number of Registered Voters

Democratic Party

azdem.org

Contact Information:
2910 N. CENTRAL AVE.
PHOENIX, AZ 85012

PHONE: 602-298-4200
E-MAIL: [email protected]
FAX: 602-298-7117

Libertarian Party

azlp.org

Contact Information:
24 W. CAMELBACK RD., STE. A-491
PHOENIX, AZ 85013

PHONE: 833-843-2957

Republican Party

azgop.org

Contact Information:
3501 N. 24TH ST.
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

PHONE: 602-957-7770
E-MAIL: [email protected]

New Political Parties

Under Arizona law, a new political party may become eligible for recognition and be represented by an official party ballot at the next ensuing regular primary election upon filing the requisite number of petition signatures with the Secretary of State. New political parties are entitled to representation on the official ballot through the next two regularly scheduled general elections for federal office.

Create a New Political Party

  1. Register a Committee
  2. Submit Statement of Organization to Secretary of State
  3. Circulate Petitions
  4. Submit Petitions along with the affidavit of 10 qualified electors
  5. Secretary of State verifies signatures

New Party Petition Form (PDF)

New Party Petition Form - Presidential Preference Election (PPE) (PDF)

New Party Affidavit of 10 qualified Electors Form (PDF)

Signature Requirements for New Party Recognition

In order to be recognized for Federal, Statewide, and Legislative races in the 2022 Primary and General Elections, an aspiring political party must submit to the Secretary of State a minimum of 31,686 valid signatures no later than Friday, November 26, 2021 at 5:00pm. For further guidance on the creation of a New Party, refer to Chapter 15 of the 2019 Elections Procedures Manual. 

Appointments are required for new party petition filings. Email [email protected] to request an appointment a minimum of two weeks in advance of your preferred date. 

Please contact your County Recorder's Office if you wish to apply for county-level recognition.