Initiative, Referendum and Recall

Elections Division Response to COVID-19 – In-person services are by appointment only.

  • Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
  • The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
  • We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
  • Meeting statuory obligations by processing lobbying and campaign finance filings, circulator applications, and responding to inquiries related to these topics. Contact information is as follows: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
  • The Election Services team is available to answer voter registration and election-related questions. The quickest way to receive a response is by sending an email to: [email protected]
  • Public records requests are also still being fulfilled, however it may take longer than usual to process.

  • We will not have in-person services available until further notice.
    • To apply for a recall, initiative, or referendum serial number, please make an appointment by emailing [email protected].
    • To come in-person for a lobbyist filing, please email [email protected] to make an appointment.
  • For assistance with any other election-related service, please email us. 

Call 1-877-THE-VOTE or 602-542-8683. Please note there may be a delay in responding to calls and emails.

La respuesta de la División Electoral a COVID-19 – Suspendiendo temporalmente todos los servicios en persona, mientras manteniendo las responsabilidades constitucionales y legales

  • Nuestro objetivo número uno es mantener al público y a nuestros empleados seguros
  • La situación relacionada con COVID-19 se está desarrollando rápidamente, al igual que la respuesta de esta oficina y del estado. Por favor, revise este sitio web frecuentemente para actualizaciones
  • Estamos dedicados a continuar nuestros servicios mientras reduciendo los riesgos de exposición
  • Estamos cumpliendo con las obligaciones de estatutario. Estamos procesando presentaciones de cabildeo y financiamiento de campañas, solicitudes de circuladores y respondiendo a consultas relacionadas con estos temas. La información de contacto es la siguiente: [email protected](el enlace para mandar un correo electronico), [email protected] o [email protected]
  • El equipo de Servicios Electorales esta disponible para responder al registro de votantes y preguntas relacionadas con las elecciones. La forma más rápida de recibir una respuesta es enviando un correo electrónico a: [email protected]
  • Las solicitudes de registros públicos también se están cumpliendo, sin embargo, puede tardar más de lo habitual en procesarse.

  • No tendremos servicios en persona disponibles hasta nuevo aviso.
    • Solicitud de presentación de candidatos o iniciativas
      • Los dos tipos de presentaciones se pueden mandar por correo a nuestra oficina:

        1700 W. Washington St., séptimo piso

        Phoenix, AZ 85007
      • Visite nuestro Sitio web de presentacion de candidatos para obtener más detalles sobre el proceso de presentación de candidatos
    • Para obtener ayuda con el cabildeo, el financiamiento de campañas o cualquier otro servicio relacionado con las elecciones, envíenos un correo electrónico.

  • Asistencia en preparando para presentar la documentación de la nominación de candidatos
  • Registro de circuladores y otras preguntas relacionadas
  • Solicitudes para iniciativas, retiros y de referéndum
  • Campaign finance inquiries
  • Registro de cabildeo y consultas relacionadas
  • Registro de votante y preguntas de las elecciones
  • Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act inquiries
  • Solicitudes de registro público
    • Complete el forme y entréguelo

Llame al 1-877-THE-VOTE o 602-542-8683. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que puede haber un retraso en la respuesta a las llamadas. Mande un correo electrónico para una respuesta más rápida.

 

Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Applications for the 2022 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 ballotmea[email protected].

A list of the initiative, referendum, and recall applications that have been submitted for the 2022 election cycle is accessible at the link below.

2022 General Election Ballot Measure Argument Portal - Coming Soon

 

2021 Referendum Filings

Two Referenda Petitions were filed with the Secretary of State's Office on September 28, 2021. The SOS has completed review on both petitions and sent a 5% sample of valid signatures to the County Recorder's Offices for verification. See the 2020 Initaitive and Referendum Guide in the side bar for further details on this process.

Petition Valid Signatures From SOS Review County Review Deadline Estimated Valid after County Review Status
SB 1828 Sec. 13, 15 Referral (R-03-2021) 208,753 November 18, 2021 163,287 Removed from ballot by AZ Supreme Court
SB 1783 Referral (R-06-2021) 119,124 November 5, 2021 100,362 Failed to qualify for the 2022 ballot

 

Important Dates and Signature Requirements for the 2022 Election Cycle

Important Dates

Ballot Measure Argument Portal Open for Submissions June 6 - July 6, 2022
Initiative Filings Due Date July 7, 2022
General Election Date November 8, 2022

Signature Requirements

Constitutional Amendments 356,467
Initiative Measures 237,645
Referendum Petitions 118,823

 

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.