Running for Office

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] 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]os.gov
  • 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.

2022 Statements of Interest

Aspiring candidates for federal, statewide, and legislative office in 2022 must file a Statement of Interest with the Arizona Secretary of State before the candidate begins collecting petition signatures. (A.R.S. § 16-311(H)). 

The names of individuals who have filed a Statement of Interest with the Secretary of State's Office for the 2022 election cycle are available at the links below. Individuals seeking the nomination of a recognized political party appear on the "Partisan" list. Individuals who are not running as a member of a recognized party appear on the "Independent/Not Party Affiliated" list. Write-in candidates are not required to file a Statement of Interest.

2022 Partisan Statements of Interest

2022 Independent/Not Party Affiliated Statements of Interest

Decennial Redistricting for 2022 Election Cycle

What is the Independent Redistricting Commission?

The Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is established in the Arizona Constitution and meets every ten years to review legislative and congressional district boundaries in light of the data reported in the United States Census. (Ariz. Const. Art. IV, § 1). The IRC is made up of five citizens, of which no more than two can be registered members of the same political party. The four partisan members are chosen by the respective party leaders of the Arizona State Senate and House of Representatives. These four members then choose an applicant with no party affiliation to serve as chair of the IRC. 

What does “redistricting” mean?

Arizona’s voters elect legislative and congressional candidates based on the district in which the voter resides. These districts are determined by the IRC and are reviewed every 10 years following the U.S. Census. Redistricting occurs when the IRC reviews current legislative and congressional district boundaries, assesses changes in population since the districts were last drawn, then redraws district lines to account for these population changes. 

What does this mean if I want to run for office?

According to Arizona's Constitution, the commission must be established by February 28, 2021. Based on historic practice, our Office expects the districts will be finalized and approved by early 2022. Along with the redistricting process, it is possible that the number of congressional districts apportioned to Arizona will change prior to the 2022 elections based on the census count. Candidates should be aware that new districts will take effect immediately following their approval and will be utilized for the 2022 election cycle. Please check back for information regarding redistricting and the impacts it might have on candidate filing.

Candidate Portal

Log in to Candidate Portal

Through the Candidate Portal, federal, statewide and legislative candidates can accomplish many of their filing needs. A statewide or legislative candidate seeking public funding may collect $5 qualifying contributions through the portal and file nearly all the documents necessary to receive public funding.

Candidates may also use the portal to create a public profile that complies with applicable terms of use. The public profile will appear on our website and may include contact information, a photo, social media handles, website links, and a brief biography. 

Campaign Finance Reporting

Log in to BEACON

When running for elected office, candidates should determine whether they are required to register a candidate committee. Candidates for legislative and statewide office must register a candidate committee with the Secretary of State if the candidate receives contributions or makes expenditures, in any combination, of at least $1,300 in connection with that candidacy. Committees are created by filing a Statement of Organization using the Secretary of State’s online campaign finance system: BEACON. The Statement of Organization must be filed within 10 days after meeting the monetary threshold.

Candidates for federal office do not register a committee with the Secretary of State. Instead, federal candidates must file a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.

How To Run For Office

Running for Federal Office

Statutory Filing Period: 

March 7, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM

Required documents:

Statement of Interest (Filed online through the Candidate Portal prior to circulating petitions)
Nomination Paper (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Nomination Petitions (Must be filed in-person)
Statement on Recall (Optional)

Signature Requirements:

The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2020 election cycle. Updated signature totals will be posted on January 3, 2022.

  Republican Democratic Libertarian Independent
Congressional District
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
CD 1
1,415
28,299
1,526
30,511
715
14,301
4,201
-
CD 2
1,371
27,417
1,413
28,261
678
13,566
3,968
-
CD 3
998
19,965
1,405
28,107
640
12,805
3,766
-
CD 4
1,816
36,313
1,187
23,732
766
15,327
4,501
-
CD 5
1,950
39,004
1,434
28,685
862
17,235
5,024
-
CD 6
1,783
35,655
1,451
29,011
838
16,756
4,894
-
CD 7
805
16,105
1,312
26,232
587
11,747
3,448
-
CD 8
1,802
36,030
1,402
28,044
807
16,131
4,726
-
CD 9
1,387
27,735
1,521
30,422
776
15,528
4,511
-
Statewide 6,663 226,523 6,325 253,004 3,335 133,397 39,039 -

For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/4 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 10% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-322).

For candidates seeking to run as an Independent, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

Running for Statewide Office

Statutory Filing Period: 

January 1, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (CCEC Participating Candidates)
March 7, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (Traditionally Funded Candidates)

Required documents:

Statement of Interest (Filed online through the Candidate Portal prior to circulating petitions)
Nomination Paper (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Financial Disclosure Statement (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Nomination Petitions (Must be filed in-person)

Signature Requirements:

The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2020 election cycle. Updated signature totals will be posted on January 3, 2022.

Party Min Max
Republican 6,663 266,523
Democratic 6,325 253,004
Libertarian 3,335 133,397
Independent 39,039 --

For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/4 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 10% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-322).

For candidates seeking to run as an Independent, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

    Running for Legislative Office

    Statutory Filing Period: 

    January 1, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (CCEC Participating Candidates)
    March 7, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (Traditionally Funded Candidates)

    Required documents:

    Statement of Interest (Filed online through the Candidate Portal prior to circulating petitions)
    Nomination Paper (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
    Financial Disclosure Statement (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
    Nomination Petitions (Must be filed in-person)

    Signature Requirements:

    The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2020 election cycle. Updated signature totals will be posted on January 3, 2022.

      Republican Democratic Libertarian Independent
    Legislative District
    Min
    Max
    Min
    Max
    Min
    Max
    Min
    Max
    LD 1
    632
    3,789
    376
    2,259
    239
    1,435
    1,398
    -
    LD 2
    310
    1,861
    403
    2,419
    181
    1,087
    1,068
    -
    LD 3
    244
    1,463
    413
    2,479
    163
    979
    957
    -
    LD 4
    298
    1,790
    379
    2,274
    185
    1,109
    1,090
    -
    LD 5
    555
    3,331
    341
    2,048
    233
    1,398
    1,375
    -
    LD 6
    484
    2,902
    423
    2,541
    226
    1,357
    1,320
    -
    LD 7
    314
    1,885
    509
    3,052
    180
    1,079
    1,061
    -
    LD 8
    374
    2,242
    358
    2,148
    196
    1,175
    1,153
    -
    LD 9
    383
    2,297
    452
    2,713
    198
    1,186
    1,156
    -
    LD 10
    387
    2,322
    435
    2,613
    196
    1,174
    1,142
    -
    LD 11
    538
    3,228
    454
    2,724
    253
    1,515
    1,481
    -
    LD 12
    671
    4,024
    463
    2,775
    283
    1,700
    1,647
    -
    LD 13
    535
    3,209
    412
    2,471
    244
    1,466
    1,432
    -
    LD 14
    475
    2,852
    370
    2,219
    209
    1,255
    1,223
    -
    LD 15
    558
    3,350
    427
    2,561
    253
    1,518
    1,475
    -
    LD 16
    579
    3,472
    427
    2,564
    271
    1,625
    1,585
    -
    LD 17
    541
    3,248
    479
    2,872
    267
    1,602
    1,561
    -
    LD 18
    499
    2,994
    500
    3,001
    255
    1,532
    1,485
    -
    LD 19
    263
    1,579
    396
    2,377
    188
    1,127
    1,106
    -
    LD 20
    455
    2,732
    425
    2,550
    238
    1,430
    1,389
    -
    LD 21
    484
    2,902
    420
    2,518
    234
    1,406
    1,376
    -
    LD 22
    654
    3,926
    447
    2,682
    265
    1,592
    1,559
    -
    LD 23
    668
    4,008
    481
    2,884
    285
    1,709
    1,670
    -
    LD 24
    327
    1,964
    461
    2,768
    211
    1,268
    1,226
    -
    LD 25
    548
    3,290
    399
    2,396
    240
    1,441
    1,398
    -
    LD 26
    325
    1,948
    413
    2,480
    216
    1,294
    1,254
    -
    LD 27
    256
    1,534
    442
    2,654
    188
    1,128
    1,105
    -
    LD 28
    472
    2,832
    441
    2,644
    228
    1,365
    1,323
    -
    LD 29
    246
    1,477
    357
    2,144
    173
    1,038
    1,016
    -
    LD 30
    251
    1,508
    346
    2,073
    172
    1,029
    1,007
    -

    For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/4 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 10% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-322).

    For candidates seeking to run as an Independent, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

    Running for Local Office

    Candidates seeking election for county or municipal office will file nomination petitions with the appropriate county or municipality. It is the candidate's responsibility to verify the correct form utilized in the jurisdiction in which they are seeking nomination.

    All questions about running for local office, including precinct committeemen, should be directed towards the appropriate county, city or town elections office.

    County Elections Contact Information

    City/Town Contact Information (AZ League of Cities & Towns)

    Running as a Write-In Candidate

    Candidates running as a write-in candidate do not need to file nomination petitions. However, they must submit the correct write-in nomination paper and a financial disclosure statement (if applicable) via the Candidate Portal.

    For write-in candidates who want to run in the Primary Election, the first day to file these forms with the Secretary of State’s Office is March 7, 2022 and the deadline is June 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

    For write-in candidates who choose to forgo participating in the Primary Election and want to be an official write-in candidate at the General Election only, the first day to file these forms with the Secretary of State’s Office is March 7, 2022 and the deadline is September 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

    Schedule of Elections

    Office Type Length of Term Presidential Election Years Mid-Term Election years
    President of the United States & Presidential Electors Federal Statewide 4 years Elect 1
    (11 Electors)    		 None elected
    U.S. Senator Federal Statewide 6 years Varies: Class I and Class III seats
    U.S. Representative in Congress Federal Congressional 2 years Elect 1 Elect 1
    Governor Statewide 4 years None elected Elect 1
    Secretary of State Statewide 4 years None elected Elect 1
    Attorney General Statewide 4 years None elected Elect 1
    State Treasurer Statewide 4 years None elected Elect 1
    Superintendent of Public Instruction Statewide 4 years None elected Elect 1
    State Mine Inspector Statewide 4 years None elected Elect 1
    Corporation Commissioner Statewide 4 years Elect 3 Elect 2
    State Senator Legislative 2 years Elect 1 Elect 1
    State Representative Legislative 2 years Elect 2 Elect 2