Running for Office

Running for Federal Office

Statutory Filing Period (Subject to Change)

• March 10, 2024 – April 8, 2024

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)

For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party for Congress, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 4, 2024. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 10% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 4, 2024. Signature requirements for U.S. Senate candidates are the same as for Statewide candidates. (A.R.S. § 16-322).

For candidates seeking to run without a recognized political party designation, 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 4, 2024. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

Running for Statewide Office

Statutory Filing Period (Subject to Change)

• January 1, 2024-April 8, 2024 (CCEC Participating Candidates)
• March 10, 2024- April 8, 2024 (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)

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, 2024. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 10% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2024. (A.R.S. § 16-322).

For candidates seeking to run without a recognized political party designation, 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, 2024. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

Running for Legislative Office

Statutory Filing Period (Subject to change)

• January 1, 2024 - April 8, 2024 (CCEC Participating Candidates)
• March 10, 2024 - April 8, 2024 (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)

For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2024. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2024. (A.R.S. § 16-322).

For candidates seeking to run without a recognized political party designation, 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, 2024. (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 10, 2024 and the deadline is June 27, 2024 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 June 7, 2024 and the deadline is September 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.