Running for Office

Elections Division Response to COVID-19 – Temporarily suspending all in-person services, while maintaining our constitutional and statutory responsibilities

  • 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] 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.
    • Candidate or initiative application filings
      • Both filings can be mailed to our office:
        1700 W. Washington St., Seventh Floor
        Phoenix, AZ 85007
      • Visit our Candidate Filing Website for more details on the candidate filing process
    • For assistance with lobbying, campaign finance, or 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. Email for a faster response.


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.

2020 Official Candidates

A list of candidates who have filed their nomination paperwork with the Secretary of State's Office and have been certified for the ballot for the 2020 election cycle is available here:

2020 Primary Election Candidates

2020 General Election Candidates

Withdrawn Candidates

Candidates who have submitted nomination petitions may voluntarily withdraw their candidacy pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-343. The following candidates have submitted notarized statements of voluntary withdrawal to the Secretary of State's Office:

Federal Candidates:

  • Becker, Nina - US House of Representatives, District 7
  • Stautz, Shay - US House of Representatives, District 2
  • Shamley, John Doyel - US House of Representatives, District 1
  • Fuentes-Wolfe, Talia - US House of Representatives, District 9

State Candidates:

  • Farnsworth, David - Corporation Commission 
  • Myers, Nicholas - Corporation Commission (Removed by Court)
  • Dunn, Boyd- Corporation Commission (Removed by Court)
  • Owens, Kim - Corporation Commission (Removed by Court)
  • Pencek, Roger (Write-In)

Legislative Candidates:

  • Kwasman, Adam - Arizona State Senate, District 23
  • Sheahan, Alyssa - Arizona State House, District 18
  • Ellen, Nora - Arizona State House, District 17
  • Fox, Jacqueline - Arizona State House, District 23
  • Ramirez, Arturo - Arizona State House, District 19
  • Schuck, David - Arizona State House, District 1
  • Boesen, Mark - Arizona State House, District 12

Write-In Candidates

Becoming an official write-in candidate requires the officer in charge of elections to tabulate any write-in votes for the candidate and include those results in the official canvass of the election. To qualify as an official write-in candidate, a candidate must timely file a write-in nomination paper and, if applicable, a financial disclosure statement with the appropriate filing officer. The following candidates have timely filed the required write-in papers with the Secretary of State's Office:

Federal Candidates:

  • Garcia, Bo “Heir Archy” - U.S. Senator
  • Hess, Barry - U.S. Senator
  • Lyons, Sean - U.S. Senator
  • White, Alan - U.S. Senator
  • Flayer, Jordan - U.S. Representative in Congress, District 2
  • Jolley, Richard - U.S. Representative in Congress, District 3
  • Vess, Joe - U.S. Representative in Congress, District 5
  • Martin, Kyle - U.S. Representative in Congress, District 8

State Candidates:

  • O’Connor, James “Jim” - Corporation Commissioner

Legislative Candidates:

  • Carillo, Gilbert “Gilbert”- Arizona State Senate, District 1
  • Moore, David “Dave” - Arizona State Senate, District 10
  • Robinson, Steven - Arizona State Senate, District 19
  • Eldridge, Ryan - Arizona State Senate, District 21
  • Donnelly, Brandon “Brandon” - Arizona State Senate, District 23
  • Michaels, Ray - Arizona State Senate, District 24
  • Porter, C. Curtis - Arizona State Senate, District 30
  • Spata, Bill - Arizona State House, District 15
  • Hunter, Helen - Arizona State House, District 16
  • Hawker, Don - Arizona State House, District 18
  • Busch, Shelby - Arizona State House, District 19
  • Alger Sr., David - Arizona State House, District 24
  • Cushman, Robyn - Arizona State House, District 24
  • Spears, Gary - Arizona State House, District 30

Candidate Filing Information

Candidates participating in Clean Elections Funding will find instruction on how to file thier Qualifying Contributions by appointment or mail through our Candidate Filing Page. Participating candidates must file thier Qualifying Contributions by August 4 at 5:00pm.

AZSOS Candidate Filing Page

The filing period to submit nomination petitions to appear on the Primary or General Election ballot is closed. Candidates may still file to run as a write-in for either the Primary or General Elections through Candidate Portal.

Candidate Portal

Through the Candidate Portal, federal, statewide and legislative candidates can accomplish many of their filing needs in one website. If seeking public funding, a statewide or legislative candidate 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 promote their campaign by creating a public profile. Once you upload contact information, a photo, social media and website links, and a brief biography, we will publish your candidate on our website and be ready to display your name and photo on the Election Night Results page.

Important Filings Once in Office

Annual Financial Disclosure Statement

If you were a public officer at any time during a calendar year (even for a day), you must file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement between January 1 and January 31 of the following calendar year. If you are newly appointed to fill a vacancy in office, you must file a Financial Disclosure Statement within 60 days of the date you take office.

This requirement is separate from and in addition to the financial disclosure statement filed with your nomination petitions and nomination paper when running for office.

View previously filed Financial Disclosure Statements

Campaign Finance Reporting

Statewide and legislative candidates must file campaign finance reports with the Secretary of State's Office. Campaign finance reports must be filed after each applicable reporting period until committee termination.

Running for Local Office

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