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Running for Office

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

Elections Response »

  • 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.

Impacted Services »

  • We will not have in-person services available until further notice.
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  • For assistance with any other election-related service, please email us. 

Services that are available online or by phone »

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    • Visit the UOCAVA Portal or email [email protected]
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    • Complete the form then submit

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

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

Elections Response »

  • 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.

Los servicios impactados »

  • 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.

Los Servicios que están disponibles en línea o por teléfono »

  • Asistencia en preparando para presentar la documentación de la nominación de candidatos
    • Visitando la página de Presentación del candidato o mandando un correo electrónico a [email protected]
  • Registro de circuladores y otras preguntas relacionadas
    • Visite nuestro Portal para circuladores o por correo electrónico: [email protected]
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    • Mande un correo electrónico a [email protected] con cualquier preguntas
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  • Registro de cabildeo y consultas relacionadas
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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 Candidates

The filing window for Clean Elections Participating Candidates opened on January 1, 2022, and the filing window for traditionally funded candidates will open on March 5, 2022. All candidates wishing to qualify for the ballot must submit all paperwork, including any updates to their district and supplemental petition signatures, by April 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. For further information about the filing process and making an appointment please see the Candidate Filing Page.

Select the link below to see all candidates who have qualified for the 2022 Primary Election. A candidate that appears as conditionally certified may need to provide additional documentation to qualify for the 2022 Primary Election ballot. Please continue to check back as this list of candidates will be updated regularly.

Arizona Secretary of State - 2022 Primary Election

Arizona Secretary of State - 2022 General Election

 

Candidate Legal Challenges

A candidate’s nomination may be challenged pursuant to A.R.S 16-351. The deadline to file a legal challenge is April 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

If nomination petition signatures are challenged, County Recorders are responsible for reviewing the challenged signatures. The Secretary of State’s Office provides a Petition Verification Guide to help ensure consistency across the county review process. Please contact the county if you have additional questions on what they review.

Below is a list of lawsuits filed against federal, statewide, and legislative candidates during the 2022 challenge period:

RaceCase NameCase #ChallengedOutcome
Secretary of State (REP)Hansen v. FinchemCV2022-004321
Maricopa
No Signatures ChallengedCase Dismissed (Affirmed)
Congress D5 (REP)Goode v. BiggsCV2022-004327
Maricopa
No Signatures ChallengedCase Dismissed (Affirmed)
Congress D9 (REP)Costello v. GosarCV2022-004325
Maricopa
No Signatures ChallengedCase Dismissed (Affirmed)
State House D16 (REP)Myers v. BiggsCV2022-004794
Maricopa
272 Challenged
(668 Submitted)
Candidate Withdrawn
State House D23 (REP)Wolff v. PembletonCV2022-004800
Maricopa
140 Challenged
(415 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot (Appeal Dismissed)
State Senate D8 (REP)Wakely v. HowardCV2022-004817
Maricopa
443 Challenged
(767 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot (Affirmed)
Congress D9 (REP)Gosar v. DowlingCV2022-004822
Maricopa
1,335 Challenged
(2,294 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
Congress D9 (REP)Gosar v. KutzCV2022-004819
Maricopa
825 Challenged
(2,004 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
State House D2 (REP)Fremouw v. DeSantiCV2022-004838
Maricopa
156 Challenged
(453 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot
Congress D1 (DEM)McAdams v. Sykes TorresCV2022-004832
Maricopa
1,419 Challenged
(2,542 Submitted)
Candidate Withdrawn
State House D27 (REP)Howard v. GriffinCV2022-004844
Maricopa
52 Challenged
(318 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
Governor (DEM)Franklin v. LiebermanCV2022-004828
Maricopa
3,082 Challenged
(9,842 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
State Senate D16 (REP)Martinez v. WoodCV2022-004883
Maricopa
486 Challenged
(875 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot (Affirmed)
State House D23 (DEM)Busch v. LugoCV2022-004803
Maricopa
1,419 Challenged
(1,475 Submitted)
Sufficient Signatures
State House D2 (REP)Busch v. RamseyCV2022-004806
Maricopa
69 Challenged
(363 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot
Congress D3 (REP)Busch v. BeckerCV2022-004804
Maricopa
324 Challenged
(1,041 Submitted)
Sufficient Signatures
State House D2 (REP)Fremouw v. RamseyCV2022-004843
Maricopa
110 Challenged
(363 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot
State House D20 (LBT)Villegas v. HardingCV2022-004841
Maricopa
267 Challenged
(338 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot
State House D26 (DEM)Ortega-Bravo v. HacohenCV2022-004867
Maricopa
331 Challenged
(798 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
Congress D4 (REP)Kasa v. LopezCV2022-004873
Maricopa
1,491 Challenged
(2,594 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
Congress D4 (REP)Kasa v. StovallCV2022-004876
Maricopa
1,332 Challenged
(2,049 Submitted)
Candidate Withdrawn
Congress D4 (REP)Kasa v. DavisonCV2022-004878
Maricopa
1,491 Challenged
(2,350 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
Congress D4 (REP)Kasa v. GilesCV2022-004882
Maricopa
1,112 Challenged
(2,576 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
State Rep D11 (DEM)Ross v. PearsonCV2022-004709
Maricopa
461 Challenged
(798 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot (Affirmed)
State Rep D11 (DEM)Ross v. LeasyCV2022-004710
Maricopa
279 Challenged
(584 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
State Senate D17 (REP)Wadsack v. BarrC20221453
Pima
545 Challenged
(730 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
State Senate D17 (REP)Wadsack v. LeachC20221455
Pima
772 Challenged
(1,238 Submitted)
Case Dismissed
State Senate D2 (DEM)Dybvig-Pawelko v. ThompsonCV2022-004720
Maricopa
344 Challenged
(456 Submitted)
Removed from Ballot
State House D27 (REP)Griffin v. TomaCV2022-004825
Maricopa
No Signatures ChallengedChallenge Unsucessful
State House D23 (DEM)Pembleton v. LugoCV2022-00215 YumaNo Signatures ChallengedCase Dismissed

 

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. Learn more on thier webiste at irc.az.gov.

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. Candidates should be aware that new districts will take effect immediately following their approval and will be utilized for the 2022 election cycle. Please see our Candidate Redistricting Guide for further information.

 

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

 

Running for Federal Office

Statutory Filing Period:

March 5, 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:

H.B. 2839 passed on March 3, 2022 and updated the signature requirements for the 2022 Election Cycle given redistricting. Congressional candidates must meet the lesser of the following signature requirements:

  1. The average signature requirement of all the congressional districts for the candidate’s political party; OR
  2. The signature requirement from the district that corresponds with the district listed on the candidate’s nomination paper.

The signature requirements by district and by average are included below.

The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2022 election cycle.

  Republican Democratic Libertarian Other
CD
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
Min
Max
CD 01 1,579 31,582 1,659 33,190 794 15,874 4,659  
CD 02 1,481 29,613 1,581 31,628 754 15,079 4,407  
CD 03 1,129 22,580 1,561 31,228 722 14,450 4,248  
CD 04 2,162 43,232 1,359 27,174 886 17,710 5,189  
CD 05 2,150 43,004 1,627 32,539 968 19,366 5,652  
CD 06 1,902 38,043 1,605 32,104 912 18,240 5,331  
CD 07 880 17,599 1,433 28,653 641 12,823 3,767  
CD 08 2,019 40,389 1,583 31,666 913 18,270 5,348  
CD 09 1,453 29,060 1,660 33,208 839 16,786 4,890  
Average 1,639 32,789 1,563 31,266 826 16,511 4,832  
U.S. Senate 7,378 295,102 7,035 281,390 3,715 148,597 43,492  

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 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. 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 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

Running for Statewide Office

 

Running for Statewide Office

Statutory Filing Period:

January 1, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (CCEC Participating Candidates)
March 5, 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 2022 election cycle. These signature totals are the same for all statewide candidates including U.S. Senate.

Party Min Max
Republican 7,378 295,102
Democratic 7,035 281,390
Libertarian 3,715 148,597
Other 43,492 -

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 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, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

    Running for Legislative Office

     

    Running for Legislative Office

    Statutory Filing Period:

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

    H.B. 2839 passed on March 3, 2022 and updated the signature requirements for the 2022 Election Cycle given redistricting. Legislative candidates must meet the lesser of the following requirements:

    1. The average signature requirement of all the legislative districts for the candidate’s political party; OR
    2. The signature requirement from the district that corresponds with the district listed on the candidate’s nomination paper.

    The signature requirements by district and by average are included below.

    The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2022 election cycle.

      Republican Democratic Libertarian Other
    LD
    Min
    Max
    Min
    Max
    Min
    Max
    Min
    Max
    LD 01 719 4,315 423 2,540 270 1,618 1,573
    LD 02 345 2,072 453 2,720 204 1,224 1,201
    LD 03 260 1,562 446 2,679 176 1,054 1,031
    LD 04 343 2,055 419 2,516 210 1,260 1,237
    LD 05 654 3,922 371 2,225 258 1,550 1,519
    LD 06 538 3,227 460 2,758 246 1,474 1,433
    LD 07 341 2,049 527 3,163 192 1,154 1,133
    LD 08 449 2,691 403 2,419 228 1,370 1,342
    LD 09 410 2,461 511 3,067 220 1,321 1,288
    LD 10 409 2,452 482 2,893 214 1,281 1,246
    LD 11 611 3,667 533 3,196 294 1,762 1,722
    LD 12 766 4,597 544 3,263 333 1,996 1,938
    LD 13 654 3,926 503 3,016 302 1,810 1,768
    LD 14 526 3,155 403 2,421 235 1,409 1,371
    LD 15 620 3,723 488 2,930 288 1,725 1,676
    LD 16 671 4,029 492 2,949 308 1,850 1,803
    LD 17 573 3,439 525 3,153 291 1,745 1,703
    LD 18 523 3,136 551 3,306 280 1,678 1,632
    LD 19 298 1,791 445 2,672 214 1,283 1,259
    LD 20 485 2,909 460 2,760 256 1,537 1,493
    LD 21 533 3,197 464 2,787 261 1,563 1,527
    LD 22 746 4,477 516 3,095 306 1,833 1,795
    LD 23 688 4,126 516 3,098 298 1,787 1,748
    LD 24 348 2,089 509 3,052 229 1,371 1,331
    LD 25 572 3,434 431 2,588 253 1,520 1,476
    LD 26 344 2,064 448 2,688 233 1,400 1,358
    LD 27 291 1,746 493 2,960 214 1,285 1,259
    LD 28 501 3,003 493 2,958 251 1,503 1,459
    LD 29 274 1,645 393 2,357 192 1,151 1,128
    LD 30 262 1,573 365 2,190 177 1,065 1,042
    Average 492 2,951 469 2,814 248 1,486 1,450

    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, 2022. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. (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, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).

    Running for Local Office

     

    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

     

    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 5, 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 June 11, 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

     

    Elections

    • Elections Calendar & Upcoming Events
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      • Check your Early or Provisional Ballot Status
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      • Contact Information for County Election Officials
      • Voting Equipment
    • Campaign Finance & Reporting
      • Search the Campaign Finance Database
      • Make An Electronic Campaign Finance Filing
      • Contribution Limits
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    • Running for Office
      • Candidate Filing
      • Redistricting Implementation Progress
    • Sign a Candidate Petition or Give $5 Qualifying Contribution
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