Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to Address Data Coding Oversight

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PHOENIX – Arizona's election law, among the strictest in the U.S., requires citizens to meet rigorous standards to verify their eligibility to register to vote. Since 2004, these requirements have tightened significantly. Recently, officials found that some long-term Arizonans, who were registered under less strict rules, had not been asked to meet the new standards due to a coding oversight. To resolve this, the state has taken legal steps to ensure these mostly Republican voters can fully participate in the 2024 election.

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"We inherited this problem, we're on it, and we're going to fix it. It's as simple as that."

-Secretary of State Adrian Fontes
Event Details

Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 1:15 PM
In-Person: 2nd Floor Conference Room, Arizona Capitol Complex
1700 W Washington St. Fl 2. Phoenix, AZ 85007
Live Stream: Official YouTube Channel

This press conference is for anyone covering state politics, voter rights, or election integrity. With the distribution of UOCAVA ballots occurring this week, the resolution of this issue is of utmost importance to ensure that all affected voters can participate fully in the upcoming 2024 elections.

Please arrive 10 minutes early if you have equipment to set up.

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We experienced an internet bandwidth issue during the scheduled livestream, which affected the quality of the broadcast. However, the full recording is now available for viewing at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/u-4I4XmvZfo. Thank you for your understanding, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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