AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes Archives

2026 AZ Gov Race Offers Epic Republican Showdown

January 22, 2025 7:11 amJanuary 26, 2025 11:36 am

In the ever-entertaining circus of Arizona politics, the 2026 gubernatorial race promises brutal primary fights. The winners of each party’s fight will emerge as formidable general election challengers. Arizona’s governor, Katie Hobbs (D), faces declining approval ratings, making a 2026...

Hobbs Caves, Joins States Opposing Trump Border Resolution

November 20, 2024 1:00 pmNovember 28, 2024 8:36 am

On November 14, 2024, Arizona’s Democrat Governor, Katie Hobbs, announced that she would remain “above the fray” by declining to join other Democrat Governors in defying incoming President Trump’s announced border security measures, stating, “I don’t think that’s the most...

State Senator Justine Wadsack at a "Chase the Vote" rally at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Last-Minute Election Shenanigans Threaten Arizona Vote

November 1, 2024 4:56 pmNovember 11, 2024 10:43 am

Accusations of meddling against Arizona’s Democrat Attorney and Secretary of State spark controversy over Tuesday’s vote, reigniting lingering doubts stemming from the 2020 and 2022 elections. Among these are AG Kris Mayes’ threat to investigate comments made by Donald Trump...

AZ Supreme Court to Hear 2022 Election Appeals – on Nov. 6th

October 30, 2024 6:00 amNovember 6, 2024 2:57 pm

Arizona Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer has agreed to hear cases filed by Kari Lake, Abe Hamadeh, and Mark Finchem stemming from the 2022 midterm election. The review is scheduled for November 6, 2024, two days after this year’s Presidential...

Fontes, SOS Office Sued Over Voter Registration List

October 9, 2024 6:00 amOctober 17, 2024 10:38 am

Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona, also known as EZAZ.org, is suing Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and the Secretary of State’s Office for violating election law by failing to release a list of over 218K voters who allegedly registered...

AZ Supreme Court Upholds Prop 140 Signature Challenge

August 26, 2024 5:00 amSeptember 10, 2024 4:15 pm

On Friday, August 23, 2024, the Arizona Supreme Court found that the Arizona Free Enterprise Club (AFEC) can continue its challenge of nearly 40,000 duplicate signatures supporting Prop 140. If allowed, the proposition would allow a ballot measure to institute...