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Secretary Fontes officially proclaimed October as Archives Month in the state of Arizona on October 21, 2025.

The preservation and celebration of our state’s history has always been a top priority of our office. Check out azlibrary.gov/archives for more info on the resources available.

30.10.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award are now open, and interested individuals can submit their applications online through the official application form by 5 p.m. on November 14, 2025.

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21.10.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statewide voter registration report for October 2025. For more information, visit: azsos.gov/elections/el...

20.10.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrated AZ America250 with ASU Gammage for the opening night of Suffs Musical in AZ! 🎭 A great evening spent alongside commissioners, sponsors, community leaders and partners, elected officials, and more. We continue to celebrate America's 250th and how AZ has helped shape our nation's story.

17.10.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arizona secretary of state visits NAU Secretary of State Adrian Fontes visited NAU for the β€œThe State of Our Democracy A Look Ahead at the 2026 Elections” event, where he talked to students about elections, federal

America’s strength has always come from people who don’t just hope β€” they act.

At NAU, Secretary Fontes called on students to channel that same spirit of resilience: hope is powerful, but action keeps democracy alive.

www.jackcentral.org/news/arizona...

17.10.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“° AZ Supreme Court Sides With Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes

azsos.gov/news/989

16.10.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Arizona Secretary of State’s Office Highlights Urgent Need for IT Modernization Following IT Issue | Arizona Secretary of State PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office reiterated today the urgent need for long-term investment in the Office’s aging information technology infrastructure after a tech

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β€œMy Office remains committed to strengthening Arizona’s digital infrastructure and ensuring that election, business, and campaign finance systems remain secure, reliable, and accessible to the public.”

azsos.gov/news/988

16.10.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Results Certified for CD7 Special Election General Canvass | Arizona Secretary of State PHOENIX – The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office today announced the completion of the official canvass for the Congressional District 7 special general election held on September

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The AZ SOS Office today announced the completion of the official canvass for the Congressional District 7 special general election. The results are now certified and ready for formal transmission to the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Click here to read more: azsos.gov/news/987

14.10.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Elections Procedures Manual - Disabled Voters Ability to Vote
YouTube video by Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State Elections Procedures Manual - Disabled Voters Ability to Vote

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. Federal law requires that counties must provide accessible voting devices for voters with a disability in every voting location. That’s how we make sure every eligible Arizonan can participate in our democracy.

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10.10.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Elections Procedures Manual - Voter Registration
YouTube video by Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State Elections Procedures Manual - Voter Registration

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. The EPM protects the integrity of our elections and the rights of every eligible Arizonan to participate.

youtu.be/JRYVZnqvGgY

08.10.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Elections Procedures Manual - Free Speech
YouTube video by Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State Elections Procedures Manual - Free Speech

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. I am committed to protecting voters from harassment and ensuring their rights are upheld. Here's how the EPM helps safeguard voters at the polls.

youtu.be/dp-GmE1y_c4

03.10.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Elections Procedures Manual - Transparency of the Process
YouTube video by Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State Elections Procedures Manual - Transparency of the Process

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. Today we sent the draft 2025 EPM to the Governor and the Attorney General for review. The process of drafting the EPM has been inclusive and transparent every step of the way.

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02.10.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Elections Procedures Manual - Public Input, Revisions, and Next Steps
YouTube video by Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State Elections Procedures Manual - Public Input, Revisions, and Next Steps

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. It's drafted with bipartisan input and shaped by the public. Here's how the public was involved and what comes next.

youtu.be/21JWmQy12Rg

29.09.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your privacy is something we take seriously which is why we are pushing back against the DOJ’s lawless request. #democracy

26.09.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
Elections Procedures Manual - What It Is and How It's Drafted
YouTube video by Adrian Fontes, Arizona Secretary of State Elections Procedures Manual - What It Is and How It's Drafted

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. It’s built on law, court rulings & bipartisan input. Here’s how we draft it.

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25.09.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fontes refuses DOJ demands for Arizona voter information Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes continues to refuse to turn over voter data to the Department of Justice, despite months of demands and legal threats from federal officials.

My duty is to protect Arizonans. I was elected to follow the law and safeguard your privacy and uphold the integrity of our elections β€” and that’s exactly what I’m doing.

www.kjzz.org/politics/202...

24.09.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mail-In Voting Dominates as Arizona's CD7 Special Election Sees Strong Turnout | Arizona Secretary of State PHOENIX – Voters across Arizona’s 7th Congressional District are participating in today’s special election in large numbers, with the vast majority choosing to vote by mail β€” conti

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More than 82,000 early ballots had been returned by Friday, and over 92% of voters in the CD7 primary earlier this summer also voted by mail. That momentum appears to be carrying into today’s general election.

Click here to read more: azsos.gov/news/984

23.09.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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70% of Arizona voters now trust our elections. Thanks to election officials across all 15 counties for their continued work restoring confidence in democracy.

www.noblepredictiveinsights.com/post/arizona...

23.09.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
DEADLINE DAY: Voters in Arizona’s Congressional District 7 Urged to Act Now on Mail Ballots Ahead of Sept. 23 Special Election | Arizona Secretary of State PHOENIX – With the clock ticking down to the September 23 Special General Election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes is urging eligible vote

DEADLINE DAY: Voters in Arizona’s Congressional District 7 Urged to Act Now on Mail Ballots Ahead of Sept. 23 Special Election

Read more: azsos.gov/news/983

12.09.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Charlie Kirk following a tragic shooting event at Utah Valley University today.

azsos.gov/news/982

10.09.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Violence has no place in politics. The attempt on Charlie Kirk’s life is horrific and unacceptable. We must all condemn political violenceβ€”no matter the targetβ€”and stand for peaceful dialogue and democratic values. #NoToViolence #Democracy

10.09.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Administration Quietly Seeks to Build National Voter Roll

Registering to vote should not subject Arizonans to criminal investigation. That’s why the AZ SoS office denied the DoJ’s request for AZ’s voter registration database, which includes info such as SSN, birth dates, & driver’s license numbers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...

09.09.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe’re committed to transparency, accountability, and service to the people of Arizona,” said Fontes. β€œThis budget is not about politics β€” it’s about ensuring that our elections are secure, our businesses are supported, and our most vulnerable communities are protected.”

Read: azsos.gov/news/981

04.09.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This induction is one of the highest recognitions an election official can receive and they represented Arizona by being the only two who got inducted this year. Congratulations!

03.09.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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State Election Director Lisa Marra and Maricopa County Director of Election Services and Early Voting Rey Valenzuela were inducted into the Election Officials’ Hall of Fame at the 40th Annual National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Election Center photos by Karl Dukstein

03.09.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump administration demands state voter data, including partial Social Security numbers | CNN Politics The Trump administration has stepped up efforts to obtain personal information about tens of millions of voters across the country, including seeking sensitive data such as partial Social Security num...

It’s my job to ensure Arizona's elections are safe and secure. That includes protecting the sensitive personal data of our 4.5 million registered voters.

www.cnn.com/2025/09/01/p...

02.09.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Election administration is a state power, not a presidential one. Trump’s threats to eliminate mail-in voting are not only reckless and unconstitutional β€” they risk forcing voters into long lines unnecessarily just to cast a ballot.

28.08.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Devastated to hear that a historic Arizona treasure, the North Rim’s iconic Grand Canyon Lodge, was destroyed by fire. Keeping all firefighters and those directly impacted by this tragedy in my prayers (photo credit: AZ State Historic Preservation Office).

14.07.2025 06:11 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secretary Fontes released the Final Report drafted by the Artificial Intelligence and Election Security Advisory Committee. It details how new tech can streamline election operations, while also sounding the alarm on the potential negative uses of AI that can erode public trust. azsos.gov/news/903

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Yesterday the winter meeting for the Business Advisory Council was held at the SOS office. They discussed insights on improvements for business services and priorities for FY 2026 to move Arizona at the speed of business. Thank you, BAC members, for your commitment to Arizona's progress.

06.02.2025 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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