Arizonans react to Trump pushing to end 'corrupt' mail-in voting nationwide
President Trump announced a push to end mail-in voting, claiming the practice is "corrupt" & a hindrance to a "real democracy," a move facing criticism from officials & voters, especially in states like Arizona where more than 80% of voters vote by mail.
SOS Adrian Fontes launches reelection campaign
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced his plans to run for reelection on April 24. Fontes had previously discussed the possibility of running for Congress or governor.
Arizona SoS reacts to Trump's election executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aiming to revamp U.S. elections by mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes expressed concern that the order could negatively impact the voting system.
Arizona Secretary of State overstepped his authority on elections manual, judge rules
A ruling by a Maricopa County judge has invalidated provisions of Arizona’s elections manual, including one that said the secretary of state must canvass election results even if a county has not certified its ballots.
'Unsubstantiated' Russian threats, misinformation, voting issues addressed by Arizona Secretary of State
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes held a midday Election Day update via YouTube, giving more information on "unsubstantiated" Russian threats, voting issues in Apache County and circulating misinformation in Coconino County.
Information of 218K voters impacted by registration error to be released by Arizona Secretary of State
The Arizona Secretary of State's Office will comply with a court order and release specific voter records for 218,000 people impacted by a registration error.
Arizona court holds hearing over voter registration issue | 2024 Election
The issue of voters who were improperly registered to vote in the election is coming before an Arizona court once again.
Fontes blocked from using new rule to certify election results when counties refuse to | 2024 election
Arizona's Secretary of State has been blocked from using a new provision of the election procedures manual that would have let him certify election results in the state if a county refuses to sign off on its own results.
Vice President Kamala Harris, Tim Walz arrive in Phoenix as part of battleground tour
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her newly-selected running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, arrived in Phoenix on Aug. 8, a day before their campaign event in Glendale.
Group challenges restrictions in Arizona election manual on ballot drop-off locations
A conservative group is challenging parts of Arizona's election procedures manual, marking the third lawsuit filed within the last two weeks that seeks to throw out provisions in the state's guide for conducting elections.
Arizona judge denies a GOP move to block a voter-approved law for transparent campaign financing
A Superior Court judge in Arizona's Maricopa County denied a request from Republican state lawmakers to block a voter-approved law on transparency in campaign financing.
No Labels sues Arizona to block opponents from using the new political party to run for office
The No Labels party filed a lawsuit in Arizona seeking to block its ballot line from being used by Democrats who oppose the group’s efforts to launch a third-party ticket for president next year.
Arizona Democrats file complaint against No Labels over donor secrecy
Arizona Democrats filed a complaint Thursday with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat who angered some in his party earlier this year when he formally recognized No Labels as a political party in the state.
Kari Lake's lawyer sanctioned over 'unequivocally false" statements
The Arizona Supreme Court has issued sanctions against a lawyer for Kari Lake, the 2022 election gubernatorial candidate.
No Labels Party qualifies for Arizona's 2024 ballot
No Labels says it is seeking ballot access in many states and will run a bipartisan “unity ticket" for president “if the two parties select unreasonably divisive presidential nominees."
Democrat Adrian Fontes wins Arizona elections post over GOP's Mark Finchem
Democrat Adrian Fontes won the top elections post in Arizona, defeating a Republican rival who attended the Jan. 6 rally that preceded the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol and who said he would not have certified Joe Biden’s win in the state.