Secretary of State
The Arizona Secretary of State oversees state elections, maintains official state records, and serves as second-in-command to the Governor. The office administers voter registration, maintains a database of state rules and statutes, and commissions notaries public.
Next Election: July 21, 2026Candidates: 4Arizona
View all candidates in this raceWhat does this office actually control?
Arizona’s chief elections officer and keeper of official state records — and first in line to replace the Governor (Arizona has no Lieutenant Governor).
- Sets statewide election procedures and certifies the official results.
- Maintains the statewide voter-registration database and the Election Procedures Manual.
- Keeps official state records, business filings, and the state’s administrative rules.
- Commissions notaries public and registers lobbyists.
What this office does NOT control
Counties actually run polling places and count ballots; the Secretary sets the rules and certifies, but doesn’t hand-count votes.
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