Secretary of State
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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.
What does this office actually control?
Arizona’s chief elections officer and keeper of official state records.
- 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.
Why this race matters
The Secretary of State is Arizona’s chief elections officer and the official first in line to succeed the governor — Arizona has no lieutenant governor. Whoever wins sets the rules for how elections are administered and certifies the results, a role that shapes public trust in voting across a national battleground state.
Running
Candidates (3)
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Coverage
Debates & Candidate Forums
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Arizona Secretary of State
"I'm Arizona's 21st Secretary of State, a Marine Corps veteran, and today the police and fire associations endorsed me because they know I've served with integrity — calling balls and strikes regardless of the political outcome."
Arizona State Senator
"Arizonans deserve elections that are honest, lawful, transparent, and secure, and my opponent has failed to deliver that — his office has repeatedly trampled on Arizonans' constitutional rights and been stopped by judges of his own party. My record is working across the aisle on election reforms signed by a governor of the other party."
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Debate hosted by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission. Participation status: Participating, Not Participating, No Response.
Voter FAQ
Secretary of State — Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Arizona Secretary of State do?
- The Secretary of State is Arizona’s chief elections officer. The office sets statewide election procedures, maintains the voter-registration database and Election Procedures Manual, certifies official results, and keeps state records and business filings. With no lieutenant governor in Arizona, the Secretary of State is first in line to succeed the Governor.
When is the 2026 Secretary of State election?
- The primary election is July 21, 2026, and the general election is November 3, 2026. The Secretary of State serves a four-year term.View the election calendar
Who is running for Secretary of State in 2026?
- 3 candidates have filed in 2026. You can review each candidate’s party, campaign website, and positions below, or compare them side by side.Compare candidates
Does the Secretary of State count votes?
- No. Arizona’s 15 counties run polling places and count the ballots. The Secretary of State sets statewide rules and certifies the official statewide results but does not hand-count votes.