Arizona Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes officially announced that he’s running for reelection.
Fontes said in a statement Thursday that the country’s institutions are “under grave threat,” and he wants to remain in his role to defend the democratic process.
“I’m announcing my run for reelection because we’ve got to have strong stalwart responsible leadership to stay the course when it comes to running good elections in Arizona,” Fontes said in a video statement. “2024 may not have seen the results that some of us wanted but at the end of the day, your vote counted and that’s what’s most important to me.”
Fontes is the first Democrat to announce he’s running in 2026.
Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-Scottsdale) is the only GOP candidate who’s filed a statement of interest for the race so far.
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The special election on Tuesday will ask voters to decide whether to continue funding a pair of initiatives that pay for road improvements and some public transit. -
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in metro Phoenix to advocate for the SAVE Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote — something that’s already state law in Arizona. -
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will re-issue subpoenas requiring Recorder Justin Heap’s staff to testify about conflicting voter disenfranchisement claims after a judge allows a court order blocking the subpoenas to expire next week. -
Former Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Gina Swoboda has officially entered the 2026 election to become the next secretary of state. -
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