Check back here often for this and the other trusted information you need throughout the 2020 election season. position: relative; This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. } He worked for the Kalamazoo, Michigan, department of public safety for 21 years as a fire fighter, paramedic, and public safety officer. ]"[3] His campaign website stated, "[Adrian Fontes] is committed to preserving integrity in our elections, increasing transparency in the Secretary of States office, making voting easier for registered voters, and ensuring that Arizonas business community has a partner in the Secretarys office. According to Arizona's Constitution, the commission must be established by February 28, 2021. } border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; Although the specific duties and powers of the office vary from state to state, secretaries of state are often responsible for the maintenance of voter rolls and for administering elections. Finchem wants to outlaw early voting, used by an overwhelming majority of Arizonans, and require all ballots to be hand-counted. Fontes led the 2020 Maricopa County general election that is at the center of the polarizing audit authorized by state Senate Republicans. padding-top: 30px !important; background-color: green; Maricopa County Attorney's Office. text-align: center; The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index, List of United States Senators from Arizona, Arizona secretary of state election, 2018, Arizona secretary of state election, 2014, District Attorney election in Nashville, Tennessee (May 3, 2022, Democratic primary), Idaho Secretary of State election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary), United States Senate election in Arizona, 2022, United States Senate election in Ohio, 2022 (May 3 Republican primary), Arizona secretary of state official website, District of Columbia (board of education), State executive officials serving in home states, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arizona_Secretary_of_State_election,_2022&oldid=9025919, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Arizona. All voter registration forms sent by U.S. mail must be postmarked on or before the deadline. Primary elections were held on August 2, 2022. color: #6db24f; ", Finchem said, "When Kari Lake is governor, she will leave the state on trips to do great things. Mark Finchem Finchem for Secretary of State Mark Finchem Party: Republican Website: votefinchem.com } To notify us of polls published in this election, please email us. Finchem is part of a coalition of America First candidates across the country seeking to become the chief elections officer at the state level. In 2018, Hobbs defeated Steve Gaynor (R) 50.4% to 49.6%. chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); The Arizona House passed a bill along party lines Tuesday that would make it illegal for state secretaries of state to oversee and confirm the results of elections in which they . } Independents needed: 4 Senate races that could use moderatevoters. } U.S. Senate, Arizona, 2024 Nov. 9, 2022 President: general election, Arizona, 2024 avg. General election for Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes defeated Mark Finchem in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 8, 2022. The Arizona secretary of state race is expected to be among the most competitive election administrator elections this year. border: 1px solid #999; overflow-x: scroll; --progress-bar: #f0a236; width: 100%; From day one, he got to work professionalizing the operation and implementing a comprehensive plan in advance of Election Day: securing polling locations, recruiting and training poll workers, and educating voters on where, when, and how to vote.". Information about registering and voting in upcoming statewide elections. [33], This poll was sponsored by Our Vote Our Voice, which supports Bolding, This poll was sponsored by an unknown PAC, This poll was sponsored by an unknown client, Last edited on 17 February 2023, at 16:19, America First Secretary of State Coalition, United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, Wyoming's at-large congressional district, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, "In spotlight of audit, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs announces run for Arizona governor", "Group plans appeal in effort to keep Biggs, Gosar, Finchem off ballot", "Trump-backed conspiracy theorist makes charge for chief election position in Arizona", "Candidates - America First Secretary of State Coalition", "Ex-Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes running for secretary of state", "Bolding running for secretary of state, will face Fontes in Dem primary", "Rep. Finchem showing interest in running for Arizona secretary of state", "State of Arizona Official Canvass August 2, 2022, Primary Election", "GOP Rep. Mark Finchem to run for Arizona Secretary of State as he faces recall effort over voter fraud claims", "Shawnna Bolick, author of bill to reject voters' presidential choice, running to be top elections official", "Beau Lane to seek Republican nomination for Arizona secretary of state", "State Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita running for Arizona Secretary of State", "Trump gives endorsement in Arizona secretary of state race", "Arizona Gov. .census-table-widget { overflow: hidden; top: 2px; Adrian Fontes (Democratic Party) is the Arizona Secretary of State. Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. Hobbs, a Democrat, is also running for governor. color: #aaa; Steve Gaynor defeated incumbent Michele Reagan in the Republican primary for Arizona Secretary of State on August 28, 2018. .question-scroll-container { } Adrian Fontes defeated Mark Finchem in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 8, 2022. } Shawnna Bolick, Republican Bolick announced her candidacy Jun 21. After being Honorably Discharged, Adrian received his Bachelors degree from ASU before continuing to the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { Adrian Fontes, Democratic candidate for secretary of state, attends a debate sponsored by the Arizona Clean Elections Commission at the Arizona PBS studios at the Walter Cronkite School of . Once elected, Adrian revolutionized Arizonas elections by registering half a million new voters, providing direct outreach to traditionally underserved communities, and making voting free, fair, and accessible to all. 16-322). } $(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').slideToggle('normal'); padding-left: 8px; .results_row.winner { By Jane C. Timm. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); left: 0px; Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate and conservative firecracker Kari Lake recently gave Americans a major update on her ongoing election case against Maricopa County election officials and former Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. font-weight: normal !important; Information about campaign finance reporting for candidate committees, political action committees, political party committees, independent expenditure and ballot measure expenditure reports. Signature requirements for U.S. Senate candidates are the same as for Statewide candidates. Superintendent of Public Instruction For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party for Congress, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 4, 2024. School districts | chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); In Arizona, Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is running for governor, leaving her seat an open race. PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) Given the attention on how elections are handled and who oversees them, the race for secretary of state is one of the top contests . background-color: #db0000; Click [show] on the table below for examples: Following the 2020 presidential election, 61.8% of Arizonans lived in Maricopa County, the state's one New Democratic county, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate for the first time in 2020 after voting for the Republican in the preceding two cycles, and 20.0% lived in one of 10 Solid Republican counties. .race_header.libertarian { Fontes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. To learn more about official elections in Arizona, visit azsos.gov to learn more about the resources available through our . padding-bottom: 8px; border-left: 1px solid #ddd; } position: relative; } .outer_percentage { }, Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. height: auto; Andy has lifetime ratings of 100% with the Club for Growth and National Right to Life, 99% with NumbersUSA, 98% with FreedomWorks, 96% with American . .census-table-census-item-header { margin-top: 0; After you have successfully registered to vote you will receive a voter registration card in the mail within 4-6 weeks. overflow-x: auto; What do you think? Republican Mark Finchem leads Adrian Fontes in Arizona secretary of state poll Sep 21, 2022, 1:06 PM From left, Arizona secretary of state candidates Mark Finchem and Adrian Fontes.. All but three states have a secretary of state. .votebox-results-cell--number { 100% remote. letter-spacing: .03em; } She sponsored legislation that outlawed the practice of campaign workers or volunteers to gather and turn in early ballots a practice derisively called ballot harvesting and another that removed infrequent voters who are on the early voting list from continuing to automatically receive ballots in the mail. } else { For local information, please contact your county recorders office. .results_row { "[7], Finchem called Fontes "a lawless bad actor who has a history of criminal behavior who recklessly bungled both the 2018 and 2020 elections as the Maricopa County Recorder" and said he was "[George] Soros handpicked Marxist who will turn Arizona into California with open borders & rigged elections. } height: 22px; Rosanna served as an Arizona State . Biography: Finchem received an associate degree in criminal justice from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 1986. The public profile will appear on our website and may include contact information, a photo, social media handles, website links, and a brief biography. padding-right: 20px !important; $("div.vis_widget_title").click(function(){ padding-top: 3px; }) max-height: 580px; display: none; Aspiring candidates for federal, statewide, and legislative office in 2024 must file a Statement of Interest with the Arizona Secretary of State before the candidate begins collecting petition signatures. .race_header.green { A Valley teenager was arrested on Friday for bringing a firearm to Moon Valley High School, authorities said. 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