“You can have it fast, accurate, or cheap. But remember, you only get two.” Come Hell or High Water: A conversation on the resiliency of American democracy with Secretary Fontes

Honored to celebrate Arizona’s history! 🎉 Secretary Fontes joined the Fiesta Bowl Parade to represent AZ America250, highlighting our shared journey toward the nation’s 250th anniversary.

“And now it is more critical than ever that we promote the resiliency of America’s democracy and the grit that so many Americans exhibit as election workers during challenging times.” Come Hell or High Water: A conversation on the resiliency of American democracy with Secretary Fontes

"Access and security are not mutually exclusive when it comes to offering eligible voters every opportunity to cast their vote..." Come Hell or High Water: A conversation on the resiliency of American democracy with Secretary Fontes

“Any attempt to gut mail-in voting or curb early voting options is an easy tell—those who fear greater participation are not interested in security as much as they are power.” Come Hell or High Water: A conversation on the resiliency of American democracy with Secretary Fontes

“Access to the ballot box is your right has American and any attempt to deny you access is undemocratic.”   Come Hell or High Water: A conversation on the resiliency of American democracy with Secretary Fontes

PRESS RELEASE: Fontes, Hobbs, Mayes give official approval of 2025 EPM

PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Fontes Declines Illegal Request from DOJ again

PRESS RELEASE: Arizona Dept. of State to Launch TikTok Account in Expanded Voter Engagement Effort

This past weekend, Secretary Fontes had the honor of joining the ribbon cutting ceremony with @MayorGallego and others for the Scottsdale Phoenix Giving Machine at Desert Ridge. 🎀 (1/2)

A strong economy is impossible without meaningful partnerships and a healthy democracy.    (1/2)

As the year comes to a close, Secretary Fontes was honored as an Arizona Space Marshal by the Arizona Space Commission. (1/2)

📲Inside the movement to professionalize election administration “The AZ Secretary of State's Arizona Fellows program places students in county election offices, boosting interest in election work and helping offices engage younger, more diverse voters.” www.coppercountrynews.com/premium/stac...

📍See you tomorrow, Yuma! #AZBizTravels Visit azsos.gov/business for more information.

Attention city of Yuma business owners - we are coming to you! The AZ SOS is bringing the business service desk on the road and kicking off in Yuma on Dec 11th. #AZBizTravels Check out azsos.gov/business for more info on services we offer and required documents. See you on the 11th!

The AZ SOS is working with the Yuma Chamber of Commerce to bring business services directly to the city of Yuma! On Dec. 11th at National Bank of Arizona on 16th street, we will offer services we have out of our Phoenix and Tucson offices. #AZBizTravels

Secretary Fontes was honored to join the Pastor Center’s 10th Anniversary Luncheon. The legacy of Congressman Ed Pastor lives on through a decade of inspiring civic engagement, public service, and leadership development.

🎙️Fontes unveils Mobile Business Services for Arizona communities The Mobile Business Services initiative is designed to bring essential business services directly to communities across Arizona. The first mobile clinic in Yuma is scheduled for December 11. #AZBizTravels

For too long rural Arizonans have had to drive several hours just to visit our business services desks. We are putting a stop to that. The AZ SOS office is rolling out a Mobile Business Services project to better support our business community across the state. 📍First stop: Yuma, Arizona

AZ voters deserve access to every tool available to ensure they can track the status of their ballots and cure signature issues quickly. That’s why I have requested funds from the state legislature to continue providing those services to voters statewide. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/did-mar...

Big news for rural small businesses across Arizona! The SOS is setting a new standard for supporting Arizona's small businesses. We are launching a Mobile Business Services program- bringing notary, trademark, and more services directly to local communities like Yuma. #AZBizTravels

“We’ve taken an important step forward today—but our work isn’t done,” Fontes added.

Our office will continue to work with and highlight businesses across that state that are stepping up to fill in the gap. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/p...

Secretary Fontes officially proclaimed October as Archives Month in the state of Arizona on October 21, 2025. The preservation and celebration of our state’s history has always been a top priority of our office. Check out azlibrary.gov/archives for more info on the resources available.

Applications for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award are now open, and interested individuals can submit their applications online through the official application form by 5 p.m. on November 14, 2025. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Statewide voter registration report for October 2025. For more information, visit: azsos.gov/elections/el...

Celebrated AZ America250 with ASU Gammage for the opening night of Suffs Musical in AZ! 🎭 A great evening spent alongside commissioners, sponsors, community leaders and partners, elected officials, and more. We continue to celebrate America's 250th and how AZ has helped shape our nation's story.

America’s strength has always come from people who don’t just hope — they act. At NAU, Secretary Fontes called on students to channel that same spirit of resilience: hope is powerful, but action keeps democracy alive. www.jackcentral.org/news/arizona...

📰 AZ Supreme Court Sides With Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes azsos.gov/news/989

📰 “My Office remains committed to strengthening Arizona’s digital infrastructure and ensuring that election, business, and campaign finance systems remain secure, reliable, and accessible to the public.” azsos.gov/news/988

📰 The AZ SOS Office today announced the completion of the official canvass for the Congressional District 7 special general election. The results are now certified and ready for formal transmission to the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Click here to read more: azsos.gov/news/987

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. Federal law requires that counties must provide accessible voting devices for voters with a disability in every voting location. That’s how we make sure every eligible Arizonan can participate in our democracy. youtu.be/wQXFJWBa1gU

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. The EPM protects the integrity of our elections and the rights of every eligible Arizonan to participate. youtu.be/JRYVZnqvGgY

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. I am committed to protecting voters from harassment and ensuring their rights are upheld. Here's how the EPM helps safeguard voters at the polls. youtu.be/dp-GmE1y_c4

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. Today we sent the draft 2025 EPM to the Governor and the Attorney General for review. The process of drafting the EPM has been inclusive and transparent every step of the way. youtu.be/wrEpDu6SxfE

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. It's drafted with bipartisan input and shaped by the public. Here's how the public was involved and what comes next. youtu.be/21JWmQy12Rg

Your privacy is something we take seriously which is why we are pushing back against the DOJ’s lawless request. #democracy

The EPM is Arizona’s election playbook. It’s built on law, court rulings & bipartisan input. Here’s how we draft it. youtu.be/ewSr7TTdVsA

My duty is to protect Arizonans. I was elected to follow the law and safeguard your privacy and uphold the integrity of our elections — and that’s exactly what I’m doing. www.kjzz.org/politics/202...

📰 More than 82,000 early ballots had been returned by Friday, and over 92% of voters in the CD7 primary earlier this summer also voted by mail. That momentum appears to be carrying into today’s general election. Click here to read more: azsos.gov/news/984

70% of Arizona voters now trust our elections. Thanks to election officials across all 15 counties for their continued work restoring confidence in democracy. www.noblepredictiveinsights.com/post/arizona...

DEADLINE DAY: Voters in Arizona’s Congressional District 7 Urged to Act Now on Mail Ballots Ahead of Sept. 23 Special Election Read more: azsos.gov/news/983

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Charlie Kirk following a tragic shooting event at Utah Valley University today. azsos.gov/news/982

Violence has no place in politics. The attempt on Charlie Kirk’s life is horrific and unacceptable. We must all condemn political violence—no matter the target—and stand for peaceful dialogue and democratic values. #NoToViolence #Democracy

Registering to vote should not subject Arizonans to criminal investigation. That’s why the AZ SoS office denied the DoJ’s request for AZ’s voter registration database, which includes info such as SSN, birth dates, & driver’s license numbers. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...

“We’re committed to transparency, accountability, and service to the people of Arizona,” said Fontes. “This budget is not about politics — it’s about ensuring that our elections are secure, our businesses are supported, and our most vulnerable communities are protected.” Read: azsos.gov/news/981

State Election Director Lisa Marra and Maricopa County Director of Election Services and Early Voting Rey Valenzuela were inducted into the Election Officials’ Hall of Fame at the 40th Annual National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Election Center photos by Karl Dukstein

It’s my job to ensure Arizona's elections are safe and secure. That includes protecting the sensitive personal data of our 4.5 million registered voters. www.cnn.com/2025/09/01/p...

Election administration is a state power, not a presidential one. Trump’s threats to eliminate mail-in voting are not only reckless and unconstitutional — they risk forcing voters into long lines unnecessarily just to cast a ballot.

Devastated to hear that a historic Arizona treasure, the North Rim’s iconic Grand Canyon Lodge, was destroyed by fire. Keeping all firefighters and those directly impacted by this tragedy in my prayers (photo credit: AZ State Historic Preservation Office).