Arguments submitted will appear in the General Election voter guide
Pro and Con arguments regarding ballot measures for the upcoming General Election are due to the Secretary of State’s Office by 5 p.m. on July 9. Qualifying arguments received by that time will be printed inside a publicity pamphlet to be mailed to voters in advance of the statewide General Election on Nov. 4. Proposals to appear on the ballot can be viewed click here:
Send via mail or bring arguments to:
Arizona Secretary of State’s Office
Election Services
1700 W. Washington St., 7th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Walk-in service is also available in our Tucson Office at:
Arizona Secretary of State’s Office
Arizona State Complex Building
400 W. Congress, Room 141
Arguments in favor of or in opposition to ballot questions may not exceed 300 words. Submitter fees are $100, though that cost is reduced to $75 if the argument is submitted electronically (via CD or e-mail – no PDFs) along with the paper copy. Remember, the Secretary’s Office only accepts cash or check. To ensure accuracy, the Secretary of State’s Office recommends that arguments be submitted electronically (Word format only). After submitting the fee, arguments may be submitted by e-mail to: elections@azsos.gov
Arguments must be signed and notarized, and will be published exactly as written, including any errors. No faxed signatures will be accepted. For arguments filed by an organization or corporation, the notarized signature of at least two executive officers is required and the organization must be identified. For arguments filed by political committees, the notarized signature of the chairman or treasurer is required and the committee must be identified.
Arguments must include the name, address or post office box, city and telephone number of the individual(s) signing. Only the name and city of those signing the argument will appear in the publicity pamphlet.
More information: Contact the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office at 602-542-8683 or 1-877-843-8683.