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Judge says Fontes can’t call ESAs ‘vouchers’ on ballots
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes acted illegally in using the word "vouchers'' to describe the program that gives tax dollars to parents sending their children to private and parochial schools, a judge ruled.
Lawmakers debate election security, voter confidence
Lawmakers and election administrators debated voter access and election confidence in Chicago, as disputes over proof of citizenship requirements continue to divide states.
DOJ prepares to appeal Arizona ruling keeping voter records confidential
Key Points: Arizona is one of several states where Trump administration effort has been denied Federal judges says DOJ is misreading law Judge says any new appeal by DOJ will […]
Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content
Key Points: Arizona politicians are increasingly using AI-generated content in campaigns Some candidates are weaponizing AI to target their political opponents Arizona laws on AI use in elections are relatively […]
Can state election officials still exercise their free speech rights?
Key Points: Arizona election officials may face conflict of interest concerns Secretary Adrian Fontes endorses candidate who filed campaign finance complaint Arizona law does not bar election officials from endorsing […]
Pima County Republicans seek to overturn polling site regulations
Key Points: Pima County GOP sues to overturn polling place rules Lawsuit claims rules violate First Amendment rights Judge Michael Liburdi will decide on the lawsuit’s merits by May 29 […]
Election integrity: Review flags 28 of Arizona’s 2024 election ballots for possible fraud
Key Points: Arizona’s 2024 presidential election review finds minimal fraud Only 28 of 3.6 million ballots cast were possibly fraudulent Maricopa County Recorder refers 207 non-citizen voting cases for investigation […]
Fontes lacked authority to OK Arizona Independent Party name change, judge rules
Key Points: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes erred when he approved a political party name change Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said Fontes allowed a “political bait and […]
Fontes lacked authority to approve Arizona Independent Party name change, judge rules
Key Points: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes erred when he approved a party name change Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said Fontes allowed a “political bait and switch” […]
Arizona officials urge counties to refuse grand jury subpoenas for voter records
Key Points: Arizona officials tell counties to refuse grand jury subpoenas for voter records Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes cite ongoing federal lawsuit Arizona officials […]
Arizona’s top election official challenges federal bid for voter registration data
Key Points: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes wants a federal judge to throw out efforts by the Trump administration to force him to turn over voter registration and election records […]
Fontes talks GOP election efforts, federal data demands
Key Points: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes denies federal requests for sensitive voter data Gives opinion and official perspective on GOP voting measures Comments highlight tension between state and federal […]
