Arizona

Nov 3, 2026 general election · Governor, U.S. House and 7 other statewide races

Phones at the polls: Arizona law bars taking photos or videos at a polling place or within 75 feet of it (Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 16-515). You may not be able to look things up on your phone while you vote, so consider printing a cheat sheet with the Print my ballot button on any race or county page. Paper notes are generally allowed; ask your election office if unsure. Source: NCSL, Secrecy of the Ballot and Ballot Selfies (accessed Oct 20, 2026)

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How to vote in Arizona

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Register by 11:59 p.m. Oct 5, 2026 (29 days before the election) online at ServiceArizona.com or by mail/in person with your County Recorder. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Early voting begins Oct 7; in-person early voting ends Oct 30. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Request a ballot by mail by 5 p.m. Oct 23; return it by 7 p.m. Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
In person: one valid government-issued photo ID with name and address, or two non-photo IDs with name and address. Mail ballots: signature check, no ID. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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U.S. House, District 1 (open seat)

Thomas "Jay" Feely IV (R) vs. Amish Shah (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 2 (Eli Crane running again)

Eli Crane (R) vs. Jonathan Nez (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 3 (Yassamin Ansari running again)

Yassamin Ansari (D) vs. David Redkey (G) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 4 (Greg Stanton running again)

Greg Stanton (D) vs. Zuhdi Jasser (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 5 (open seat)

Mark Lamb (R) vs. Elizabeth Lee (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 6 (Juan Ciscomani running again)

Juan Ciscomani (R) vs. JoAnna Mendoza (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 7 (Adelita Grijalva running again)

Adelita Grijalva (D) vs. Daniel Francis Butierez Sr. (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 8 (Abraham "Abe" Hamadeh running again)

Abraham "Abe" Hamadeh (R) vs. Bernadette Greene-Placentia (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 9 (Paul Gosar running again)

Paul Gosar (R) vs. Danielle "Dani" Sterbinsky (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Governor (Katie Hobbs running again)

Katie Hobbs (D) vs. Andy Biggs (R) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Attorney General (Kris Mayes running again)

Kris Mayes (D) vs. Warren Petersen (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Secretary of State (Adrian Fontes running again)

Adrian Fontes (D) vs. Alexander Kolodin (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Treasurer (open seat)

Elijah Norton (R) vs. Nick Mansour (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Superintendent of Public Instruction (open seat)

Kimberly Yee (R) vs. Teresa Leyba Ruiz (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Mine Inspector (Walter "Les" Presmyk running again)

Walter "Les" Presmyk (R) vs. Brian Matlock (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Corporation Commission (vote for 2) (open seat)

Kevin Thompson (R) vs. Jonathon Hill (D) + 3 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Supreme Court (retention) (John R. Lopez IV running again)

John R. Lopez IV (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State legislature races

All 60 Arizona legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.

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All 15 Arizona counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Arizona's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

Governor

U.S. House, District 1

U.S. House, District 2

U.S. House, District 3

U.S. House, District 4

U.S. House, District 5

U.S. House, District 6

U.S. House, District 7

U.S. House, District 8

U.S. House, District 9

Attorney General

Secretary of State

State Treasurer

Superintendent of Public Instruction

State Mine Inspector

Corporation Commission (vote for 2)

Supreme Court (retention)

Local and district races: every Arizona county.

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Statewide ballot measures (on every Arizona ballot)

Yes/No text is the official “effect of a yes/no vote” wording printed on the ballot, quoted from the 2026 Arizona Publicity Pamphlet.

Proposition 141: Taxation (vehicle miles traveled)

Proposition 141 would prohibit the state and local governments from doing two things.

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Proposition 141 would prohibit the state and local governments from doing two things. First, they would not be able to impose a tax or fee based on the number of miles an individual travels in a motor vehicle, also known as a vehicle miles traveled tax. Second, state or local governments would be unable to create a law that limits or monitors the number of miles traveled in a motor vehicle.

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution to prohibit: (1) taxes or fees based on motor vehicle miles traveled; and (2) laws or rules that monitor or limit motor vehicle miles traveled without consent. These prohibitions do not apply in certain instances to interstate commercial vehicles or to vehicles owned by the state or local governments.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current constitutional language related to taxation.

Supporters say: Supporters, including Scot Mussi, President of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argue: “As we have seen in other states, governments left to their own devices will succumb to radical attempts to track, tax, or limit their citizens’ transportation miles. These environmental schemes have no place in a free and prosperous society.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including Southern Arizona Leadership Council, argue: “Keep options open for the roads ahead. Southern Arizona needs roads that can keep pace with our economy and workable ways to pay for them.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Arizona Free Enterprise Club (President Scot Mussi); Goldwater Institute; Arizona Republican legislative caucus

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Southern Arizona Leadership Council; Arizona transportation and civil engineering associations; Arizona Democratic legislative caucus

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral (HCR 2025) placed on the ballot by the Arizona Legislature; Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0.00 reported) / Oppose ($0.00 reported): No ballot-measure campaign finance committees reported contributions for or against Proposition 141 per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 141 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING ARTICLE IX, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA, BY ADDING SECTION 26.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposition 142: Prohibition of Preferential Treatment and Discrimination

If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution’s current prohibition against preferential treatment or discrimination b…

Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution’s current prohibition against preferential treatment or discrimination by the state based on race, ethnicity, or other classes, to specifically prohibit: (1) compelling individuals to support preferential treatment or…

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution’s current prohibition against preferential treatment or discrimination by the state based on race, ethnicity, or other classes, to specifically prohibit: (1) compelling individuals to support preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity as a condition of education, employment, or contract opportunities; (2) spending public money on positions in public education responsible for promoting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity; and (3) implementing disciplinary practices that treat students or employees differently based on race or ethnicity. Prohibited conduct includes requiring or asking an applicant, employee, student, or contractor to provide a statement in support of race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion beyond upholding the federal Equal Protection Clause or asking such a person to discuss the person’s race or ethnicity or experience with others’ race or ethnicity. The amendment contains certain exceptions for health services, legal, and other reasons.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current prohibition in the Arizona Constitution against preferential treatment or discrimination by the state based on race, ethnicity, or other classes.

Supporters say: Supporters, including Center for Arizona Policy, argue: “This measure ends taxpayer-funded favoritism in state hiring, including DEI. State jobs should go to the most qualified person.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including Will of the People, argue: “Voting by mail is used reliably by most Arizonans. This will lead to its eventual elimination.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Goldwater Institute; Center for Arizona Policy; Arizona Free Enterprise Club; Arizona Republican legislative caucus

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Will of the People committee; ACLU of Arizona; Arizona Education Association; Arizona Democratic legislative caucus

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral placed on the ballot by the Arizona Legislature; Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0.00 reported): No support committee reported contributions. Oppose ($206,000.00 reported, Will of the People PAC): $206,000.00 in opposition contributions reported per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia campaign finance filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 142 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 36, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposition 144: Election Requirements

If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution to: (1) require voters to show proof of identity when voting in each ele…

Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution to: (1) require voters to show proof of identity when voting in each election, including when voting by mail; (2) changing existing proof of identity requirements to limit acceptable documentation to government-issued ID; (3)…

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution to: (1) require voters to show proof of identity when voting in each election, including when voting by mail; (2) changing existing proof of identity requirements to limit acceptable documentation to government-issued ID; (3) require election officials to provide all voters the option to have their ballot tabulated at their voting location on election day; (4) prohibit foreign nationals from contributing or spending to influence elections in Arizona and prohibit anyone from knowingly accepting such contributions, similar to prohibitions that already exist in federal law; (5) create a new standard for judicial review of election laws under the Arizona Constitution, which may make it harder to challenge election laws; and (6) require the legislature to appropriate money necessary to implement these provisions.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining current constitutional provisions governing elections.

Supporters say: Supporters, including Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argue: “Rarely do Republicans and Democrats find common ground on election policy. But in this year’s Maricopa County primary, officials from both parties recognized the benefit of an option Prop 144 would guarantee statewide: on-site tabulation.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including Will of the People, argue: “Voting by mail is used reliably by most Arizonans. This will lead to its eventual elimination.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): State Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-3, sponsor of HCR 2001); Arizona Free Enterprise Club; Turning Point Action; Arizona Republican Party

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Protect the Vote Arizona; Will of the People; Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D); ACLU of Arizona; Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA)

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral: HCR 2001 (sponsored by Rep. Alexander Kolodin); Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0.00 reported): No dedicated support PAC reported contributions. Oppose ($359,463.80 reported across Protect the Vote Arizona and Will of the People): $359,463.80 in opposition contributions reported per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 144 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING ARTICLE VII, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA, BY ADDING SECTION 19.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposition 316: Municipal Transaction Privilege Tax (groceries)

If adopted by voters, Proposition 316 would do two things.

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): If adopted by voters, Proposition 316 would do two things. First, it would stop cities or local tax jurisdictions from increasing the sales tax on groceries above 2% of the base price. For cities or local tax jurisdictions where the tax rate is already above 2%, the tax rate would not be abolished or decreased, but the tax rate could never increase.

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) retroactively prohibiting local governments from adopting or increasing a tax on groceries from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and (2) after that time, prohibiting local governments from adopting or increasing a tax on groceries without voter approval and limiting any new or increased tax to a maximum rate of 2%.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to local government taxation.

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R-30), argue: “This is really a thing that I believe in personally. I don't believe that we should be taxing essential foods like eggs and milk and meat.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, argue: “The Chamber opposes additional restrictions on revenue options available to local municipalities. Preserving local authority over revenue decisions allows communities to evaluate and respond to their specific needs, priorities, and economic conditions.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): State Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R-30, primary sponsor); Arizona Free Enterprise Club; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Arizona

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): League of Arizona Cities and Towns; municipal government leaders citing local revenue impacts for police, fire, and municipal services

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral sponsored by Rep. Leo Biasiucci; Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0.00 reported) / Oppose ($0.00 reported): No ballot-measure campaign finance committees reported contributions for or against Proposition 316 per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 316 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING TITLE 42, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 42-6015, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposition 317: Arizona Department of Homeland Security (drug cartels)

Proposition 317 describes drug cartels as any association of persons in which members engage in human trafficking, drug trafficking for profit, or any act of…

Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Proposition 317 describes drug cartels as any association of persons in which members engage in human trafficking, drug trafficking for profit, or any act of terrorism. It describes threat as anything designed to disturb, violate, or harm the public welfare or individual rights guaranteed under the constitution.

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) declaring drug cartels as terrorist organizations and directing the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its authority to address threats posed by drug cartels; (2) defining “drug cartel” to mean an ongoing formal or informal association of persons engaged in human smuggling, drug trafficking, or any act defined as terrorism under Arizona law; and (3) clarifying that this measure does not support an alien’s asylum claim.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to terrorism and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.

Supporters say: Supporters, including Arizona Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro (R-29), argue: “Arizona is on the frontlines of a war that Washington has refused to fight until President Trump arrived.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including State Sen. Catherine Miranda (D-11), argue: “It is...weaponizing the ballot to push the Right's anti-immigrant agenda.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-29, primary sponsor); Arizona Republican legislative caucus; border-security advocates

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Immigrant-rights and civil-liberties organizations; Arizona Democratic legislative caucus

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral sponsored by Speaker Steve Montenegro; Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0.00 reported) / Oppose ($0.00 reported): No ballot-measure campaign finance committees reported contributions for or against Proposition 317 per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 317 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 41, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-4256.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposition 318: Student Athletics

If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring private schools, public schools, and athletic associations to designate every athletic team…

Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring private schools, public schools, and athletic associations to designate every athletic team as male, female, or coed/mixed based on sex and to prevent males from joining female teams; existing law imposes this requirement only on public schools…

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring private schools, public schools, and athletic associations to designate every athletic team as male, female, or coed/mixed based on sex and to prevent males from joining female teams; existing law imposes this requirement only on public schools and those competing against them; (2) prohibiting schools and athletic associations from authorizing anyone to use private spaces (such as restrooms) not designated for that individual’s sex; (3) defining “sex” as an individual’s biological status as male or female as recorded at birth on an original birth certificate; and (4) authorizing athletes to sue schools and athletic associations that knowingly violate this law.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to student athletics.

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Selina Bliss (R-1), argue: “Women’s sports were created because biological differences matter. When those differences are ignored, girls lose roster spots, scholarships, and opportunities they earned.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including Will of the People, argue: “A brazen attempt by legislators to expand state power with a one-size-fits-all sports mandate that treats kindergartners the same as college athletes.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): State Rep. Selina Bliss (R-1, primary sponsor); Center for Arizona Policy; Independent Women's Voice; Arizona Republican legislative caucus

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Will of the People committee; ACLU of Arizona; Equality Arizona; Arizona School Boards Association

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral sponsored by Rep. Selina Bliss; Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($3,600.00 reported) / Oppose ($206,000.00 reported, Will of the People PAC): $209,600.00 total contributions reported per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia campaign finance filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 318 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING SECTION 15-120.02, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposition 319: Photo Enforcement Systems

If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) prohibiting state agencies and local governments from using photo enforcement systems to identify vio…

Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) prohibiting state agencies and local governments from using photo enforcement systems to identify violators of traffic laws unless the agency or government contracts to use those systems by December 31, 2026; and (2) requiring local governments to obtain…

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) prohibiting state agencies and local governments from using photo enforcement systems to identify violators of traffic laws unless the agency or government contracts to use those systems by December 31, 2026; and (2) requiring local governments to obtain voter approval of existing photo enforcement systems at the next regular general election and every 10 years afterward to continue using photo enforcement systems.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws governing photo enforcement systems.

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Sen. John Kavanagh (R-3), argue: “Police officers exercise discretion as to when they will pull somebody over. Photo radar, on the other hand, concerning speeding, is [giving] anybody doing 11 miles or more over the speed limit a ticket.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including State Sen. Lauren Kuby (D-8), argue: “Prop 319 does not ban or regulate surveillance cameras—it only dismantles traffic safety tools. Do not confuse red-light and speed safety cameras with ALPR license plate tracking.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): State Sen. John Kavanagh (R-3, primary sponsor); Arizona Free Enterprise Club; motorists' privacy advocates

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Municipal law enforcement and traffic-safety coalitions in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Mesa

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral sponsored by Sen. John Kavanagh; Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0.00 reported) / Oppose ($0.00 reported): No ballot-measure campaign finance committees reported contributions for or against Proposition 319 per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 319 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING SECTION 28-1201, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 28, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 21, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 28- 1207.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

Proposition 320: School District Budgets

If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring school districts with 7,500 or more students in any county or that operate in a county with…

Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring school districts with 7,500 or more students in any county or that operate in a county with 500,000 or more people to spend at least 60% of their operational spending on direct instructional expenses; (2) requiring the state Auditor General to…

A Yes vote means: A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring school districts with 7,500 or more students in any county or that operate in a county with 500,000 or more people to spend at least 60% of their operational spending on direct instructional expenses; (2) requiring the state Auditor General to define “operational spending” and “direct instructional expenses”; (3) requiring non-compliant school districts to gradually adjust their spending each year until they are in compliance; and (4) requiring the state Department of Education to reduce funding from the state Classroom Site Fund by 25% each year for non-compliant districts, subject to limited waivers that the state Superintendent of Public Instruction may authorize.

A No vote means: A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws governing school district budgets.

Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Matt Gress (R-4), argue: “We have over 3,000 teacher vacancies. … And yet we’re spending more money outside of the classroom year after year after year. We have to reverse that.”

Opponents say: Opponents, including State Sen. Denise Epstein (D-12), argue: “If a school district spends 59%, they shouldn’t start losing their funding that goes to performance pay for teachers. That is the wrong idea.”

Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.

Supporters (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): State Rep. Matt Gress (R-4, primary sponsor); Goldwater Institute; Arizona Free Enterprise Club

Opponents (Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet): Will of the People committee; Arizona Education Association; Save Our Schools Arizona; Arizona Association of School Business Officials (citing counselors, nurses, and bus drivers counted outside the 60% definition)

Legislative Sponsors & Ballot Statement Signers: Legislative referral sponsored by Rep. Matt Gress; Publicity Pamphlet arguments filed with the Arizona Secretary of State

Campaign Committees & Top Funders: Support ($0.00 reported) / Oppose ($207,963.85 reported, Will of the People PAC): $207,963.85 in opposition contributions reported per Arizona Secretary of State / Ballotpedia campaign finance filings.

Sources: Arizona Secretary of State Publicity Pamphlet · Ballotpedia — Arizona Proposition 320 (2026)

Official ballot wording
AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES BY ADDING SECTION 15-917.

Source: Official ballot text (state election office)

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