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Statewide Ballot Measures
Blanket ban on local policies monitoring vehicle miles traveled, which are used to help civil engineers decide where to fix roads, add lanes, or improve public transit.
Blanket ban on local policies monitoring vehicle miles traveled, which are used to help civil engineers decide where to fix roads, add lanes, or improve public transit.
Censors what can be said in our schools and institutions relating to race, ethnicity, intersectionality, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any related practices or concepts the legislature chooses to ban. A power grab by a state legislature that wants to drag us backwards.
Censors what can be said in our schools and institutions relating to race, ethnicity, intersectionality, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any related practices or concepts the legislature chooses to ban. A power grab by a state legislature that wants to drag us backwards.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Ends voting by mail as Arizonans know it, by requiring voters to resubmit their ID documents every time they want to receive a ballot in the mail. Weakens constitution protections against laws that burden voting rights.
Ends voting by mail as Arizonans know it, by requiring voters to resubmit their ID documents every time they want to receive a ballot in the mail. Weakens constitution protections against laws that burden voting rights.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Caps municipal sales taxes on food for home consumption at 2% and requires voter approval for new or increased food taxes; cities and towns already above 2% are frozen at their current rate rather than rolled back. The Arizona League of Cities and Towns calls Prop 316 a “meaningful compromise” on food taxes, that would allow cities and towns to “retain their existing resources, so city services are not negatively impacted.”
Caps municipal sales taxes on food for home consumption at 2% and requires voter approval for new or increased food taxes; cities and towns already above 2% are frozen at their current rate rather than rolled back. The Arizona League of Cities and Towns calls Prop 316 a “meaningful compromise” on food taxes, that would allow cities and towns to “retain their existing resources, so city services are not negatively impacted.”
Declares that Arizona considers drug dealers, including low-level dealers, to be terrorists. Offers no solutions.
Declares that Arizona considers drug dealers, including low-level dealers, to be terrorists. Offers no solutions.
A one-size-fits-all sports ban that treats kindergartners the same as college athletes and limits opportunities for all girls to participate in team sports. Enables parents who think a kid is on the “wrong” team to sue schools.
A one-size-fits-all sports ban that treats kindergartners the same as college athletes and limits opportunities for all girls to participate in team sports. Enables parents who think a kid is on the “wrong” team to sue schools.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Requires local voter approval before a municipal government can use traffic enforcement cameras, which increasingly include automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology, like that used by Flock. The state government would be entirely prohibited from using new traffic enforcement cameras systems not already in place. Any technology that tracks the movement of cars and people throughout our streets is prone to abuse.
Requires local voter approval before a municipal government can use traffic enforcement cameras, which increasingly include automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology, like that used by Flock. The state government would be entirely prohibited from using new traffic enforcement cameras systems not already in place. Any technology that tracks the movement of cars and people throughout our streets is prone to abuse.
Does not send a dime of new funding to Arizona schools or teachers. Instead, forces schools to cut teacher pay or fire nurses, counselors, special education and other staff, if they don’t meet arbitrary benchmarks made by a political appointee.
Does not send a dime of new funding to Arizona schools or teachers. Instead, forces schools to cut teacher pay or fire nurses, counselors, special education and other staff, if they don’t meet arbitrary benchmarks made by a political appointee.
General Progressive: Activate 48
State Supreme Court
John Lopez is a darling of the far right who has used his seat on Arizona's highest court to strip rights from women and people of color. Lopez wrote the opinion reviving Arizona's 1864 abortion ban — a near-total criminal ban written before women could vote. He also wrote the ruling that lets judges sentence children to die in prison — an end run around the U.S. Supreme Court's limits on life sentences for kids. And he wrote the opinion making it easier for prosecutors to strike Black jurors and seat all-white juries. Lopez has made large donations to Republican candidates — contributing to serious doubts about his fairness and impartiality.
John Lopez is a darling of the far right who has used his seat on Arizona's highest court to strip rights from women and people of color. Lopez wrote the opinion reviving Arizona's 1864 abortion ban — a near-total criminal ban written before women could vote. He also wrote the ruling that lets judges sentence children to die in prison — an end run around the U.S. Supreme Court's limits on life sentences for kids. And he wrote the opinion making it easier for prosecutors to strike Black jurors and seat all-white juries. Lopez has made large donations to Republican candidates — contributing to serious doubts about his fairness and impartiality.
Congress
7th Congressional District
Vote for Adelita Grijalva.
Vote for Adelita Grijalva.
Vote for Adelita Grijalva.
9th Congressional District
Vote for Dani Sterbinsky.
Vote for Dani Sterbinsky.
Vote for Dani Sterbinsky.
Statewide
Clara Pratte is a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up on the nation in a small town called Lupton on the Arizona / New Mexico border. Her family did not have access to utilities or running water until she was in middle school so this race, to oversee Arizona’s utilities, is personal. Clara built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and entrepreneur as well as a mom to two boys. Her career spans decades of successful work advocating for tribal communities and small businesses, including serving under three U.S. Presidents and four Navajo Nation Presidents. Clara is running to lower costs for Arizonans, restore integrity to the Arizona Corporation Commission, strengthen consumer protections, and ensure Arizona urgently harnesses its clean energy potential before it’s too late.
Clara Pratte is a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up on the nation in a small town called Lupton on the Arizona / New Mexico border. Her family did not have access to utilities or running water until she was in middle school so this race, to oversee Arizona’s utilities, is personal. Clara built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and entrepreneur as well as a mom to two boys. Her career spans decades of successful work advocating for tribal communities and small businesses, including serving under three U.S. Presidents and four Navajo Nation Presidents. Clara is running to lower costs for Arizonans, restore integrity to the Arizona Corporation Commission, strengthen consumer protections, and ensure Arizona urgently harnesses its clean energy potential before it’s too late.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Clara Pratte is a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up on the nation in a small town called Lupton on the Arizona / New Mexico border. Her family did not have access to utilities or running water until she was in middle school so this race, to oversee Arizona’s utilities, is personal. Clara built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and entrepreneur as well as a mom to two boys. Her career spans decades of successful work advocating for tribal communities and small businesses, including serving under three U.S. Presidents and four Navajo Nation Presidents. Clara is running to lower costs for Arizonans, restore integrity to the Arizona Corporation Commission, strengthen consumer protections, and ensure Arizona urgently harnesses its clean energy potential before it’s too late.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Jonathon has spent the past 18 years at Arizona State University, working on several NASA space missions focused on Mars, Jupiter, and asteroids. He has earned a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, both from ASU. Jonathon’s extensive engineering experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges facing our power generation and water distribution infrastructure. His expertise in geology is particularly valuable for addressing groundwater management issues, especially in rural communities where it is crucial. Jonathon’s goal is to leverage his engineering and scientific expertise to advocate for you, ensuring that hardworking Arizonans are protected from unnecessary and excessive rate hikes.
Jonathon has spent the past 18 years at Arizona State University, working on several NASA space missions focused on Mars, Jupiter, and asteroids. He has earned a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, both from ASU. Jonathon’s extensive engineering experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges facing our power generation and water distribution infrastructure. His expertise in geology is particularly valuable for addressing groundwater management issues, especially in rural communities where it is crucial. Jonathon’s goal is to leverage his engineering and scientific expertise to advocate for you, ensuring that hardworking Arizonans are protected from unnecessary and excessive rate hikes.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Jonathon has spent the past 18 years at Arizona State University, working on several NASA space missions focused on Mars, Jupiter, and asteroids. He has earned a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, both from ASU. Jonathon’s extensive engineering experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges facing our power generation and water distribution infrastructure. His expertise in geology is particularly valuable for addressing groundwater management issues, especially in rural communities where it is crucial. Jonathon’s goal is to leverage his engineering and scientific expertise to advocate for you, ensuring that hardworking Arizonans are protected from unnecessary and excessive rate hikes.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Kris Mayes is one of Arizona’s strongest consumer advocates and an attorney who has distinguished herself as a fighter for families in a lifetime of public service. She's the second woman and first mom to serve as Arizona's chief law enforcement officer and chief attorney. As Attorney General, Kris Mayes has prioritized protecting Arizona consumers, stopping scammers, fighting the Fentanyl crisis and the Mexican drug cartels, and combatting elder abuse and fraud. She's fiercely gone after greedy corporations and monopolies unfairly and illegally raising prices. She has been a fighter for groundwater protections and for Arizona's future.
Kris Mayes is one of Arizona’s strongest consumer advocates and an attorney who has distinguished herself as a fighter for families in a lifetime of public service. She's the second woman and first mom to serve as Arizona's chief law enforcement officer and chief attorney. As Attorney General, Kris Mayes has prioritized protecting Arizona consumers, stopping scammers, fighting the Fentanyl crisis and the Mexican drug cartels, and combatting elder abuse and fraud. She's fiercely gone after greedy corporations and monopolies unfairly and illegally raising prices. She has been a fighter for groundwater protections and for Arizona's future.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Kris Mayes is one of Arizona’s strongest consumer advocates and an attorney who has distinguished herself as a fighter for families in a lifetime of public service. She's the second woman and first mom to serve as Arizona's chief law enforcement officer and chief attorney. As Attorney General, Kris Mayes has prioritized protecting Arizona consumers, stopping scammers, fighting the Fentanyl crisis and the Mexican drug cartels, and combatting elder abuse and fraud. She's fiercely gone after greedy corporations and monopolies unfairly and illegally raising prices. She has been a fighter for groundwater protections and for Arizona's future.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Brian Matlock is a Marine veteran and mechanical engineer with decades of heavy industry experience including forestry, foundry and mining. He is an inventor on six U.S. patents, including some directly associated with mining safety. Over his career, having worked at industrial sites on six continents, Matlock has gained an accumulation of practical experience and specialized knowledge essential for effectively serving as State Mine Inspector.
Brian Matlock is a Marine veteran and mechanical engineer with decades of heavy industry experience including forestry, foundry and mining. He is an inventor on six U.S. patents, including some directly associated with mining safety. Over his career, having worked at industrial sites on six continents, Matlock has gained an accumulation of practical experience and specialized knowledge essential for effectively serving as State Mine Inspector.
Brian Matlock is a Marine veteran and mechanical engineer with decades of heavy industry experience including forestry, foundry and mining. He is an inventor on six U.S. patents, including some directly associated with mining safety. Over his career, having worked at industrial sites on six continents, Matlock has gained an accumulation of practical experience and specialized knowledge essential for effectively serving as State Mine Inspector.
Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz is a third-generation Arizonan raised in South Phoenix by her father born in the mining town of Miami, Arizona and her mother born in the farming community of Randolph, Arizona. She attended public schools, and earned degrees from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, as a first-generation college student. Dr. Ruiz’ entire career has been focused on ensuring that our students succeed, whether as a math teacher in public middle school, high school, and college, or as President of Glendale Community College. Dr. Ruiz is endorsed by former Superintendent Kathy Hoffman.
Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz is a third-generation Arizonan raised in South Phoenix by her father born in the mining town of Miami, Arizona and her mother born in the farming community of Randolph, Arizona. She attended public schools, and earned degrees from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, as a first-generation college student. Dr. Ruiz’ entire career has been focused on ensuring that our students succeed, whether as a math teacher in public middle school, high school, and college, or as President of Glendale Community College. Dr. Ruiz is endorsed by former Superintendent Kathy Hoffman.
General Progressive: Activate 48
Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz is a third-generation Arizonan raised in South Phoenix by her father born in the mining town of Miami, Arizona and her mother born in the farming community of Randolph, Arizona. She attended public schools, and earned degrees from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University, as a first-generation college student. Dr. Ruiz’ entire career has been focused on ensuring that our students succeed, whether as a math teacher in public middle school, high school, and college, or as President of Glendale Community College. Dr. Ruiz is endorsed by former Superintendent Kathy Hoffman.
General Progressive: Activate 48
As a social worker, Katie saw what happens when career politicians ignore the real problems families face. Fulfilling her promise to protect Arizonans’ healthcare, in 2024 Katie repealed Arizona’s 1864 total abortion ban, made birth control available over the counter, and protected women and doctors from prosecution. She hammered out a strong water policy compromise hailed as the most consequential Arizona water legislation since 1980—that will create jobs, lower housing costs, and conserve water. She has canceled one billion dollars in medical debt for over 670,000 Arizonans.
As a social worker, Katie saw what happens when career politicians ignore the real problems families face. Fulfilling her promise to protect Arizonans’ healthcare, in 2024 Katie repealed Arizona’s 1864 total abortion ban, made birth control available over the counter, and protected women and doctors from prosecution. She hammered out a strong water policy compromise hailed as the most consequential Arizona water legislation since 1980—that will create jobs, lower housing costs, and conserve water. She has canceled one billion dollars in medical debt for over 670,000 Arizonans.
As a social worker, Katie saw what happens when career politicians ignore the real problems families face. Fulfilling her promise to protect Arizonans’ healthcare, in 2024 Katie repealed Arizona’s 1864 total abortion ban, made birth control available over the counter, and protected women and doctors from prosecution. She hammered out a strong water policy compromise hailed as the most consequential Arizona water legislation since 1980—that will create jobs, lower housing costs, and conserve water. She has canceled one billion dollars in medical debt for over 670,000 Arizonans.
Adrian Fontes is a proud Arizona native, Marine Corps veteran, and the father of three daughters, who has spent a lifetime fighting for justice and defending our Democracy. After graduating from law school, Adrian spent his career advocating for justice and fighting for those who are disadvantaged. As Maricopa County Recorder. As Recorder, Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. As our Secretary of State, Adrian is committed to voting accessible for all eligible voters, and standing up to attempts to subvert the will of the people.
Adrian Fontes is a proud Arizona native, Marine Corps veteran, and the father of three daughters, who has spent a lifetime fighting for justice and defending our Democracy. After graduating from law school, Adrian spent his career advocating for justice and fighting for those who are disadvantaged. As Maricopa County Recorder. As Recorder, Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. As our Secretary of State, Adrian is committed to voting accessible for all eligible voters, and standing up to attempts to subvert the will of the people.
Adrian Fontes is a proud Arizona native, Marine Corps veteran, and the father of three daughters, who has spent a lifetime fighting for justice and defending our Democracy. After graduating from law school, Adrian spent his career advocating for justice and fighting for those who are disadvantaged. As Maricopa County Recorder. As Recorder, Adrian enhanced ballot tracking technology, winning recognition and awards from election organizations across the country. As our Secretary of State, Adrian is committed to voting accessible for all eligible voters, and standing up to attempts to subvert the will of the people.
Nick Mansour was raised in Arizona and is a father to four children, husband, and entrepreneur. When Nick sees a win/win proposition, he jumps on it - like when he built a leading nursing school that helped thousands improve their lives and addressed Arizona’s nursing shortage. Nick knows that Arizona’s money is OUR money. He’s running for State Treasurer to watch over our taxpayer dollars, eliminate waste, invest responsibly, and return money to hardworking Arizonans - exactly where it belongs.
Nick Mansour was raised in Arizona and is a father to four children, husband, and entrepreneur. When Nick sees a win/win proposition, he jumps on it - like when he built a leading nursing school that helped thousands improve their lives and addressed Arizona’s nursing shortage. Nick knows that Arizona’s money is OUR money. He’s running for State Treasurer to watch over our taxpayer dollars, eliminate waste, invest responsibly, and return money to hardworking Arizonans - exactly where it belongs.
Nick Mansour was raised in Arizona and is a father to four children, husband, and entrepreneur. When Nick sees a win/win proposition, he jumps on it - like when he built a leading nursing school that helped thousands improve their lives and addressed Arizona’s nursing shortage. Nick knows that Arizona’s money is OUR money. He’s running for State Treasurer to watch over our taxpayer dollars, eliminate waste, invest responsibly, and return money to hardworking Arizonans - exactly where it belongs.
State Legislature
Legislative District 23
Emilia Cortez works in economic development and community planning with the Quechan Indian Tribe, securing funding for infrastructure, housing, transportation, tourism, workforce development, and support for small businesses. She is a member of numerous local organizations, including the Yuma County Library Board of Trustees and the Yuma Rotary Club. Emilia’s connection to the community drives her campaign, and if elected, she will be a powerful voice for working families.
Emilia Cortez works in economic development and community planning with the Quechan Indian Tribe, securing funding for infrastructure, housing, transportation, tourism, workforce development, and support for small businesses. She is a member of numerous local organizations, including the Yuma County Library Board of Trustees and the Yuma Rotary Club. Emilia’s connection to the community drives her campaign, and if elected, she will be a powerful voice for working families.
Emilia Cortez works in economic development and community planning with the Quechan Indian Tribe, securing funding for infrastructure, housing, transportation, tourism, workforce development, and support for small businesses. She is a member of numerous local organizations, including the Yuma County Library Board of Trustees and the Yuma Rotary Club. Emilia’s connection to the community drives her campaign, and if elected, she will be a powerful voice for working families.
Mariana Sandoval has built her life around hard work, service, and helping people. She put herself through college, and believes every person, regardless of income or immigration status, deserves access to a safe, high‑quality, and affordable public education. At the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Mariana helped to prosecute air and water polluters, and protect wildlife. She served four years on the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board, focusing on expanding opportunities for underserved students and improving teacher pay. With more than two decades of public service, Mariana approaches her work in the State Legislature with one goal: to make life better for the people she serves and ensure every Arizonan has the opportunity to thrive.
Mariana Sandoval has built her life around hard work, service, and helping people. She put herself through college, and believes every person, regardless of income or immigration status, deserves access to a safe, high‑quality, and affordable public education. At the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Mariana helped to prosecute air and water polluters, and protect wildlife. She served four years on the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board, focusing on expanding opportunities for underserved students and improving teacher pay. With more than two decades of public service, Mariana approaches her work in the State Legislature with one goal: to make life better for the people she serves and ensure every Arizonan has the opportunity to thrive.
Mariana Sandoval has built her life around hard work, service, and helping people. She put herself through college, and believes every person, regardless of income or immigration status, deserves access to a safe, high‑quality, and affordable public education. At the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Mariana helped to prosecute air and water polluters, and protect wildlife. She served four years on the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board, focusing on expanding opportunities for underserved students and improving teacher pay. With more than two decades of public service, Mariana approaches her work in the State Legislature with one goal: to make life better for the people she serves and ensure every Arizonan has the opportunity to thrive.
Vote for Brian Fernandez.
Vote for Brian Fernandez.
Vote for Brian Fernandez.
Legislative District 25
Vote only for Tiffany Byrne for state representative.
Vote only for Tiffany Byrne for state representative.
Vote only for Tiffany Byrne for state representative.
Vote for Laura Huber.
Vote for Laura Huber.
Vote for Laura Huber.