Voting

4 items, most far-reaching first.

Affects many Arizonans 1

Arizona's primary election moves from the first Tuesday in August to the second-to-last Tuesday in July (July 21 in 2026), effective immediately, along with shorter provisional ballot review windows and new places where political parties may appoint observers and challengers.

VotersCandidatesPolitical partiesElection officialsLocal governmentsElectionsVoting HB2022In effect since February 6, 2026 (emergency measure, operative immediately when signed) (and 2 more dates)

Affects specific groups 2

People in Arizona's address confidentiality program get added protection in divorce, custody and other family court cases, courts face a stricter test before ordering their home address disclosed, and the law adds felony penalties for obtaining or disclosing their address to harass, stalk or commit domestic violence against a party in those cases.

VotersElection officialsCourtsVoting HB2594In effect since September 12, 2026

This law changes several state commerce funds and programs, including more lottery money for the Arizona Competes fund after fiscal year 2028-2029, a wider insurer assessment, new duties for the Office of Defense Innovation, and higher population limits before local voters must approve certain infrastructure financing.

InsurersVotersLocal governmentsBusiness ownersAviation usersContractorsVotingDronesHealth insurance HB4157Applies retroactively from and after June 29, 2026 (and 4 more dates)

Mostly how government works 1

County boards of supervisors must mail sample ballots for primary and general elections at least 14 days before the election instead of 11, except counties that contain a U.S. Postal Service processing and distribution center, which keep the 11-day deadline.

VotersElection officialsLocal governmentsElectionsVoting HB2006In effect since September 12, 2026