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2 items, most far-reaching first.

Affects many Arizonans 1

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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 1

Campaign committees that took in no contributions can now close by certifying that, late-filing penalties for periods with no contributions and no expenditures can be voided when a committee files a termination statement, and penalties are capped at $5,000 per late report starting July 1, 2026.

CandidatesPolitical partiesElection officialsElectionsGovernment ethics HB2874Applies retroactively from July 5, 2016 (and 3 more dates)