LETTER FROM THE CITIZENS CLEAN ELECTIONS COMMISSION
Dear Arizona Voter:
The Arizona Primary Election is on August 2, 2022.
Your household is receiving this Voter Education Guide
because you or another resident are registered to vote in
Arizona. This Guide is created by Clean Elections, the
state’s nonpartisan voter education agency, to provide
voters official voting information about the Primary
Election, including how to participate and information on
the candidates that are running for statewide and
legislative office.
In this guide, you will find information on:
How to Register to Vote
Ways to Vote: By Mail or In Person
Accepted ID at the Polls
County Elections Contact Information
Candidate Profiles for Statewide and Legislative Offices
With so many sources of information available, it can be
difficult and frustrating to find official, nonpartisan
election information. This is why voters mandated this
Voter Education Guide be sent to every household with a
registered voter when they passed the Clean Elections
Act. This way, voters can find the information they need
to vote simply by looking in their mailbox. Our goal is to
educate and inform, not influence, and we hope this Voter
Education Guide helps you cast your ballot confidently.
Thank you for voting.
Respectfully yours,
Damien R. Meyer
Amy B. Chan
Galen D. Paton
Steve M. Titla
Mark S. Kimble
WHY AM I RECEIVING THIS?
Your household is receiving this Voter Education Guide
because you or another resident is registered to vote.
Voter guides are sent by the legislative district assigned
to your residence. It may be possible for your household
to receive multiple guides for different legislative
districts if there is a voter registered at a different
residential address that uses the same mailing address as
you.
WHY SHOULD I READ THIS VOTER
EDUCATION GUIDE?
This guide contains statements directly from the
candidates for statewide and legislative office. This is an
opportunity for voters to hear directly from candidates,
not third parties, about their views. This guide also
contains official and accurate information on:
• How to Register
to Vote
• Ways to Vote
• Accepted ID at the Polls
• County Elections Contact
Information
WHO SENT THIS?
This guide is created by the Arizona Citizens Clean
Elections Commission (Clean Elections). Clean Elections is
a state government agency created by voters in 1998.
Voters mandated Clean Elections create this Voter
Education Guide and mail it to households prior to the
Primary Election.
WHAT IS CLEAN ELECTIONS?
Clean Elections is the state’s non-partisan voter education
agency founded in 1998 after Arizona voters passed the
Citizens Clean Elections Act (A.R.S. Title 16, Chapter 6,
Article 2) to root out corruption and promote confidence
and participation in our political process.
1. Voter Education: We provide voters with nonpartisan
election information, tools and resources so
they can vote informed.
2. Clean Campaign Funding: We provide campaign
funding to candidates who run for state offices in
Arizona and agree not to accept special interest
money.
3. Enforcement: We conduct audits of candidates
campaign finance reports and investigate complaints
to ensure funding is used appropriately.
HOW IS CLEAN ELECTIONS FUNDED?
The Citizens Clean Elections Fund, created by voters,
receives revenues from: a 10% surcharge imposed on
all civil and criminal fines and penalties, qualifying
contributions from registered Arizona voters to
participating candidates, and civil penalties assessed
against violators.
Funding for Clean Elections does not come from
taxpayer money from the state general fund.
WHO ARE THE COMMISSIONERS?
The Commission consists of 5 members, no more than 2
of the same political party and of the same county. The
Governor and the highest-ranking official holding a
statewide office, who is not a member of the same
political party as the Governor, alternate in appointing
Commissioners.
ABOUT THE PRIMARY ELECTION
What is the Primary Election?
The August 2 Primary Election determines the candidates
from each political party who will advance to the General
Election in November.
Who can vote in a Primary Election?
All voters, including those not registered with a political
party (Independents), can vote in the primary election.
Why is voting in the Primary Election
important?
Voting in a primary election is important because it allows
voters to determine who the nominees will be from each
political party.
Candidates who win the primary election in their party will
be listed on the general election ballot, along with the
other party nominees and candidates that are running
independent of a party.
Sometimes, a particular contest may only have candidates
from a single party. This means the winner of that office is
determined in the primary election. Voting in a primary
election ensures voters have a say in who represents
them.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY, Tuesday, August 2nd
VOTER
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE, Tuesday, July 5th
EARLY
VOTING
BEGINS, Wednesday, July 6th
LAST DAY TO
REQUEST BALLOT
BY MAIL, Friday, July 22nd
MAIL
BACK EARLY
BALLOT, Tuesday, July 26th
LAST DAY
TO VOTE EARLY
IN PERSON, Friday, July 29th
JULY
FRIDAY
Polls open from 6 a.m. to
7 p.m.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Voters must be registered by Tuesday, July 5, 2022 to
vote in the Primary Election. Not sure if you’re already
registered? Check online at azcleanelections.gov/am-iregistered-
to-vote.
Ways to Register
Online:
Visit servicearizona.com. You must have a valid Arizona
driver’s license or identification card to use this service.
You will be emailed a confirmation after you complete
the registration process.
Paper Form:
Voter registration forms are available at county recorder
offices, motor vehicle division (MVD) offices, most
libraries, city clerk offices and public assistance
agencies.
To download a paper form or for more information on
the registration process, including the qualifications to
register to vote, please visit: azcleanelections.gov/
register-to-vote
Voter Registration Card:
Your county recorder will mail you a voter registration
card 4-6 weeks after you register. Voters are encouraged
to verify that the information on their card is correct.
Please contact your county recorder with any questions,
or to request a replacement registration card.
Your registration card may be used as a form of ID at the
polls. See page 16 for other forms of acceptable ID at the
polls.
HOW DO I VOTE?
Vote Early by Mail
Ballots will go out in the mail on July 6 to voters that are:
• On the Active Early Voting List (AEVL)
• Have requested a one-time early ballot
• Independent voters that have requested a ballot for
a party holding a primary open to independents or a
local nonpartisan ballot
Voters can mail their voted ballots back by July 26 or
drop them off at:
• Designated ballot drop boxes (if available)
• Any early voting location in their county
• The county recorder or elections office
• Any voting location on Election Day in their county
(you do not need to wait in line)
Voted ballots must be received no later than 7:00 p.m.
on August 2, 2022 (Election Day).
Vote Early in Person
• Voters may vote early in person at the County
Elections Office or at any early voting site in their
county.
• Early Voting will begin on July 6th.
• Voters must bring their ID. See page 16 for a list of
accepted ID.
Vote on Election Day
• All voting locations will be open from 6:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
• Visit azcleanelections.gov/where-do-i-vote to find
your voting location.
• Voters must bring their ID. See page 16 for a list of
accepted ID.
Voter Which ballot do I get?
Ballot Type
Democratic Voter Democratic Party Ballot
Libertarian Voter Libertarian Party Ballot
Republican Voter Republican Party Ballot
Independent Voter Select one
Democratic,
Republican or local
non-partisan*
BALLOT TYPES IN THE PRIMARY
ELECTION
*The Libertarian Party has a closed primary. Local, nonpartisan
ballots may be available.
INDEPENDENTS CAN VOTE IN THE
PRIMARY
(you do not need to re-register with a party)
Step 1. Pick a Ballot
Independent voters must choose which ballot type they
want to vote.
Step 2. Decide when to Vote
Vote Early:
1. By Mail: If you want your county recorder to mail you
a ballot, you must contact them by July 22nd to
choose a ballot type. If you miss this deadline, you
can still vote in person (early or on election day).
2. In-Person: Visit an in-person early voting location,
and ask the election worker for the ballot of your
choice (must show ID).
Vote on Election Day:
Ask your poll worker for the ballot of your choice (must
show ID).
VOTER ASSISTANCE
Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act
(UOCAVA)
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting
Act (UOCAVA) ensures that U.S. citizens who are
service members, their eligible family members or
overseas citizens can vote in their home states. This
guide has been mailed to every Arizona Military and
Overseas voter.
Resources for UOCAVA voters:
1. Secretary of State’s online system: Used to register to
vote, request an early ballot and return a voted ballot.
azsos.gov/elections/voting-election/military-andoverseas-
voters
2. Federal Post Card Application (FPCA): Used to
register to vote, request an early ballot or update your
voter information fvap.gov/arizona
3. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB): Used as an
emergency back-up ballot and to register to vote.
fvap.gov/arizona
Voters with a Disability
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires every
polling place to be accessible and have available (and set
up for use) accessible voting equipment that may be
used by any voter. Additional assistance may be
available, such as curbside voting, braille and large print
ballots. Voters can contact their County Elections Office
for additional information.
Alternative Formats & Language
This guide is printed in Spanish to assist local
jurisdictions in complying with federal law (Section 203
of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)). For more information
about federal law, please contact the United States
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Voting
Section at 800-253-3931 or [email protected].
WHAT ID SHOULD I BRING TO THE POLLS?
List #1 Sufficient photo ID inlcuding name and address
(One Required)
• Valid Arizona driver license
• Valid Arizona non-operating identification
card
• Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal
identification
• Valid United States federal, state or local
government issued identification
List #2 Sufficient ID without a photo that
bears the name and address (Two Required)
• Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of
the date of the election
• A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste,
sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television
• Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90
days of the date of the election
• Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
• Indian census card
• Property tax statement of the elector’s residence
• Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal
identification
• Arizona vehicle insurance card
• Recorder’s Certificate
• Valid United States federal, state, or local government
issued identification, including a voter registration card
issued by the County Recorder
• Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election
Material”
List #3 Mix & Match from Lists #1 & #2
(Two Required)
• U.S. Passport without address and one valid item
from List 2
• U.S. Military identification without address and one
valid item from List 2
• Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which
the address does not reasonably match the precinct
register accompanied by a non-photo identification
from List 2 in which the address does reasonably
match the precinct register
Members of federally recognized tribes are not
required to have an address or photo on their
identification in order to cast a provisional ballot.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Citizens Clean Elections Commission
Call for questions on this guide or voter education, tools,
and resources
Mailing address:
1802 W. Jackson St. #129
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
602-364-3477
1-877-631-8891
[email protected]
County Recorder
(voter registration
and early ballots)
Election Director
(voting locations
and election
information)
Apache
Larry Noble
Phone:
928-337-7515
TTY:
800-361-4402
voterreg@
co.apache.az.us
Angela Romero
Phone:
928-337-7537
TTY:
800-361-4402
[email protected]
che.az.us
David Stevens
Phone:
520-432-8350
TTY:
520-432-8360
recorder@
cochise.az.gov
Cochise
Lisa Marra
Phone:
520-432-8970
TTY:
520-432-8360
elections@
cochise.az.gov
Patty Hansen
Phone:
928-679-7860
TTY 928-679-7131
ccelections@cocon
ino.az.gov
Eslir Musta
Phone:
928-679-8603
TTY: 928-679-7131
ccelections@
coconino.az.gov
Sadie Jo Bingham
Phone:
928-402-8740
TTY: 711
sbingham@
gilacountyaz.gov
Eric Mariscal
Phone:
928-402-8709
TTY: 711
emariscal@
gilacountyaz.gov
Coconino
Gila
Wendy John
Phone:
928-428-3560
TTY: 928-428-3562
recordersoffice@
graham.az.gov
Hannah
Duderstadt
Phone:
928-792-5037
TTY:
928-428-3562
hduderstadt@
graham.az.gov
Sharie Milheiro
Phone:
928-865-2632
TTY:
928-865-1717
smilheiro@
greenlee.az.gov
Bianca Figueroa
Phone:
928-865-2072
TTY:
928-865-1717
bfigueroa@greenl
ee.az.gov
Richard Garcia
Phone:
928-669-6136
rgarcia@lapazcou
ntyaz.org
Shelly Baker
Phone:
928-669-6149
sbaker@lapazcou
ntyaz.org
Graham
Greenlee
La Paz
Stephen Richer
Phone:
602-506-1511
TTY:
602-506-2348
[email protected]
ricopa.gov
Rey Valenzuela &
Scott Jarrett
Phone:
602-506-1511
TTY:
602-506-2348
[email protected]
ricopa.gov
Kristi Blair
Phone:
928-753-0767
TTY:
928-753-0769
voterregistration@
mohave.gov
Allen Tempert
Phone:
928-753-0733
TTY:
928-753-0769
elections@moh
ave.gov
Michael Sample
Phone: 928-524-4192
TTY: 928-524-4194
recorderwebmail@nav
ajocountyaz.gov
Rayleen Richards
Phone: 928-524-4062
rayleen.richards@nava
jocountyaz.gov
Maricopa
Mohave
Navajo
Gabriella
Cázares-Kelly
Phone:
520-724-4330
TTY:
520-724-4320
recorder@recorde
r.pima.gov
Constance
Hargrove
Phone:
520-724-6830
TTY:
520-724-6871
elections@pima.
gov
Virginia Ross
Phone:
520-866-6830
TTY:
520-866-6851
[email protected]
ov
David Frisk
Phone:
520-866-7550
TTY: 711
pcelections_dl
@pinal.gov
Suzanne “Suzie”
Sainz
Phone:
520-375-7990
TTY: 520-375-7934
ssainz@santacruzco
untyaz.gov
Alma Schultz
Phone: 520-375-7808
TTY: 520-375-7934
aschultz@santacruzc
ountyaz.gov
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Leslie M. Hoffman
Phone: 928-771-3248
web.voter.registration@y
avapaiaz.gov
Lynn A. Constabile
Phone:
928-771-3250
web.elections@yav
apaiaz.gov
Robyn Stallworth
Pouquette
Phone:
928-373-6034
TTY: 928-373-6033
voterservices@yuma
countyaz.gov
Tiffany Anderson
Phone:
928-373-1014
TTY: 928-373-6033
elections@yumaco
untyaz.gov
Yavapai
Yuma
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Which candidates are in the guide?
• Every statewide and legislative candidate that has
their name printed on the primary election ballot is
listed in this guide, per the Clean Elections Act
• Information on federal and local candidates may be
found on the Clean Elections website: a
zcleanelections.gov/arizona-elections/find-mycandidates
What information is listed about the candidates?
The candidate’s name, party affiliation, campaign funding
type and website are provided. Campaign funding type is
listed as either traditional or participating. A traditional
candidate funds their campaign through private
donations. A participating candidate funds their campaign
through participation in the Clean Elections Clean
Funding program.
Each candidate had the opportunity to submit a 200-
word statement. The statements were reproduced as
submitted and were not edited for spelling, grammar, or
punctuation. Non-substantive editing may have occurred
for layout purposes only. These statements represent the
opinions of the authors and have not been checked for
accuracy of content.
Definition of Offices to be Elected
Governor (Vote for 1): 4 Year Term
The Governor is similar to a company’s CEO, representing
Arizona as the top elected officer in-state business and
functions in both official and ceremonial events. The
Governor can sign a legislative bill into law or veto it to
keep it from becoming law, approves the state budget,
issue executive orders, and oversees state agencies
Secretary of State (Vote for 1): 4 Year Term
The Arizona Secretary of State acts as the Chief Election
Officer. The Secretary is next in line in succession should
the Governor leave office due to death, resignation or
impeachment.
Attorney General (Vote for 1): 4 Year Term
The Arizona Attorney General is the Chief Legal Officer of
the state. The Attorney General provides advice to state
agencies, enforces consumer protection, civil rights,
environmental, criminal and other laws on behalf of the
State.
State Treasurer (Vote for 1): 4 Year Term
The Arizona Treasurer serves as Arizona’s Chief Banker
and Investment Officer, as well as the Chair of Arizona’s
State Board of Investment. The Treasurer manages
Arizona’s investment portfolio.
Superintendent of Public Instruction (Vote for 1): 4 Year
Term
The Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction is head
of the Department of Education. The Superintendent
oversees the state’s education finances and implements
policy mandated by the State Board of Education.
State Mine Inspector (Vote for 1): 4 Year Term
The Arizona Mine Inspector is in charge of inspecting the
safety and conditions of mines in the state to ensure the
safety of the mine workers and the general public.
Corporation Commissioner (Vote for not more than 2): 4
Year Term
The Arizona Corporation Commission has five members,
each elected to four-year terms. The Commission
regulates the rates, business practices, health and safety
of many utilities. It also regulates corporations, securities,
railroads and pipelines.
State Senator (Vote for not more than 1): 2 Year Term
The Arizona State Senate is the upper house of the
Legislature, made up of 30 Senators, one from each of
Arizona’s 30 legislative districts. The Senate can draft,
introduce and vote on legislation. Along with the House,
the Senate approves the state’s annual budget. The
Senate can enact bills that are referred to voters for
approval, and can place constitutional amendments on
the ballot.
State House of Representative (Vote for not more than
2): 2 Year Term
The Arizona State House of Representatives is the lower
house of the Legislature, made up of 60 Representatives,
two from each of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts. The
House can draft, introduce and vote on legislation. Along
with the Senate, the House approves the state’s annual
budget. The House can enact bills that are referred to
voters for approval and can place constitutional
amendments on the ballot.
For more information on office responsibilities, including
federal and local offices, please visit
azcleanelections.gov/civics.
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