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Arizona Secretary of State – 2026 Candidates

Full Bios, Statements & Contact Information. Election dates are confirmed in the Yavapai County voter guide.

1. Adrian Fontes (Democrat – Incumbent)

Short Bio: Current Arizona Secretary of State and former Maricopa County Recorder. U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a strong background in election administration and public records.

Statement: “I am committed to running fair, secure, and accessible elections for every Arizonan while protecting the integrity of our voting process.” Practical help is in common voter questions & troubleshooting.

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2. Alexander Kolodin (Republican)

Short Bio: Arizona State Representative (LD-3) and election attorney. Member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus with a focus on election transparency and security. Local civic forums include networking in Prescott.

Statement: “I’m running for Secretary of State to restore transparency to our elections once and for all.”

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3. Gina Swoboda (Republican)

Short Bio: Former Chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party and certified elections officer. Brings extensive experience in election administration and political leadership.

Statement: “I am running for Secretary of State to ensure our elections are transparent, our office is accountable, and our state is served with integrity and competence.”

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4. Duwayne Collier (Green)

Short Bio: Candidate running in the Green Party primary for Arizona Secretary of State.

Statement: Limited public campaign information available at this time.

Contact Information: Check official filings on azsos.gov


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