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As the leading civil rights organization in the Grand Canyon State, we at the ACLU of Arizona believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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Nov 5, 2024

What happens to your ballot after Election Day?

Elections
Every election year, Arizona election officials follow a rigorous system of checks and balances to confirm election results are accurate. This process is known as the election canvass and certification.
Every election year, Arizona election officials follow a rigorous system of checks and balances to confirm election results are accurate. This process is known as the election canvass and certification.
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Nov 5, 2024

Understanding Elections: Ballot Curing

Elections
Arizona law allows voters five days to fix an issue with their mail-ballot after Election Day. This process is called ballot curing.
Arizona law allows voters five days to fix an issue with their mail-ballot after Election Day. This process is called ballot curing.
ballot box character on red circle, blue background.
ballot box character on red circle, blue background.
Nov 4, 2024

This Election Day, States Lead the Fight for Reproductive Freedom

We spoke to ACLU affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when this vital care lacks federal-level protections.
We spoke to ACLU affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when this vital care lacks federal-level protections.
Voter volunteers holding voting pamphlets.
Voter volunteers holding voting pamphlets.
Oct 31, 2024

Know Your Election Officials

Elections
Election officials oversee voter registration, determine polling locations, count ballots, certify results, and so much more.
Election officials oversee voter registration, determine polling locations, count ballots, certify results, and so much more.
Know Your Election Officials: Secretary of State, Election Director, Board of Supervisors, County Recorder
Know Your Election Officials: Secretary of State, Election Director, Board of Supervisors, County Recorder
Oct 24, 2024

Why We Vote: Arizona Voters Share Their Stories

Elections
We asked community members to share what motivates them to vote. Here’s what they said.
By Amanda Mollindo, Angel Medina
We asked community members to share what motivates them to vote. Here’s what they said.
By Amanda Mollindo, Angel Medina
Why We Vote Photo Collage
Why We Vote Photo Collage
Oct 8, 2024

Understanding Your Ballot: Propositions

Elections

The Arizona State Constitution allows voters or the state legislature to propose new laws by placing them on the ballot for a vote. Here are the different ways a proposition can make it to the ballot.

The Arizona State Constitution allows voters or the state legislature to propose new laws by placing them on the ballot for a vote. Here are the different ways a proposition can make it to the ballot.

ballot box character on red circle, blue background.
ballot box character on red circle, blue background.