News from Michele
Reagan Arizona Secretary of
State
(602) 542-4285
Secretary Reagan
announces online candidate filing system
Filing period opens
May 2
Phoenix
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Secretary Michele Reagan’s work to transition the office from paper to pixels
continues with the launch of a newly developed candidate filing system.
Beginning May 2, 2016 the Secretary of State’s office will implement
21st century methods for candidates who want to run for state or
legislative office.
One of the first of
its kind, candidates for public office can file their political committees,
nomination paperwork and financial disclosure statements with the Secretary of
State’s office online. Candidates have the opportunity to provide contact
information, web address, a picture and biography.
“We’re really
excited to provide this innovative system that allows people to file and run for
office without having to come to our office in person,” said Secretary Reagan.
“From day one we’ve tried to make the Department of State more accessible to all
Arizonans, not just those in the Phoenix metro area. The implementation of this
system marks off another item on our to-do list!”
The candidate
filing period runs from Monday, May 2, to Wednesday, June 1, 2016. The Primary
Election will be Tuesday, August 30 with early voting beginning August 3. The
voter registration deadline to participate in the Primary is August 1. All
registered voters, including those not registered with a party, widely known as
independent voters, are eligible to cast a vote.
For more
information about running for office and/or upcoming elections, visit
www.azsos.gov/ running-office.
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Matt Roberts
Director of Communications
Arizona Secretary of State, Michele Reagan
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 542-2228
(602) 540-3521
