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Campaign finance agencies in Arizona
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In Arizona, there are two primary agencies involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Arizona Secretary of State and the Arizona Attorney General. The former oversees campaign finance reporting requirements for candidates and political committees. The latter can levy penalties against candidates and committees who violate campaign finance laws.[1][2]
- See also: Campaign finance requirements in Arizona
Arizona Secretary of State
- See also: Arizona Secretary of State
Authority
The Arizona Secretary of State serves as the state's chief elections official. In that capacity, the secretary of state oversees campaign finance reporting requirements for candidates and political committees. Required campaign finance disclosure reports are filed with the secretary of state. In addition, the secretary of state is authorized to assess fines against candidates and committees that fail to submit timely reports.[2]
Electronic reporting system
- See also: Campaign finance requirements in Arizona
Candidates and political committees in Arizona file campaign finance reports electronically through an online reporting system. These reports are made available to the public through the same system. Arizona's campaign finance reporting system can be accessed here.[3]
Arizona Attorney General
- See also: Arizona Attorney General
Authority
The attorney general serves as Arizona's chief legal officer. In that capacity, the attorney general advises state agencies on legal matters. In addition, the attorney general "brings and defends lawsuits on behalf of the state and prepares formal legal opinions requested by state officers."[4]
If a statewide or state legislative candidate or political committee violates the state's campaign finance law, the secretary of state must notify the attorney general. The attorney general is authorized to serve the candidate or committee with an order "requiring compliance" with the violated provision within 20 days of the order's issuance. The attorney general is authorized to levy a penalty of no more than $1,000.[2][5]
Contact information
Arizona Secretary of State, Elections Division
- 1700 W. Washington St., Fl. 7
- Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Telephone: 602-542-4285
Arizona Attorney General
- 2005 N. Central Ave.
- Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Telephone: 602-542-5025
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Footnotes
- ↑ Arizona Legislature, "16-938," accessed June 16, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Arizona Secretary of State, "Candidate Committee: Campaign Finance Guide," accessed June 16, 2025
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "See the Money," accessed June 16, 2025
- ↑ Arizona Attorney General, "About the Office of Attorney General," accessed July 28, 2015
- ↑ Justia, "2015 Arizona Revised Statutes Title 16 - Elections and Electors § 16-924 Civil penalties; attorney general; county, city or town attorney," accessed June 16, 2025
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