Secretary of State Arizona in Statewide, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Alexander Kolodin — Incumbent Member of the Arizona House of Representatives in Scottsdale, AZ

  Alexander Kolodin, a current Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives for District 3, is an election attorney running for Arizona Secretary of State in the 2026 primary. Described as a far-right candidate and a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, he was sanctioned in 2023 for lawsuits challenging the 2020 election. Kolodin, an outspoken election denier, advocates for significant changes to election laws, citing conspiracy theories. He aims to restore transparency, honesty, security, and lawfulness to Arizona's elections, stating that voter confidence is at historic lows.

• Gina Swoboda — Former Chair of the Arizona Republican Party in AZ

  Gina Swoboda is a Republican candidate for Arizona Secretary of State in the 2026 primary election. She previously served as the Chair of the Arizona Republican Party from 2024 until January 2026. Swoboda expresses a strong passion for elections, having worked in the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office under both Republican Michele Reagan and Democrat Katie Hobbs. Her experience also includes roles as a local registrar, precinct captain, and statewide trainer for poll observers. She initially announced a bid for Arizona's 1st Congressional District but later filed a statement of interest for the Secretary of State race, a decision supported by an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. She may face state Rep. Alexander Kolodin in the GOP primary.

• Adrian Fontes — Incumbent Secretary of State in AZ

  Adrian Fontes, an Arizona native and Marine Corps veteran, currently serves as the Democratic Secretary of State for Arizona. He assumed office in 2023 and is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. A former Maricopa County Recorder and prosecutor, Fontes advocates for election integrity, voter access, and defending democracy. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1992 to 1996 and is a father of three. Fontes is committed to ensuring a non-partisan partnership for Arizona's business community and has focused on election security in budget requests.

• Duwayne Collier — Candidate for Secretary of State in AZ

  Duwayne Collier is a Green Party candidate vying for Arizona Secretary of State in the 2026 primary election on July 21. Running as a third-party candidate, his campaign aligns with principles focused on independence from the traditional two-party system, advocating for people-powered funding, rejecting special interest influence, and promoting accountability and transparency. He pledges to run a civil campaign free of mudslinging, upholding a commitment to anti-corruption and ethical governance. Collier seeks to build a better democracy by offering an alternative to mainstream political candidates and faces one opponent in the Green Party primary.