Overview
- HB 2022 permanently sets Arizona's primary elections for the second-to-last Tuesday in July.
- For 2026, the new schedule replaces the recent practice of holding primaries on the first Tuesday in August.
- The law shortens provisional ballot verification to seven calendar days after federal-general elections and five calendar days for other contests.
- Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said his office will notify candidates and voters about the revised calendar and deadlines.
- Supporters say the earlier date gives officials more time to prepare for the general election, including timely ballots for military and overseas voters.