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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.C.R. 1023
general election day; all offices
Purpose
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally requires that a general election for city, town
and school district officials must take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
November of every even numbered year.
Background
The general election of representatives in Congress, and state, county and precinct officers
must take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every even numbered
year. Except for regular elections in a city or town with a population of 175,000 persons or more,
all elections are held on: 1) the second Tuesday in March; 2) the third Tuesday in May; 3) the tenth
Tuesday before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November; and 4) the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November. Nonpartisan elections held by a school district, city or town
that are not held concurrently with a general election must be called within 180 days of the election
(Ariz. Const. art. 7 § 11; A.R.S. §§ 16-204 and 16-226).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires a general election for city, town and school district officials to take place on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every even numbered year, in addition to
representatives of Congress and state, county and precinct officials.
2. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition at the next general election.
3. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 8, 2024
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