elections; July primary; cure; petitions
SB 1425 updates Arizona's election rules by allowing voters who move within the same county to correct their registration at polling places on election day using ID and a signed form, instead of requiring prior notice. It changes the primary election date from August to July for all elections. The bill also standardizes local election dates, requiring most non-federal elections to occur on specific days (like the first Tuesday in November or the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) and consolidating voting schedules to reduce costs. These changes directly affect voters moving addresses, local election officials, and candidates running for city, county, or school district offices.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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This bill shifts Arizona's primary election date from the last Tuesday in August to the second-to-last Tuesday in August, a change intended to align with federal election scheduling requirements. It also updates specific dates for the 2026 primary election to reflect this new schedule and ensures that voter signatures collected under the old date are still valid. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of 'curing' in the title and adds observers to the list of election-related terms.
Scope change
The bill applies to all political subdivisions in Arizona for future elections, specifically changing the primary election date for 2026 and beyond.
TIMELINE
Changed the primary election date from the last Tuesday in August to the second-to-last Tuesday in August for all future elections.
Updated the specific 2026 primary election date from August 4 to July 21 and clarified that signatures collected under the old date remain valid.
DEFINITION
Updated the bill title to replace 'cure' with 'curing' and added 'observers' to the list of referenced election topics.
REQUIREMENT
Removed a provision regarding the start of terms for city council members and mayors elected before 2014, simplifying the section on election dates.
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Amendments
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Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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