Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission

The commission discussed the executive director's report regarding election administration, voter education initiatives, legislative updates, and upcoming outreach events. Additionally, the commission held executive sessions to consult with legal counsel concerning litigation matters, specifically Branch v. Collins and the resolution of attorney's fees in the Commission v. Fontis case. Finally, the commission considered a final administrative order involving a legislative candidate, focusing on the appropriate penalty amount for reporting violations.

The commission reviewed the executive director's report on voter education, legislative updates, and current legal proceedings. Discussions were held on the 2026 primary voter education survey results and strategies for their dissemination to the public, candidates, and media. The commission approved an amendment to administrative rules regarding the voter education guide to include countywide candidates and board of supervisors candidates. Furthermore, the commission issued an order assessing civil penalties for campaign finance reporting failures against a candidate.

The Commission addressed several items including the Executive Director's report on civic education programming, debate schedules, and legislative activity. Key discussions focused on the Voter Education 2026 Primary Survey and the amendment of administrative rules related to the Commission Voter Education Guide. The Commission also handled enforcement matters, specifically discussing and finding probable cause regarding violations of the Clean Elections Act by candidate Monica Timberlake. Additionally, the Commission received status updates on ongoing litigation involving party name changes and election infrastructure.

The Commission held a public meeting to discuss and take action on the notice of cross-appeal in the Montenegro v. Fontes case. Following a discussion in executive session, the Commission voted to authorize legal counsel to file the notice of cross-appeal. The meeting also included a segment for public comment.

The Commission received a presentation regarding the 2026 Primary Voter Education Survey findings and discussed plans for disseminating these results. A rule amendment to Administrative Rule R2-20-113 concerning the Voter Education Guide was approved. The Commission also issued a formal order assessing penalties against a legislative candidate for campaign finance reporting violations. Furthermore, members of the public addressed the commission regarding transparency concerns related to the enforcement of the Voter's Right to Know Act.