Arizona Officials Warn Counties Against Releasing Voter Files

Mayes and Fontes issue guidance to county recorders on resisting federal election demands

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:10pm

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes have issued a joint letter to county recorders, warning them not to turn over voter files to the federal government if the Trump administration continues to scrutinize the state's elections.

Why it matters

This letter is a response to ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to investigate and challenge the results of elections in Arizona, raising concerns about potential voter suppression and federal overreach into state election processes.

The details

In their letter, Mayes and Fontes provided guidance to county recorders on how to handle any requests from the federal government for voter information or files. They warned the recorders not to comply with such demands, citing state laws that protect voter privacy and the integrity of election data.

  • The letter was issued on March 11, 2026.

The players

Kris Mayes

The Attorney General of Arizona, who co-authored the letter with the Secretary of State.

Adrian Fontes

The Secretary of State of Arizona, who co-authored the letter with the Attorney General.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This letter from Arizona's top election officials demonstrates their commitment to protecting the integrity of the state's elections and resisting federal interference, even as the Trump administration continues to scrutinize the results of past elections.