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Adrian Fontes
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Adrian Fontes

Arizona Secretary of State, State of Arizona

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Bipartisan keynote conversation on the 2026 midterms, civic participation, and what comes next.

Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State in 2022. A native Arizonan, Secretary Fontes is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a husband, and a father of three daughters and two stepsons. As Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes is committed to safeguarding the integrity of Arizona's elections, ensuring fair and secure access for eligible voters, and serving as a nonpartisan partner to Arizona's business community.

Secretary Fontes is committed to making government work for the people—where small and start-up businesses are supported through efficient, responsive public services, where innovation and economic growth are encouraged, and where elections are administered with the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and accountability. Through strong administration and principled leadership, Secretary Fontes seeks to build public trust in government and deliver results that benefit communities across the state.

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