Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Arizona Primary: Adrian Fontes Explains

PHOENIX — Preparations for Arizona’s Tuesday primary have been underway since January, according to the state’s top elections official.

“We are going to be extremely busy throughout the day,” Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Arizona’s Morning News on tuesday morning.

Voters casting their ballots narrow the field of candidates for various positions of power, from U.S. Senate to county clerk.

In principle, the results of the primaries will determine which candidates will be on the ballot for the general election on November 5.

“We’re going to be super, super busy around the time the polls close, making sure that the lines of communication are open and we can get the results out as quickly as possible,” Fontes said.

Security is a top priority for Arizona’s 2024 primary elections

Security is a top priority for election officials, Fontes added.

“We are monitoring with our law enforcement agencies and other election officials,” Fontes said.

That’s why the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is committed to supporting poll workers and voters in Arizona’s most populous county.

“We have a large community and we certainly don’t want to get involved in intimidation or anything with members of our community,” Deputy Chief Frank McWilliams told Arizona’s Morning News. “It’s not just MCSO that’s going to be enforcing the law today. We’re working with all of our federal, state and local partners so that we can address any issues that arise at a polling place.”

According to McWilliams, any attempts to disrupt polling stations, intimidate poll workers or prevent voting will be punished.

“The police will take swift action against you,” he said.