Arizona Petition Signature Requirements (2026)

How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Arizona, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Arizona voter file.

0.5%

Of enrolled voters — Attorney General, Secretary Of State, State Treasurer

August 26, 2026

Next deadline — general petition

Signature requirements by office

Office	Minimum signatures	% of enrolled voters
Attorney General, Secretary Of State, State Treasurer	—	0.5%
State Senator, State Representative	—	0.5%
Governor, Lieutenant Governor	—	0.5%
U.S. Representative	—	0.5%

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Official sources

Always confirm requirements and deadlines with the official Arizona election authority before you file:

Arizona Secretary of State

Frequently asked questions

How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Arizona?

Arizona signature requirements vary by office. Attorney General, Secretary Of State, State Treasurer: 0.5% of enrolled voters; State Senator, State Representative: 0.5% of enrolled voters; Governor, Lieutenant Governor: 0.5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.

What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Arizona?

For the 2026 cycle in Arizona, the next petition deadline is August 26, 2026. Create a free account to see every filing window.

Can I validate Arizona petition signatures myself?

Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Arizona voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.

How does signature validation work?

You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.

Last updated for the 2026 cycle on July 17, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.