Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin has introduced the Arizona Secure Elections Act, known as House Concurrent Resolution 2001. This legislative proposal aims to enhance election integrity by implementing stricter voter identification requirements, securing mail-in voting, and prohibiting foreign contributions in Arizona elections. The measure will be reviewed during the legislative session starting in January. If passed by the Legislature, it will be presented to voters on the next general-election ballot.
The proposed act includes several reforms: only U.S. citizens would be allowed to vote; foreign contributions to candidates or ballot measures would be banned; government-issued identification would be required for voting; early ballots must be submitted by 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day; no votes would be accepted after polls close on Election Day; all voters must have access to in-person voting at convenient locations; and mail-ballot users must verify their delivery address each election year.
“Arizonans are tired of excuses and chaos on Election Day,” said Representative Kolodin. “The Arizona Secure Elections Act gives voters clear rules, strong identification standards, and the confidence that only citizens are taking part in our elections.” He emphasized that these reforms aim to ensure timely and lawful elections that earn public trust.
Kolodin is a Republican attorney representing Legislative District 3, which covers North Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde in Maricopa County. He was elected to the Arizona State House in 2023, succeeding Alma Hernandez. More information about him can be found on his X/Twitter account @realAlexKolodin.
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