Arizona

Arizona is a state where recent elections have led to a major expansion of women’s rights, and future elections will shape how those rights are carried out in practice. In 2024, voters approved a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access, ending years of legal uncertainty following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

With abortion rights now enshrined in the state constitution, Arizona’s focus has shifted from whether access exists to how constitutional protections are interpreted, implemented, and defended.

What’s at stake

Arizona’s 2026 elections will affect how newly established reproductive rights are applied and reinforced over time.

Reproductive healthcare access

In 2024, Arizona voters approved Proposition 139, adding a right to abortion to the state constitution. This decision superseded older abortion bans—including an 1864 law that briefly resurfaced after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade—and provided a durable legal foundation for access.

Because abortion access is now constitutionally protected, large-scale rollbacks are unlikely without further voter action. However, elections still matter for determining how Proposition 139 is interpreted by courts, how related legislation is written, and how access is administered in practice. These decisions will shape the clarity, scope, and long-term stability of reproductive healthcare across the state.

What will be on the ballot — and when

Arizona voters will participate in two elections that will influence how women’s rights laws are written, interpreted, and enforced.

Primary election (August 4, 2026)

• State legislative primaries
• U.S. House of Representatives primaries

Primary outcomes determine which candidates advance to the general election and shape the policy options available to voters in November.

General election (November 3, 2026)

• Governor
• Arizona State Legislature
• U.S. House of Representatives

Election resources

The following links provide information to help voters understand what’s on their ballot and how to participate:

Arizona Secretary of State — voter registration, election dates, and ballot information
Vote 411 — Arizona voter registration and election information

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