Secretary of State of State Brewer Releases Latest Statewide Voter Registration Figures Interest in Upcoming Election Brings Across the Board Increases in Number of Voters

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

July 28, 2008

Contact: Kevin Tyne at (602) 542-0681


PHOENIX -- Arizona Secretary of State Jan Brewer today released the voter registration figures for the State of Arizona as of June 1, 2008. The statewide voter registration total has increased to 2,734,108, up 39,134 since the last report on March 1.

“This increase in voter registration clearly reflects continuing interest in the upcoming primary and general elections,” stated Secretary of State Brewer. “As the elections draw near, I have no doubt that the outreach efforts made by my office, by the county recorders, by the candidates, and by the political parties themselves will all make a big difference and helping get more voters to participate.”

There are 1,045,365 registered Republicans, an increase of 8,591, since the March 1 voter registration figures. Registered Democrats total 935,638, an increase of 19,650. Registered Libertarians total 16,976, an increase of 43 registered voters and 3,244 voters are currently registered with the Green party which recently acquired ballot status here in Arizona .

Those registered as independents or as members of unrecognized parties are grouped together in the “Other” category on the voter registration figures. The latest total of voters in that group is 732,885, an increase of 7,606.

“There are obviously some very important issues for voters to consider in the 2008 election,” said Sec. Brewer, “my office is absolutely committed to educating the voters and ensuring that every citizen has an opportunity to participate in our electoral process.”

A copy of the voter registration figures by county is on the Secretary of State Web page. Copies are available at the Secretary of State's office on the 7th floor of the State Capitol, or by calling the Election Services Division at 602-542-8683 or 1-877-THE VOTE (1-877-843-8683).