Annual Dinner 2024
Adrian Fontes is the 22nd Secretary of State of Arizona
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Assumed Office: January 2, 2023
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Preceded By: Katie Hobbs
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Personal Details: Born April 3, 1970 (age 53)
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Political Party: Democratic
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Children: 3
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Education: Arizona State University (BA) University of Denver (JD)
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Military Service: Marine Corps
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Years of Service: 1992–1996
With Special Guest Keynote Speaker AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes
"Protect Voting Rights"
In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. Adrian is a proud Arizona native, an honorable veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and the father of three daughters, who has spent a lifetime fighting for justice and defending our Democracy.
Secretary Fontes served on active duty from 1992 to 1996 and was nominated for a meritorious commission. His service to our country taught him the importance of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice to forcefully fight for the American dream.
He practiced law for 15 years before running for office in 2016 when he was elected Maricopa County Recorder.
In 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 crisis and amidst violent protests, Maricopa County saw record voter turnout, as well as record numbers of new voters registered for both parties. Secretary Fontes later testified before Congress to inform them of threats facing election officials.
Adrian is committed to preserving integrity in our elections, making voting easier for registered voters, and ensuring that Arizona’s business community has a non-partisan partner in the Secretary’s office.