SB1097 is a bill that amends current Arizona law to require that, starting January 1, 2025, the ballots for school district governing board elections include the partisan designation of each candidate, in addition to the title of the office being sought. The partisan designation must reflect the political party with which the candidate is registered as a qualified elector 120 days before the primary election of that election cycle.

The bill modifies the existing statutes by removing the prohibition against including partisan designations on the ballots for school district officials. It also specifies that the names of all candidates whose petitions have been filed shall appear on the ballot with their respective partisan designations. The bill applies to school district governing board elections held on or after January 1, 2025, and makes technical and conforming changes to align with these new requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-422, 16-502, 16-322, 16-314
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-422, 16-502, 16-322, 16-314