Kolodin wins GOP primary for AZ secretary

Arizona Republican state Rep. Alexander Kolodin won the GOP primary for secretary of state, defeating Gina Swoboda and advancing to face Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes in November, with his campaign centered on proven electoral oversight and the Arizona Secure Elections Act. He campaigns on expanded voter ID and election integrity, while Fontes, the 2022 winner, faces scrutiny over election administration and fundraising ahead of the general election.