Support HCR 2016: Restore Precinct Voting and End Countywide Voting Centers in Arizona

Why it Matters

URGENT: HCR 2016 has passed the Arizona House, and is now pending in the Senate. Contact your state senator, and urge him or her to support this important resolution!

Arizona state Representative Rachel Keshel (R-Tucson) has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2016 (HCR 2016), a measure to restore precinct-based voting and eliminate countywide voting centers.

The resolution passed the Arizona House of Representatives on February 23, 2026, by a vote of 32-25. If approved by the Senate, it would appear as a ballot measure on the November 2026 general-election ballot for voter approval.

HCR 2016 would address vulnerabilities in Arizona’s current election system by prohibiting the use of voting centers, where any voter in the county can cast a ballot regardless of precinct. Additionally, it limits precinct sizes to 2,500 registered voters to ensure manageable polling locations. The resolution states:

At the time election precincts are designated, an election precinct may not contain more than two thousand five hundred registered voters….

The board of supervisors may not authorize the use of voting centers in place of or in addition to specifically designated polling places.

Smaller precincts allow for faster tabulation on Election Day, delivering results within hours. By returning to precinct voting, HCR 2016 would make elections easier to staff, observe, and audit, reducing opportunities for errors or fraud. This bill addresses election-integrity concerns in Arizona, with Keshel stating:

HCR 2016 puts Election Day voting back where it belongs: at clearly designated polling places tied to precincts, with reasonable precinct sizes that are easier to staff and manage. Voting centers and last-minute location changes create confusion, weaken consistent procedures, and slow results. This helps restore faith in our elections for Republicans, Independents, and Democrats who expect clear rules and timely results.

Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution gives state legislatures primary authority over elections. If enacted, HCR 2016 would ensure Arizona upholds free, fair, and transparent elections.

Urge your state senator to support HCR 2016 and protect election integrity in Arizona.