Combating Election Disinformation in Arizona

Arizona's current Democratic Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, is actively working to combat election disinformation as the state prepares for an upcoming election. Despite the heightened sophistication of bad actors and the challenges posed by AI, Fontes remains optimistic about fighting against these narratives. He emphasizes that, while election denialism is persistent in smaller jurisdictions, the statewide ballot is largely rejecting these notions, as evidenced by election outcomes against denialist candidates in recent elections. His office is focused on monitoring misinformation, ensuring election integrity, and fostering civic faith among voters.