Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (AZ) and Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez (CO) Win Clearinghouse Award
Idea Category: Education, Election Security
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (AZ) and Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Amanda Gonzalez (CO) were honored by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with Clearinghouse Awards. Secretary Fontes and his office received a “Clearie” for their Election Administration Student Fellowship Program, which introduced college students to careers in election administration during the 2024 election. Gonzalez and her team were honored for an initiative that proactively streamlines signature verification for first time voters, reducing ballot rejections and ensuring secure and fair elections.
More Idea’s From Adrian Fontes
Election Administration Student Fellowship
Idea Category: 2025 Ideas Challenge, Democracy & Civic Engagement | Funding Source: ARP
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes On Possible Risks and Benefits of AI in Arizona’s Elections
Idea Category: Artificial Intelligence, Election Security | Funding Source: ARP
Creating a More Inclusive Redistricting Process
Idea Category: Defending Democracy | Funding Source: ARP
NewDEAL Secretaries of State Steve Simon & Adrian Fontes Tighten Election Security, Increase Transparency
Idea Category: Defending Democracy | Funding Source: ARP
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes: New Election Readiness Plan
Idea Category: Defending Democracy | Funding Source: ARP


