Arizona · legislatively referred constitutional amendment · on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The ballot wording, in the state’s own words, each read the same way for rhetorical techniques. We don’t recommend a vote.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT AND DISCRIMINATION OFFICIAL TITLE AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 36, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE ADDS FURTHER DETAILS TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION AGAINST PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OR DISCRIMINATION BY THE STATE BASED ON RACE, ETHNICITY, OR OTHER CLASSES.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution’s current prohibition against preferential treatment or discrimination by the state based on race, ethnicity, or other classes, to specifically prohibit:
(1) compelling individuals to support preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity as a condition of education, employment, or contract opportunities; (2) spending public money on positions in public education responsible for promoting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity; and (3) implementing disciplinary practices that treat students or employees differently based on race or ethnicity.
Prohibited conduct includes requiring or asking an applicant, employee, student, or contractor to provide a statement in support of race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion beyond upholding the federal Equal Protection Clause or asking such a person to discuss the person’s race or ethnicity or experience with others’ race or ethnicity.
The amendment contains certain exceptions for health services, legal, and other reasons. A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current prohibition in the Arizona Constitution against preferential treatment or discrimination by the state based on race, ethnicity, or other classes.
From storageccec.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net. Checked 2026-10-20. Confirm with your official ballot (sample-ballot lookup).
The publicity pamphlet prints 7 arguments for and 16 against Proposition 142 from separate submitters (counted by signature block).
Party positions: Arizona Democratic Party: No position published · Arizona Republican Party: No position published · Arizona Green Party: No
Committees registered to support or oppose Proposition 142, and what they reported to Arizona See The Money (Secretary of State), seethemoney.az.gov. Checked 2026-10-21.
Before comparing the sides: each committee’s figures come from its own latest report, so they can cover different dates. Some committees work on more than one measure or other campaigns, and their totals include all of it. A side with no registered committee can still have supporters. How much a side raised says nothing about whether the measure is a good idea.
501(c)(3) nonprofit
“For over 35 years, the Goldwater Institute has fought in defense of liberty from our home in Phoenix, Arizona, reaching all corners of the country.” — its website
Raised $0 · spent $380,731 · as reported through Oct 17, 2026
This committee does other political work too; these are its whole totals, which its filings don’t divide by measure.
Political action committee, sponsored by Save Our Schools Arizona (from the registered committee name)
“Save Our Schools Arizona is a registered 501(c)4 social welfare organization.” — its sponsor’s website
Raised $13,393 · spent $16,769 · as reported through Oct 17, 2026
Largest contributors as filed:
This committee does other political work too; these are its whole totals, which its filings don’t divide by measure.
Other
Raised $0 · spent $80,734 · as reported through Oct 17, 2026
This committee does other political work too; these are its whole totals, which its filings don’t divide by measure.
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