Arizona First Policies are Delivering Results

This article originally appeared in Arizona Capitol Times on February 23, 2026

When President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, he will highlight measurable shifts in public opinion on the issues voters say matter most.

In the last thirteen months, 372 miles of the Arizona border have been secured. Daily encounters with illegal aliens have plunged by more than 95% and migrant crossings are down by 99%. On the Arizona ballot this November, Arizona voters will decide whether violent drug cartels operating across the southern border should be officially designated as terrorist organizations. This measure is part of a larger effort to combat the threat of human trafficking, fentanyl, and violence in our Arizona neighborhoods. And let’s not forget the financial burden illegal immigrants impose on each Arizona taxpayer — about $1000 a year.

The new Arizona Secure Elections Act reaffirms that only U.S. citizens may register and vote in Arizona elections and prohibits foreign contributions, spells out specific voting times and preserves in-person voting options. It will appear on the November ballot, bypassing Gov. Katie Hobbs’ veto stamp.

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