• Court of Appeals hears argument on disputed provisions of 2023 Elections Procedures Manual • Legislative leaders, secretary of state spar over alleged violations of state law • Decision, expected Nov. 24, stands to dictate final draft of 2025 manual

As the adoption of the 2025 EPM fast approaches, the Arizona Court of Appeals plans to rule on the Legislature’s legal challenge to the 2023 Elections Procedures Manual.

The appellate court’s ruling, pending a possible final say from the Arizona Supreme Court, stands to shape select elections guidelines in 2026.

A three-judge panel heard arguments from attorneys for Senate President Warren Petersen, House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on Nov. 19. It plans to return a ruling by Nov. 24, bearing in mind th

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