Beyond the Ballot AZ is a weekly show diving into the stories of legendary Arizonans, notable, and sometimes notorious, political events, and illustrious social movements that shape today’s conversations in our state. A resource of Arizona's Citizens Clean Elections Commission, join Executive Director Tom Collins and Director of Voter Education Gina Roberts as they break down what’s happening and how you can get involved in the political process. Engaging lessons you didn't learn in civics class!
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Get the Specifics on How Your Vote is Securely Counted
Election officials work tirelessly to ensure every eligible vote is counted accurately and the process is more transparent than ever.
In this special election edition Tom and Gina take you to a Clean Elections Commission meeting to hear insights from Maricopa County Elections Director Scott Jarrett on the processes that keep elections secure, accurate and transparent.
From Election Day operations and ballot tabulation to signature verification and reporting results, Jarrett breaks down what voters can expect before, during and after Election Day. He also discusses projected voter turnout, election security measures and why counting every ballot takes time.
Plus tune in to find out how you can vote this weekend and on Election Day.
Resources:
Clean Elections Commission Meeting Presentation by Elections Director Scott Jarrett (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ITv0W-Y7so)
Use the Clean Elections Voter Dashboard for Customized Voting Information (https://www.azcleanelections.gov/voter-dashboard)
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29 Oct 2026
What Arizona Voters Are Saying Ahead of the 2026 Election
With Election Day fast approaching what's top of mind for Arizona voters? From rising costs and government accountability to data centers this conversation centers around recent polling by Clean Elections and what it reveals about local voter sentiment.
Listen to Tom and Gina get into the data from the Clean Elections Voter Poll through the lens of a veteran political journalist. Together, they unpack key findings, some surprises and explore what the results may mean for candidates.
Guest:
Hank Stephenson, founder of the Arizona Agenda (https://www.arizonaagenda.com/)
Resources:
Clean Elections Voter Poll (https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24184559182&gbraid=0AAAAACu-Tmy2tFJhShR2WR1B2J_BqlPCW&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4HXBhAjEiwAHlpWhI1Nf8Xx2UcDVx_M_VIbgJQmHr9432iwHDuOY-p-PWxSqGT56NZLHBoChGsQAvD_BwE)
Clean Elections YouTube Channel where you can rewatch candidate debates (https://www.youtube.com/@AZCCEC)
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22 Oct 2026
What Happens After Winning a Congressional Seat?
Winning an election is just the beginning. What actually happens when a newly elected member of Congress arrives in Washington D.C. and how do promises on the campaign trail turn into legislative action?
In this episode, Gina guides a conversation about what the first 60 days in office look like for a newly elected member of Congress from how their offices are staffed to how they are organized to serve constituents. And why staying connected with elected representatives matters long after ballots are cast.
Plus you will hear firsthand why passing legislation can take years but how congressional staff help address everyday concerns in their home state as well as in D.C.
Guest:
Steve Voeller, Vice President of Government and Community Relations at the University of Arizona
Resources:
Learn More About the U.S. House of Representatives (https://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-government-works/us-representatives)
Find Your Representative on the Clean Elections Voter Dashboard (https://www.azcleanelections.gov/voter-dashboard)
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