2026 Arizona propositions: What to know about all 8 ballot measures before you vote

Arizona voters are being asked to weigh in on eight propositions as part of the Nov. 3 general election.

The statewide ballot measures cover a variety of hot-button issues, including election laws, transgender athletes and photo radar cameras.

What voters won’t find are propositions related to the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) school voucher program after two items were disallowed. A citizen initiative was deemed to have insufficient petition signatures, and the courts ruled that a legislative referral violated the single-subject rule. Another petition campaign on ESAs was called off without ever turning in signatures.

In fact, no citizen initiatives made the ballot this year. The eight propositions were referred by the Republican-led Legislature, most with little or no support from Democrats.

The three propositions starting with a 1 would create amendments to the Arizona Constitution, while the five measures that start with a 3 would change state laws.

Here’s a voter guide with videos, brief descriptions and summaries of the arguments for and against each of the 2026 Arizona ballot measures, along with links to more detailed coverage of the propositions:

Prop 141 information

What is it? A ban on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) taxes. Arizona doesn’t have any yet, but the state has been looking into it.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say VMT taxes are a limit on citizens’ freedom and could lead to an invasion of privacy. Opponents say Proposition 141 is preemptive and could make it harder to pay for roadway fixes and improvements in the future as gas tax revenues decline.

Click here to read more about what Prop 141 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Prop 142 information

What is it? A ban on diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Proposition 142 would prohibit DEI and affirmative action at all government entities and schools.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say the measure would ensure equal opportunity, while opponents argue that it ignores marginalized groups that have experienced historic discrimination.

Click here to read more about what Prop 142 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Prop 144 information

What is it? An Arizona election reform package. Proposition 144 would enshrine that only U.S. citizens can vote, require voters to show ID for all methods of voting (including by mail), prohibit foreign nationals from making campaign contributions and allow early ballots to be tabulated at polling places.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say it would improve election integrity, but opponents say it’s a Trojan horse that could lead to the end of mail voting.

Click here to read more about what Prop 144 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Prop 316 information

What is it? A restriction on cities’ ability to raise sales taxes on groceries. Proposition 316 would require voter approval for increases in grocery sales taxes and cap them at 2%.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say it will save money for consumers, while opponents are worried about how it could affect local governments’ ability to fund and provide important services.

Click here to read more about what Prop 316 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Prop 317 information

What is it? An edict to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations. With the designation, Proposition 317 would require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to use all available authority to address the threats cartels pose.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say it would make the state safer, but opponents question whether it would have any practical purpose.

Click here to read more about what Prop 317 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Prop 318 information

What is it? A restriction on transgender athletes in Arizona schools. It would designate boys’ or girls’ sports teams on the basis of biological sex and ban students from using bathrooms, showers, locker rooms or any other private spaces considered “integral to athletic engagement” that are not designated for their biological sex.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say Proposition 318 protects girls’ sports, while opponents say it deters trans people from participating in public life and devalues female athletes.

Click here to read more about what Prop 318 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Prop 319 information

What is it? A ban on new red-light and speed cameras. If Proposition 319 passes, cities with existing photo enforcement contracts could keep them in the short term but would have to get voter approval to extend the deals.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say photo radar cameras invade privacy and are basically a way to make money, while opponents say the technology improves road safety.

Click here to read more about what Prop 319 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Prop 320 information

What is it? A directive on how much certain school districts must spend in the classroom. It would require districts in Maricopa and Pinal counties and any other districts with more than 7,500 students to spend 60% of their operating budgets on direct classroom instruction.

What are the pros and cons? Supporters say Proposition 320 would increase teacher pay, but opponents say districts would lose local control and be forced to cut important services.

Click here to read more about what Prop 320 would do and the arguments for and against it.

Click here to find the official ballot language for all the measures.