Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Republican State Representative Alexander Kolodin, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, joins FOX 10 Talks to discuss election integrity, voter accessibility, and his legislative record.
Kolodin addresses direct claims made by incumbent Secretary of State Adrian Fontes regarding Prop 144 and allegations that Kolodin intends to ban mail-in voting. Throughout the interview, Kolodin clarifies his legislative record, defends the Arizona Secure Elections Act, and breaks down his stance on voting equipment reliability, Election Day queues, and constitutional boundaries.
Key Discussion Points & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Background: Representative Alexander Kolodin shares his 15-year career as a civil rights attorney in Arizona, his legislative focus on water security in the Rio Verde Foothills, and his drive to run for Secretary of State.
00:58 – Addressing the Mail-In Voting Claims: Kolodin directly responds to claims from opponent Adrian Fontes regarding Prop 144 and mail-in voting rules, clarifying his position on voter ID requirements and faster election results.
01:52 – Constitutional Minimums vs. Legislation: Kolodin details how constitutional baselines preserve legislative flexibility for future voting adjustments while establishing key voter security standards.
04:00 – Voting Equipment & Election Day Lines: Rep. Kolodin addresses past polling location equipment breakdowns, advocating for mandatory pre-election testing to ensure voters can cast ballots without delay.
05:50 – Role of the Secretary of State: Kolodin explains his philosophy that the Secretary of State should strictly execute legislative intent rather than act as a policymaking position.
07:10 – The Arizona Secure Elections Act: A deep dive into Kolodin's signature initiative on the November ballot, including voter ID provisions and measures ensuring citizens-only voting.
08:25 – Clarifying the Stolen Valor Act Vote: Kolodin explains his constitutional reasoning behind a past legislative vote, detailing how specific Senate amendments impacted his decision.
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Republican State Representative Alexander Kolodin, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, joins FOX 10 Talks to discuss election integrity, voter accessibility, and his legislative record.
Kolodin addresses direct claims made by incumbent Secretary of State Adrian Fontes regarding Prop 144 and allegations that Kolodin intends to ban mail-in voting. Throughout the interview, Kolodin clarifies his legislative record, defends the Arizona Secure Elections Act, and breaks down his stance on voting equipment reliability, Election Day queues, and constitutional boundaries.
Key Discussion Points & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Background: Representative Alexander Kolodin shares his 15-year career as a civil rights attorney in Arizona, his legislative focus on water security in the Rio Verde Foothills, and his drive to run for Secretary of State.
00:58 – Addressing the Mail-In Voting Claims: Kolodin directly responds to claims from opponent Adrian Fontes regarding Prop 144 and mail-in voting rules, clarifying his position on voter ID requirements and faster election results.
01:52 – Constitutional Minimums vs. Legislation: Kolodin details how constitutional baselines preserve legislative flexibility for future voting adjustments while establishing key voter security standards.
04:00 – Voting Equipment & Election Day Lines: Rep. Kolodin addresses past polling location equipment breakdowns, advocating for mandatory pre-election testing to ensure voters can cast ballots without delay.
05:50 – Role of the Secretary of State: Kolodin explains his philosophy that the Secretary of State should strictly execute legislative intent rather than act as a policymaking position.
07:10 – The Arizona Secure Elections Act: A deep dive into Kolodin's signature initiative on the November ballot, including voter ID provisions and measures ensuring citizens-only voting.
08:25 – Clarifying the Stolen Valor Act Vote: Kolodin explains his constitutional reasoning behind a past legislative vote, detailing how specific Senate amendments impacted his decision.
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