What is a Ballot Argument?
Any Arizona voter can submit a ballot argument FOR or AGAINST a proposition. The ballot argument will be printed EXACTLY as submitted in the Publicity Pamphlet. Voters will receive this pamphlet prior to the November election which will contain these arguments, voting, and election information.
HCR2048 and HCR2040 pose a threat to Arizonans and will appear in November's ballot. You can help by submitting ballot arguments AGAINST these referrals and submitting one in SUPPORT of the Protect Education Initiative.
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How to Write a Ballot Argument
Using the information and submission form below, you can write and submit your ballot argument. Please keep your ballot referral argument under 300 words. The deadline to submit is 5pm on June 24th, 2026. Submitting 1 ballot referral argument costs $75. Your ballot referral argument will be printed and mailed to voters in the Publicity Pamphlet EXACTLY as submitted so double-check spelling and grammar. Include "VOTE NO" at least twice in the ballot argument for HCR2048 and HCR2040. Recommended once in the beginning and second in the end.
HCR2040 restricts how public school educators can stand up for their students and will chip away at teachers’ basic right to use their own hard-earned money to pay union dues. This bill will make it harder for teachers and unions to fight for stronger, higher quality schools. When the people who educate your kids don’t have a voice: the teacher shortage gets worse, schools close, and communities fall apart.
The Protect Education Initiative ensures ESA vouchers help the Arizona families who really need it. Right now, the very wealthy are eligible for taxpayer-funded vouchers they don’t need. This caps the maximum family income to stop giving taxpayer money to millionaires. This bill will also require transparency and reporting to prevent fraud, ensure proper use of public funds, and bans the use of ESA voucher funds on non-educational expenses, like diamond jewelry, big screen TVs, or luxury vacations.
HCR2048 is a ploy to constitutionally override the Protect Education Initiative, even if passed by voters, and any future ESA reform. Instead of reining in the waste and fraud from ESA vouchers, MAGA Republicans would rather kill any chance for ESA reform and accountability. This bill is disguised to help military families use ESA vouchers but the real intent is to prevent the legislature or citizens from making needed improvements or changes to a voucher program rampant with fraud.
How to Submit a Ballot Argument
Please fill out the form below if you're interested in submitting a ballot argument.
If you're ready to submit your ballot argument or don't require financial support, please submit your ballot argument here.
**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS 5PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24TH.**