AZ HB2604

Declares increasing voter participation through consolidated election dates is a matter of statewide concern and preempts local laws and charter provisions to the contrary.

Requires political subdivisions (cities, towns, school districts, etc.) to hold elections on statewide primary and general election dates if their previous non-statewide elections resulted in voter turnout at least 25 percent lower than turnout in the most recent gubernatorial election.

Requires consolidation to begin three calendar years after a significant decrease in voter turnout is identified, with the county board of supervisors responsible for calculating turnout and announcing the consolidation requirement at a public meeting within 90 days after the official county canvass.

Allows political subdivisions to extend terms of office for elected officials to align with consolidated election dates and permits existing voter-approved alternative expenditure limitations to continue without penalty if renewed at the next eligible regular election following consolidation.

Requires county boards of supervisors to include in official election canvass reports the number of ballots cast and active registered voters by political subdivision and candidate race for purposes of determining consolidation requirements.