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Young people in Maricopa County are uniting to be part of the ACLU of Arizona’s youth volunteer team. Together, they are developing leadership skills and learning about civics, voting, and the issues affecting their communities.

For Jose, volunteering with the ACLU of Arizona has become an opportunity to meet new people, better understand the issues affecting his community, and explore ways to become more involved.

Learn more about your rights as a transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming Arizona voter.

Beyond his day-to-day responsibilities, Enrique sees volunteering as an opportunity to build relationships with others who share a commitment to social justice.

Determined to exercise her right to vote and educate herself about the electoral process, Ivonne began connecting with people involved in the ACLU’s work. Years later, those connections eventually led her to join the ACLU of Arizona as a youth volunteer.

For Citlaly, volunteering with the ACLU of Arizona has given her the opportunity to connect with other young people who are committed to uplifting their communities.

Read the ACLU of Arizona’s summary and positions on five propositions that will have a significant impact on civil liberties and rights in Arizona. Vote early between October 7 and October 30 or on Election Day, November 3.

We’ve covered a lot of ground with the Election Denier’s Playbook, and if one thing has become clear, it’s that the stakes in this election cycle are higher than ever before. Presidential elections are known to dominate the news cycle and are hard to ignore. While midterm elections typically don’t garner the same level of attention, they can have a more direct impact on daily life, as they often determine who will lead at the state and local levels.

As the 2026 general election quickly approaches, we’re seeing more of the same: election deniers vying for power, conspiracy theories being pushed at the highest levels of government, and widespread mis- and disinformation about election procedures and outcomes.  Just as in past election cycles, engaged and activated citizens are a critical part of the fight to defend our democracy. Here are some issues our legal team, policy experts, and organizers are closely watching — and ways for you to take action.