In a March 31 announcement, Kolodin criticized Adrian Fontes, a Democrat and the current secretary of state, for being a hyper partisan. At his state Capitol announcement, he drew laughs from supporters when he mocked Fontes' stance that President Donald Trump is trying to cancel elections.

Far-right state Rep. Alexander Kolodin is challenging Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in 2026. The Scottsdale Republican began his campaign on Monday dodging questions about his history of claiming elections aren’t safe.

Kolodin advertised an endorsement from Arizona GOP chair Gina Swodoba, who told Axios she has not endorsed him and is considering running for the office herself. 🗳️ Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva launched her campaign for the special election for the U.