Election Season Resources and Policies

With the presidential election approaching, we want to remind the University of Arizona community that Arizona law (Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §15-1633) and Arizona Board of Regents Policy (ABOR Policy 6-905) does not permit the use of University resources (including personnel or equipment) to influence the outcome of elections or to advocate support for or opposition to pending or proposed legislation.  Employees who engage in political activity must do so on their own personal time and must act and speak as private citizens.

Arizona law (A.R.S. §15-1864) also provides guidance on when the Universities may take positions on the public policy controversies of the day.

For more information

• View the University’s 2021 message
• View the Political Activity and Lobbying Policy

If you have questions, please contact your department head, dean, or director before engaging in any political activity or communication. Department heads, deans, and directors should seek guidance from the Government and Community Relations Office or the Office of the General Counsel.