On the opening day of the Navajo Nation’s 2023 Fall Council session, Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, emphasized his responsibilities as the Chief Election Officer of the state. Fontes said he takes his role as chief election officer, as Arizona’s secretary of state, he will facilitate discussions and consultations with tribal nations, the counties, and the federal government to protect the rights of voters. “Madame Speaker has put forth recommendations to the manual and the state adopted them,” Fontes said.