Elections
Elections Overview
From petitions to voting, here is how delegates campaign and secure office across the program week.
Arizona Boys State elections unfold over several days. Delegates gather petitions, caucus with their parties, and advance through primary and general contests. Each step mirrors the real-world processes used in Arizona.
Timeline
- Petition Filing – Delegates collect the required signatures for their chosen office.
- Party Caucuses – Federalist and Nationalist delegates nominate candidates at the city, county, and state levels.
- Primary Elections – Cities and counties vote to narrow fields ahead of the general election.
- General Election – Delegates across the program cast ballots for statewide offices.
Party overview
federalist party
Federalist Party
One of two political parties at Arizona Boys State. Party affiliation is assigned by lot and carries no political connotation. Each party adopts its own platform based on collective aims and ideals developed through caucuses.
nationalist party
Nationalist Party
One of two political parties at Arizona Boys State. Party affiliation is assigned by lot and carries no political connotation. Each party adopts its own platform based on collective aims and ideals developed through caucuses.