19-233. Canvass of vote; effect of results A. The secretary of state shall canvass the vote immediately and within ten days thereafter transmit the results to the official named in the petition, and if the resignation is favored, to the president and senate of the United States. B. If a majority of the electors voting thereon have requested the resignation of the judge, and a vacancy occurs, the majority candidate for the office shall be deemed endorsed by the electors and recommended to the president and senate of the United States for appointment and confirmation to fill the vacancy.
Arizona Legal Code
§ 19.233
Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/19/00233.htm· Version 2026