Arizona voters reject Republican-backed DEI ban Prop. 142
The gist
Arizona voters rejected Proposition 142, a Republican-backed measure to ban DEI policies, with about 60% voting no.
The defeat keeps the state's 2010 affirmative action ban unchanged and blocks its expansion.
How it unfolded
- Jul 28, 2026Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Julie Ann Mata ruled Prop. 142 did not violate the Arizona Constitution's "Separate Amendment Rule" and could stay on the November ballot, rejecting a challenge by the progressive group Will of the People.
- Oct 5, 2026Progressive PAC Will of the People put $1 million toward its campaign opposing four GOP-referred ballot propositions, including Prop. 142.
- Nov 3, 2026Arizona voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures, including Prop. 142. As of 11:26 p.m. election night, when the AP called the race, the measure was trailing with 62% of votes cast against it.