Arizona § 19-222 - Pledge to resign subject to recall
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-222 — Pledge to resign subject to recall, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-222. Pledge to resign subject to recall
A. A United States senator or representative in Congress who has pledged himself to the people and under obligation to them to resign immediately if not re-elected upon a recall vote shall be subject to the laws of the state relating to recall of public officers, and may be recalled and his successor elected in like manner as a state officer.
B. The laws of the state relating to recall of state officers and recall elections are made applicable to the recall of a senator or representative.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 19-222
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 19-222 cover?
Section 19-222 ("Pledge to resign subject to recall") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 19-222?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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