Jon Robert Ralston

Jon Robert Ralston earned a high school diploma from La Quinta High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific in 1996, and a graduate degree from the Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in 2024.

His career experience includes working as a massage therapist.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

The largest group of voters in most elections are those who did not vote. Polling shows Americans want a "3rd party," and "Independent" registrations grow. But from whom are you independent if your only choices are Democrats and Republicans? The system that the Republicans and Democrats have established is hostile and presents barriers to entry for those outside of the Republican and Democratic parties. I'm running for Secretary of State to advocate for reforms that facilitate multiple candidate elections and a multi-party Democracy. My campaign will advocate for sincere voting methods like; Ranked Choice Voting, Approval Voting, or STAR voting for single winner elections. Proportional Representation in multi-member districts for legislative bodies and multi-winner offices. Elimination of primary elections with political parties selecting their candidates via party nominating conventions, and fair ballot access for "Independent" candidates to get on the general election ballot. "ABE" election verification system to verify elections and fight cynicism. Same day voter registration. Safety and civility for election administrators/election workers. My campaign will use the bully pulpit of the Secretary of State's office to lobby the legislature to advocate for these reforms, which will improve the political marketplace.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Sincere voting methods like: Ranked Choice Voting, Approval Voting, or STAR voting to mitigate vote splitting, allow multiple candidate elections and a multi-party democracyProportional Representation in multi-member districts for legislative seats and multi-winner seats.Elimination of primary elections. The public should not fund the functions of private political parties. Political parties can select their candidates through a party convention, and fair ballot access standards for Non-Party Designated (Independent) candidates to qualify for the general election ballot.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ranked Choice Voting, Ballot Access, Single Payer Health Care, Alternative Health Care, Data Center Opposition, Opposition to Flock/Surveillance cameras, End The Genocide in Gaza, Anti-War, Anti-Monopoly, Environmental Protection, Women's Rights, Decentralization, Ending Homelessness, Progressive Taxation, Civic Engagement

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Arizona Green Party