Engaging with public officials allows Arizonans to make their voices and opinions heard and ensures that their needs and values are represented in government.
In 2017, only 11% of Arizonans reported that they contacted their public officials, a percentage on par with the national average. Tracking alongside this behavior, Gallup polling data from 2009 show that only 10% of Arizonans feel that their elected officials represent their interests.
Education plays a larger role in this indicator: 3% of Arizonans with a high school degree have contacted their public officials in the past year, compared with 18.5% of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
