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Key Dates and Deadlines

Wed, Oct. 7: Early Voting Begins
Thurs, Oct. 15 : Voter Registration Deadline (extended from previous deadline of Oct. 5)
Fri, Oct. 23: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Tues, Oct. 27: Absentee/Mail-In Mailing Deadline
Tues, Nov. 3: In-Person Voting

Register to Vote

Thurs, Oct. 15: Voter Registration Deadline (extended from previous deadline of Oct. 5)
Register to vote or check your registration status.

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What's on the Ballot

There are 3 federal contests that Arizona registered voters will be casting ballots to decide:
- President of the United States
- United States Senate – This is a special election required by law because the office is currently being filled by an appointment. This seat will also come up for election in 2022, which is its normal cycle rotation.
- United State House of Representatives
- All Arizonans will be voting in only one statewide contest, the Arizona Corporation Commission. There are three seats that will be decided.
- Ballot Initiatives
  - Four initiatives were filed with the Arizona Secretary of state. As of this writing, only one has been certified to be on November’s ballot.
  - Proposition 207 aka “Smart and Safe Act.” This is the ballot initiative that will ask Arizonans to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
  - One initiative; “Arizonans for Second Chances, Rehabilitations, and Public Safety,” failed to collect enough valid signatures
  - Two initiatives; “Invest in Ed” and “Stop Surprise Billing and Protect Patients Act” failed their legal challenges.

Absentee/Mail-In Voting

Fri, Oct. 23: Request Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Deadline

Tues, Oct. 27: Absentee/Mail-In Postmark by Date

1. Request an absentee/mail-in ballot.

2. Receive your ballot in the mail.

3. Fill your ballot out. You can mail it back, deliver it in person to your local county elections board, or drop it off at your local polling location on election day.

Absentee ballot request form Absentee ballot and voting in Maricopa county Track your absentee/mail-in ballot County boards of elections directory, hours and addresses

Early In-Person Voting

Wed, Oct. 7: Early Voting Begins

Any eligible voter can vote early in-person at any of the early voting locations, starting on October 7.

Find your polling location Voting ID requirements

In-person Voting

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

You need to bring ID. If you don't, you can request a provisional ballot. (ID rules may vary for absentee ballots and first-time voters.) See more options below.

Find your polling location Voting ID requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I do not have a valid ID?
If you do not have a valid ID, you can cast a provisional ballot by providing the required form(s) of identification listed here.

You may need to cast a provisional ballot if your voter status is in flux. This could be because you recently moved and have not updated your voter information by the Oct. 5 deadline.

What are my voting options if I'm a member of the armed forces or overseas?
Click here to learn how to vote if you are a member of the armed forces or are otherwise overseas.