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Q: When is Election Day?

A: Election Day is November 3, 2026

Q: When is the last day to register to vote?

A: The last day to register to vote is October 5, 2026

Q: When is the last day I can request my mail-in ballot?

A: The last day to request a ballot by mail is October 23, 2026

Q: Is there a deadline to send back my ballot? 

A: The last day we recommend mailing in the ballot to ensure it is counted is October 27, 2026. After October 27, you should drop off your ballot in person at a polling place. If you drop off your ballot on Election Day, you don’t have to wait in line but must drop it off before polls close at 7 p.m.

Click here for more information.

Q: How do I vote in person? 

A: Click here to find your polling location.

Q: Where is my polling location?

A: Click here to find your polling location.

Q: What time will the polling locations be open?

A: Polling locations on Election Day will be open from 6:00 am - 7:00 pm. If the clock strikes 7:00 pm and you are still in line, STAY IN LINE! Your vote will still count!

Q: What forms of identification do I need to vote in person?

A: Arizona law requires voters to show a state identification with their name and place of residence, such as their voter identification card or driver's license. Click here for an extensive list of valid IDs.

Q: Where can I drop off my ballot? 

A. You can drop off your early ballot in either a drop-off box or a voting center. 

1. Drop-off boxes vary by county and are open 24/7 to drop off you ballot. You can find a list here: https://my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=address

2. Voting Centers: https://my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=address
   Ballots can be mailed back on or before October 27, 2026.

   Make sure you sign and date your yellow envelope before returning it!

Q: What is the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), previously known as the permanent early voter list?

• If you are signed up under the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), or the permanent early voter list, you will receive an early ballot in the mail for each election

  Click here to check your registration status.

Q: How do I sign up for the permanent early voter list?

A:

• Arizona: https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/early-voting

• Maricopa: https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/voter-dashboard-login.html

• Pima: https://www.recorder.pima.gov/BallotByMail

• Yuma: https://servicearizona.com

Q: I go to college outside of my county. How do I vote?

A: You can visit your county recorder’s website and add a temporary address to your file. 

• Pima county: https://www.recorder.pima.gov/BallotByMailRequest

  • Click “I would like my ballot(s) sent to a different address” when inputting your personal information.

• Maricopa County: https://legacy.recorder.maricopa.gov/Elections/EarlyVotingBallot/earlyvotingballotrequest.aspx

• Coconino County:  https://www.coconino.az.gov/FormCenter/Elections-Forms-5/2024-General-Election-Early-Ballot-Reque-255

  • Click on “Temporary mailing address for this election only” when inputting your personal information.

• Yuma County: https://servicearizona.com

A person is qualified to register to vote in Arizona if the person:

• Is a United States citizen.

• Will be 18 years old by the date of the next general election.

• Will have been an Arizona resident for at least 29 days prior to the next election 

• Can write their name (or make their mark), unless prevented from doing so by physical disability. 

• Has not been convicted of treason or a felony unless their civil rights have been restored.

• Has not been found mentally incapacitated by a court.

Learn more about your state's requirements at this link.

Q: I moved since the last election. Do I need to update my voter registration?

A: Yes! Update your information at this link.

Q: How do I check my voter registration status?

A: You can visit the Secretary of States website to check your registration status: https://my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=individual