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Voter Registration in Arizona

Eligibility
https://azsos.gov/elections/voting-election/register-vote-or-update-current-voter-information

To register to vote in Arizona you must meet the following qualifications (A.R.S. § 16-101(link is external)):

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be a resident of Arizona and the county listed on your registration
  • Be 18 years of age or older on or before the day of the next regular General Election

For information regarding proof of citizenship and the ability to vote in federal, state, county, and local elections, visit our Proof of Citizenship Requirements page.

You cannot register to vote in Arizona if (A.R.S. § 16-101(link is external)):

  • You have been convicted of a felony and have not yet had your civil rights restored*
  • You have been adjudicated incapacitated by a court of law.

*Note: For a first-time felony conviction, civil rights are automatically restored upon completion of a person's sentence and payment of any restitution.

  • Online – If you have an Arizona Driver's License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) you may register to vote through Service Arizona EZ Voter Registration(link is external)
    1. Log on to Service Arizona.com(link is external)
    2. Select your language preference, then click “Begin/Update Voter Registration”
    3. Verify your voter eligibility
    4. Enter your information in the required fields
    5. Verify address information
    6. You can now select your party preference

 

If you need assistance, please follow the step-by-step instructions in the ServiceArizona FAQ found here.

If you are having trouble logging in to the Service Arizona website, you can print off a Voter Registration Form (PDF) and fill it out with your new information. After you finish, mail the completed form to your County Recorder’s office and your information will be processed.

  • By Mail – You can either print off a form online (PDF) or request that a registration form be mailed to you from your County Recorder. After completing the voter registration form, mail it to your county recorder’s office.
  • In-Person – You may visit your County Recorder’s Office and fill out a registration form in person.
  • Address Confidentiality Program Members – You should only register to vote through the ACP process.

After you have successfully registered to vote you will receive a voter registration card in the mail within 4-6 weeks.

 

An early ballot may be requested through our new Voter Information Portal or by contacting your County Recorder’s office. To have your name placed on the Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL), complete a new voter registration form and check the box marked “YES, I want to automatically receive an early ballot for each election for which I am eligible.” Or you can log in to Service Arizona(link is external) and complete this request online.
              

Updating registration  

You should update your voter information if any of the following apply:

  • You recently moved to a new address
  • Your name has been legally changed
  • You would like to change your political party affiliation
  • Online – If you have an Arizona Driver License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) you may update your voter registration online.
  1. Log on to Service Arizona(link is external)
  2. Select your language preference, then click “Begin/Update Voter Registration”
  3. Verify your voter eligibility
  4. Enter your information in the required fields
  5. Update your address if you have moved, otherwise select No on question A & B and click continue.
  6. You can now update any other information that has changed, including your name or party preference

If you are having trouble logging in to the Service Arizona website, you can print off a Voter Registration Form (PDF) and fill it out with your new information. After you finish, mail the completed form to your County Recorder’s office and your information will be updated.

  • By Mail – You can either print off a form online (PDF) or request that a registration form be mailed to you from your County Recorder. After completing the voter registration form, mail it to your county recorder’s office.
  • In-Person – You may visit your County Recorder’s office and fill out a registration form in person.
  • Address Confidentiality Program Members – You should update your voter registration through the ACP process.

After you have successfully updated your registration to vote you will receive an updated voter registration card in the mail within 4-6 weeks.

 

 

ID Requirements for Arizona Voters

ID Requirements for Registration

For information regarding proof of citizenship and the ability to vote in federal, state, county, and local elections, visit our Proof of Citizenship Requirements page.

Arizona Driver's License/Identification Number: If you have a valid Arizona driver's license or nonoperating identification card issued after October 1, 1996, you should provide the license/identification number in Box 9 on the Arizona Voter Registration Form or register online at www.servicearizona.comA.R.S. § 16-166.

If you do not have an Arizona license you may need to provide one of the following documents to establish proof of citizenship: A.R.S. § 16-166.

  1. Your Indian Census Number, Bureau of Indian Affairs Card Number, Tribal Treaty Card Number, or fill in your Tribal Enrollment Number in Box 10 on the voter registration form.
  2. A photocopy of your U.S. naturalization documents or fill in your Alien Registration Number in Box 11 on the voter registration form.
  3. A legible photocopy of your birth certificate and supporting legal documentation (i.e., marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as your current legal name.
  4. A legible photocopy of the pertinent pages of your U.S. passport.
  5. A legible photocopy of your Tribal Certificate of Indian Blood or Bureau of Indian Affairs Affidavit of Birth.

ID Requirements for Voting

When you arrive to vote at the polls on Election Day you will announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or 3. (A.R.S. § 16-579(A)).

Valid identification is also required prior to receiving a ballot at any in-person early voting location or emergency vote center or from a special election board. (A.R.S. § 16-542 (link is external); § 16-549)

NOTE: Members of federally recognized tribes are not required to have an address or photo on their identification in order to cast a provisional ballot.

List #1 - Sufficient Photo ID including name and address (One Required)

  • Valid Arizona driver license
  • Valid Arizona non-operating identification card  
  • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
  • Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification

List #2 - Sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address (Two Required)

  • Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television
  • Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
  • Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration 
  • Indian census card
  • Property tax statement of the elector's residence
  • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification Arizona vehicle insurance card
  • Recorder's Certificate
  • Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
  • Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material”

List #3 - Mix & Match from Lists #1 & #2 (Two Required)

  • Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the precinct register accompanied by a non-photo identification from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the precinct register
  • U.S. Passport without address and one valid item from List 2
  • U.S. Military identification without address and one valid item from List 2

 

 

Casting a Ballot in Arizona

Please check with your County Recorder for more information on whether your jurisdiction is holding an election and which races might be on your ballot.

 

July 30, 2024, Primary Election

  • July 1 - Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election by 11:59 pm
  • July 3 - Early voting begins and early ballots mailed to voters on the Active Early Voting List or those who have requested a one-time ballot-by-mail
  • July 19 - Deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for July 30, 2024 Primary Election
  • July 26 - Deadline to Vote Early In-Person for the July 30, 2024 Primary Election by 7:00 p.m.
  • July 30 - Primary Election Day

 

November 5, 2024, General Election

  • October 7 - Last day to register to vote in the General Election by 11:59 pm
  • October 9 - Early voting begins and early ballots mailed to voters on the Active Early Voting List or those who have requested a one-time ballot-by-mail
  • October 25 - Deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for November 5, 2024 General Election
  • November 1 - Deadline to Vote Early In-Person for the November 5, 2024 General Election by 7:00 p.m.
  • November 5 - General Election Day

 

Check your voter registration status or register to vote at my.arizona.vote.

 

To learn how to request a ballot by mail or sign up for the Active Early Voter List, click here.

Note: All voter registration deadlines are pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 16-120 & 16-134.

Who is eligible to use an absentee ballot?
Source: /www.azcleanelections.gov

Arizona has a Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL), which allows a voter to automatically receive a ballot by mail for every election they are eligible to vote in. To sign up for PEVL online you will need to complete a new voter registration form. A written request with your signature may also be sent to your County Recorder. You may also make a one time early ballot request by contacting the County Recorder.

When a voter requests a ballot by mail, identification is not required. Instead, their identity is verified on the corresponding ballot affidavit envelope. Voters must sign this envelope in order for their ballot to be counted. County election staff receives professional training to verify the signature on the affidavit envelope matches the signature on the voter's registration form. If the county is unable to determine a match, staff will contact the voter to verify their identity.

 

 MILITARY & OVERSEAS VOTERS
(Uniformed Services are defined as the U.S. Armed Forces, merchant marine, commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Military and Overseas voters, and their dependent family members, have special voting rights under federal and state law (Uniformed & Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)). These rights include the use of a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register to vote and request an early ballot and the use of a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) , which serves as an emergency back-up ballot. The FPCA and FWAB can also be completed using an online assistant by clicking here.

Additionally, UOCAVA voters can register to vote, request an early ballot and upload their voted ballot through the Secretary of State's secure portal. For more information, UOCAVA voters should visit: the Secretary of State's Website or the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

 

UOCAVA STATUS REQUIREMENTS

Uniformed Personnel

  • Must be a citizen of the United States of America
  • Resident of Arizona
  • Must be a member of the Uniformed Services or a family member
  • Must be stationed outside of your home county (if stationed within your home county, contact your Recorder to request an early ballot)

 

 

 

 

 

Polling places and hours

You may locate your assigned polling place through our new Voter Information Portal. If you are still unable to locate your polling place you may contact your County Recorder.

Some Arizona counties utilize vote centers. vote centers are voting locations open on Election Day to every eligible voter in the county. Voters can visit any vote center in their county to receive and cast their official ballot.

 

Rides to the polls

Many organizations offer free rides to polling places. Some of these include:

  • Lyft provides free or discounted rides in some underserved communities
  • Political parties sometimes arrange rides for voters. Contact the local office:

Help for voters with disabilities

Accessible Polling Places: All polling locations and vote centers have been chosen with special needs voters in mind. Each location will provide handicap parking and be able to accommodate individuals in wheelchairs, as well as, individuals with visual or hearing impairments. Oftentimes a temporary modification will be made to the polling location providing easier accessibility for the voter.

Accessible Voting Systems: All polling locations and vote centers must have an accessible voting device for use by voters with disabilities. In addition to the accessible voting devices, each poling location will have magnifying instruments, large print versions of the publicity pamphlets and trained poll workers who are ready to assist you. View the accessible voting device that will be used in your county (PDF).

Curbside Voting: Voters who are unable to enter the polling location or voting center may ask that a ballot be brought to them by an election poll worker.

Permanent Early Voting: Voters who have a permanent physical disability, just like any other eligible voter, may request to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL). This will ensure that they will be mailed a ballot for each election that they are eligible for and allows them to vote from the comfort and convenience of their own home.

Assistance Completing Election Materials: If an individual is unable to sign or fully complete election materials such as a voter registration form, early ballot, and early ballot affidavit, they may be assisted by an individual who is willing to help at that person’s direction. This also includes receiving assistance at the polling place by poll workers of two different parties, or an individual the voter with a disability chooses.

HAVA Hotline: The Arizona Center for Disability Law will run a hotline to address any election concerns for persons with disabilities. The ACDL also will file Help America Vote Act (HAVA) complaints.

Call: 602-274-6287 or 1-800-927-2260
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Election Day

Ballots

Where to get more info on candidates

Source: Ballotpedia Arizona

 

Elections

Primaries vs. general elections

Primaries:
Arizona has an open primary law which allows any voter who is registered as independent to cast a ballot for one of the officially recognized political parties in State Primary Elections. Independent voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) will receive a postcard in the mail asking them to choose which party ballot they wish to receive for the Primary Election. The corresponding primary ballot will then be sent by mail to the voter to complete approximately 27 days prior to the election. Independent voters who go to the polls on Election Day will be given the option to choose a party ballot at that time. 

Note: This DOES NOT apply to the Presidential Preference Election. Voters must be registered with a recognized party to vote in the Presidential Preference Election. 


General:
(source: Arizona Clean Elections)
General elections occur every two years, always in an even year. These elections may include U.S. Federal, Arizona Legislative, County, and local offices that are up for re-election.
 

 

July 30, 2024, Primary Election

  • July 1 - Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election by 11:59 pm
  • July 3 - Early voting begins and early ballots mailed to voters on the Active Early Voting List or those who have requested a one-time ballot-by-mail
  • July 19 - Deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for July 30, 2024 Primary Election
  • July 26 - Deadline to Vote Early In-Person for the July 30, 2024 Primary Election by 7:00 p.m.
  • July 30 - Primary Election Day

 

November 5, 2024, General Election

  • October 7 - Last day to register to vote in the General Election by 11:59 pm
  • October 9 - Early voting begins and early ballots mailed to voters on the Active Early Voting List or those who have requested a one-time ballot-by-mail
  • October 25 - Deadline for accepting requests for a ballot-by-mail for November 5, 2024 General Election
  • November 1 - Deadline to Vote Early In-Person for the November 5, 2024 General Election by 7:00 p.m.
  • November 5 - General Election Day

Who conducts elections?

The Secretary of State serves as the chief election officer in the state of Arizona, which includes oversight of campaign finance for statewide and legislative candidates, verifying initiatives and referenda for the ballot, and certifying the official results of each election. A statewide or legislative election is scheduled for every even-numbered year unless a special election is required.

For questions about county and local elections, we suggest you contact your county recorder’s office or city/town clerk’s office for assistance.

Voter Outreach

The Secretary of State is dedicated to ensuring the integrity of our elections. The voter outreach office will assist, train and when possible conduct non-partisan voter registration drives throughout the state. For more information, please contact the Voter Outreach Coordinator by phone toll-free at 1-877-843-8683 or by email.

Voter Bill of Rights

Arizona voting districts. Source: Arizona Constitution.

A.Districts shall comply with the United States Constitution and the United States voting rights act;
B. Congressional districts shall have equal popul
ation to the extent practicable, and state legislative districts shall have equal population to the extent practicable;
C. Districts shall be geographically compact
and contiguous to the extent practicable;
D. District boundaries shall respect communities of interest to the extent practicable;
E. To the extent practicable, di
strict lines shall use visible geographic features, city, town and county boundaries, and undivided census tracts;
F. To the extent practicable, competitive districts should be favored where to do so would
create no significant detriment to the other goals.
(15) Party registration and voti
ng history data shall be excluded from the initial phase of the mapping process but may be used to test maps for compliance with the above goals. The places of residence of incumbents or candidates shall not be identified or considered.
(16) The independent redistricting commission shall advertise a draft map of congressional districts and a draft map of legislative districts to the public for comment, which comment shall be taken for at least thirty days. Either or both bodies of the legislature may act within this period to make recommendations to the independent redistricting commission by memorial or by minority report, which recommendations shall be considered by the independent redistricting commission. The independent redistricting commission shall then establish final district boundaries.
(17) The provisions regarding this se
ction are self-executing. The independent redistricting commission shall certify to the secretary of state the establishment of congressional and legislative districts.
(18) Upon approval of this amendment, the department of administration or its successor shall make adequate office space available for the independent redistricting commission. The treasurer of the state shall make $6,000,000 available for the work of the independent redistricting commission pursuant to the year 2000 census. Unused monies shall be returned to the state's general fund. In years ending in eight or nine after the year 2001, the department of administration or its successor shall submit to the legislature a recommendation for an appropriation for adequate redistricting expenses and shall make available adequate office space for the operation of the independent redistricting commission. The legislature shall make the necessary appropriations by a majority vote.
(19) The independent redistricting commission, with fiscal oversight from the department of administration or its successor, shall have procurement and contracting authority and may hire staff and consultants for the purposes of this section, including legal representation.
(20) The independent redistricting commission shall have standing in legal actions regarding the redistricting plan and the adequacy of resources provided for the operation of the independent redistricting commission. The independent redistricting commission shall have sole authority to determine whether the Arizona attorney general or counsel hired or selected by the independent redistricting commission shall represent the people of Arizona in the legal defense of a redistricting plan.

General Resources on Voting and Elections

General Resources on Voting and Elections


Election Protection Hotlines


1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) (en Español)

1-888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) (Asian multilingual assistance)

1-844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) (Arabic)


Voter Registration & Election Day Resources

Find useful voter information including:

  • Local Election Office and Contact Information
  • Address, Telephone and Email for Local Election Offices
  • Upcoming Federal Election Dates and Deadlines
  • Upcoming State Election Dates and Deadlines
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Identification Requirements
  • Voter Materials Transmission Options
  • State Lookup Tools – Am I Registered? Where’s my Ballot?

Population-Specific information and Resources

Voting Rights: Laws, Cases, Policy

Voter Engagement

Voter Education

Campaign Finance/Funding Information

Primary Sources, Lesson Plans & Exhibits

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