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Important dates and election information
Key dates
- Presidential preference election: Tuesday, March 19
- State primary: Tuesday, July 30
- General election: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting at a glance
- Mail-in voting: You don’t need an excuse to request a ballot by mail. Most voters choose this option.
- Early in-person voting: Options vary by county. Contact your county recorder's office for more information.
- Voting at the polls: Poll hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. You will need to provide valid identification.
Voting in Arizona
What to know about recent changes
Laws that recently took effect may change how you vote in the 2024 elections:
- You must vote by mail in at least one election every four years to remain on Arizona’s Active Early Voting List and receive automatic ballots by mail.
- A by-mail ballot can only be returned by the voter, a member of the voter’s family or household, or the voter’s caregiver.
Voter registration
The deadline to register to vote for the state primary is Monday, July 1.
You can register:
- Online: Use the Service Arizona Voter Registration Portal. You must have an Arizona driver's license or ID card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division.
- By mail: Print out a registration form online or request one by mail from your county recorder's office. After completing the form, mail it back to your county recorder.
- In person: Visit your county recorder’s office to pick up a registration form. You can also register at a Motor Vehicle Division office, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, armed forces recruiting centers, and select state public assistance and disability agencies.
To vote in all elections, you must submit proof of citizenship with your voter registration form, such as an Arizona driver’s license, a copy of your tribal certificate, U.S. naturalization documents or other approved documentation. If you don’t provide proof of citizenship, you’ll be eligible to vote in federal elections, such as presidential and congressional races, but not in state, county and local elections.
After registering, you’ll receive a voter registration card in the mail within four to six weeks. Check your registration status via the Arizona Voter Information Portal.
Registering to vote on Election Day
You can’t register on Election Day to vote in that election; however, you can register to participate in future elections.
Voting and party affiliation
If you’re registered with a state-recognized party (Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Green or No Labels parties), you can only vote in that party’s primary. If you’re an independent or unaffiliated voter, you may select a Democratic or Republican ballot. Check the secretary of state’s website for more information as details become available.
Ways to vote
Requesting a by-mail ballot
Most Arizonans vote by mail. Sign up for the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) to automatically receive a by-mail ballot for all elections in which you’re eligible to vote. You can do this when registering to vote. Or, if you’re already registered, sign up:
- Online: Visit Service Arizona’s Voter Registration portal, and update your voter registration. You must provide an Arizona driver’s license or state ID number.
- By mail: Print, complete and sign the Active Early Voting List request form, then mail, fax or email a scanned copy or photo of the completed form to your county recorder's office.
If you don’t want to sign up for the AEVL list, you can request a one-time ballot:
- Online: Use the secretary of state’s online portal.
- By phone: Call your county recorder's office. You must provide your name, date of birth, residence address and other identifying information.
- By mail: Print, complete and sign the ballot-by-mail request form, then mail, fax or email a scanned copy or photo of the completed form to your county recorder's office.
- By email: Email your county recorder's office with the information listed on the state’s Early Voting web page under the subtitle “Option 4: Send an email to your County Recorder.”
The last day to request a by-mail ballot for the presidential preference election is Friday, March 8. The last day to request a by-mail ballot for the state primary is Friday, July 19.
Returning a by-mail ballot
Your ballot must be received by county election officials no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return your ballot:
- By mail: Use the prepaid envelope included with your by-mail ballot. Arizona’s secretary of state office recommends mailing your ballot seven to 10 days before Election Day to ensure it reaches county election officials on time.
- In person: Return your ballot at any ballot drop box, drop-off location, early voting location or Election Day voting location in your county on or before Election Day. Find all voting and drop-off locations on your county’s website.
Your ballot envelope must be signed, or it won’t be counted. Track the status of your ballot at my.arizona.vote.
Voting in person before Election Day
Early voting begins Wednesday, July 3 and runs through 7 p.m. on Friday, July 26.
Each county in Arizona has different in-person early voting options. Contact or visit the website of your county recorder for more information.
Voters are required to present approved identification to vote early in person.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Poll hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you live in Maricopa County, find your polling location on your county’s website. If you live in Pima County, find your polling location using your county’s online Precinct Search tool. If you live in any other county, find your polling location by visiting my.arizona.vote.
If you received a by-mail ballot but decide to vote at the polls, you’ll be issued a provisional ballot, unless you surrender your by-mail ballot to election officials. A provisional ballot will be counted if you’re eligible to vote. Check the status of a provisional ballot through the state’s Voter Information Portal.
Voter ID requirements on Election Day
You’ll need to provide your name, place of residence and an approved photo ID, such as a valid Arizona driver’s license or ID card or a form of tribal identification. If you can’t provide a valid photo ID, you may provide two alternative forms of ID, such as a recent utility bill, bank statement or valid Arizona vehicle registration. Find the full list of identification options on the secretary of state’s website.
Voting with a disability
If you need help completing a by-mail ballot, you may request assistance from a person of your choice. The assistant must fill out their name and address on the ballot affidavit form.
All polling locations can accommodate people in wheelchairs and those with visual or hearing impairments, and are equipped with an accessible voting device. Poll workers are trained to assist people with disabilities.
Curbside voting may be available for voters who aren’t able to enter the polling location. Find more information at the secretary of state’s website.
More information about candidates and key races
Key races:
- U.S. President
- U.S. Senate: One seat
- U.S. House: Nine seats
- State House: 60 seats
- State Senate: 30 seats
Contact or visit the website of your county recorder's office for information about sample ballots.
Editor’s note: This guide was updated on March 22, 2024, with new information about voting in the 2024 primary elections.
Grace Dickinson is a writer for aarp.org who covers federal and state policy. She previously wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her work has also appeared on sites including HuffPost and Eater.
Also of Interest:
- Follow AARP's political coverage at aarp.org/elections
- Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts at states.aarp.org/arizona
- Learn more about participating in Arizona’s 2024 elections as an independent or nonaffiliated voter