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Arizona voting, made easier to navigate.
Looking for the Arizona Board of Elections? Start with the Arizona Secretary of State for statewide election information, then use your County Recorder and county elections department for registration, early voting, mail ballots and local voting locations.
Independent guide: board-of-elections.org is not an Arizona government agency. It cannot register voters, issue ballots, determine voter eligibility or certify election results. For any consequential voting decision, use the linked state or county election authority.
Who actually runs elections in Arizona?
Arizona election administration is shared. The right office depends on whether your question concerns statewide rules, registration records, early ballots or Election Day operations.
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Elections Division publishes statewide voter information, election calendars, election procedures, ballot-measure materials and statewide canvass information. Counties do much of the voter-facing work.
Your County Recorder is a key office for voter registration and early voting. County election departments or the officer in charge of elections manage voting locations, tabulation and other local election functions. County Boards of Supervisors also play a formal role, including county canvassing.
Statewide election information, calendar dates, rules, voter resources, statewide results and official statewide canvass.
Voter registration, address changes, Active Early Voting List requests, one-time mail-ballot requests and many ballot-status questions.
Voting locations, vote centers or precinct polling places, ballot processing, local election operations and county-level results.
County governing boards have statutory election responsibilities, including canvassing county returns on the official timeline.
Registration wrong? Contact the County Recorder. Need a mail ballot? County Recorder. Need your voting location? Use My.Arizona.Vote and your county elections site. Need statewide election rules? Start with the Secretary of State.
Arizona Elections Division address and phone numbers
Use the statewide office for Arizona-wide election information. Individual registration, early-ballot and local voting-location issues are often resolved faster by your county.
- Elections Division
- 602-542-8683
- Toll-free voter line
- 1-877-THE-VOTE (843-8683)
- Official elections website
- azsos.gov/elections
- Voter information portal
- My.Arizona.Vote
- Physical / mailing office
- Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
1700 W Washington St, Floor 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808 - County officials
- Official contacts for all 15 Arizona counties
The Secretary of State’s main agency line is different from the Elections Division line. For election-specific help, the Elections Division and 1-877-THE-VOTE are the more direct statewide contacts.
Your voted ballot-by-mail normally goes to your county election authority using the official return envelope or is delivered to an authorized county drop-off or voting location. The Phoenix state-office address is not a substitute for your county’s ballot-return instructions.
The Arizona dates that matter right now
The November 3, 2026 general election is underway. As of October 18, registration has closed, but early voting and ballot-by-mail activity are already active.
- UOCAVA ballot-transmission deadlineArizona’s 2026 calendar identifies September 19 as the 45-day UOCAVA deadline for the November general election.
- General-election voter registration deadlineRegistration for the November 3 general election closed at 11:59 p.m. New or updated registrations after the deadline generally apply to a future eligible election rather than this general election.
- Early voting begins and early ballots are mailedCounties began in-person early voting and mailing ballots to eligible AEVL voters and voters with approved one-time requests.
- Deadline for a ballot to be mailed to youFor a specific election, the county must receive an AEVL or one-time ballot-by-mail request no later than 5 p.m. on the 11th day before Election Day.
- General Election DayVoting locations operate on county schedules. Ballots-by-mail must be received by the appropriate county election official, authorized drop box or voting location by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- County canvassing period beginsArizona’s official calendar lists November 9 as the first day to canvass returns for the general election.
- County canvass deadlineDeadline for county Boards of Supervisors to canvass the November 3 general election returns.
- Official statewide canvassThe statewide canvass is scheduled for November 23, after county canvasses and required post-election processing.
If you were not registered by October 5, do not assume a new application submitted now will let you vote in the November 3 general election. If you believe you registered on time but your status looks wrong, contact your County Recorder immediately and keep any confirmation you have.
How Arizona voter registration works
Arizona registration is county-based and has unusual citizenship-document rules. Checking your actual record is especially important after a move, name change or long period without voting.
Basic eligibility
Arizona requires U.S. citizenship, Arizona residency in the county where you register, and age 18 on or before the next regular general election. Arizona law also includes disqualifications and restoration rules related to certain felony convictions and adjudications.
How to register or update a record
- Check your record first.Use My.Arizona.Vote to review registration status, districts, notices, ballot-by-mail status and voting history.
- Register online when eligible.Voters with an Arizona driver license or non-operating ID issued through MVD may use AZMVDNow’s voter-registration service.
- Use a paper form when needed.Arizona provides state registration forms and the federal mail voter registration form. Completed paper forms go to the appropriate County Recorder.
- Update after moving or changing your name.Do not rely on an old voter card or old polling location. Update the county registration record and verify the new information before the next election deadline.
Inactive status does not mean “permanently removed”
The Secretary of State explains that a County Recorder may move a registration to inactive status after official election mail is returned undeliverable under the statutory process. An inactive voter can return to active status by updating the address with the County Recorder.
You can still correct information for future elections, but do not assume an after-deadline update automatically changes eligibility for November 3. If the error is in the county’s record despite a timely registration, contact the Recorder now and ask what documentation is needed.
Proof of citizenship and “full-ballot” versus “federal-only” registration
Arizona’s voter-registration system distinguishes between voters whose documentary proof of citizenship can be verified and some registrants who are eligible only for federal contests.
For an Arizona full ballot, documentary proof of citizenship is generally required or must be verifiable through qualifying state records. A full ballot includes the federal, state, county and local races and ballot questions for which the voter is eligible.
If an otherwise eligible applicant uses a registration method that does not provide acceptable documentary proof of citizenship and officials cannot verify citizenship through available records, the person may be registered as a federal-only voter. A federal-only ballot contains eligible federal offices but not Arizona state, county, local races or state/local ballot measures.
Examples of documents or identifiers Arizona recognizes
- Qualifying Arizona driver-license or non-operating ID number.
- Tribal enrollment, Indian census, BIA or treaty-card information.
- Naturalization documentation or relevant registration number.
- Birth certificate with supporting legal name-change documentation when necessary.
If you already supplied acceptable citizenship evidence with an earlier Arizona registration, some routine updates—such as a name, party or in-state address change—do not automatically require you to submit the same proof again.
If your portal status, ballot type or citizenship-document status is unclear, contact your County Recorder. Do not wait until Election Day to discover that the county has you listed as federal-only when you expected a full ballot.
Early voting in Arizona: in person or by mail
Arizona offers broad early voting. Unlike states that require an excuse, any eligible registered Arizona voter can use early voting, subject to registration and ballot-request deadlines.
For the 2026 general election, early voting began October 7. Counties publish their own in-person early voting sites, hours, vote-center arrangements and authorized ballot drop boxes.
In-person early voting
Vote at an authorized county early voting location. Identification is required before receiving an in-person early ballot.
Check your county’s current locations and hours rather than assuming the main Recorder’s office is the only option.
Ballot by mail
Receive an early ballot automatically through the Active Early Voting List or make a one-time request for the election.
Sign the affidavit envelope and return the ballot early enough to reach election officials by the 7 p.m. Election Day deadline.
Active Early Voting List (AEVL)
Voters on the AEVL automatically receive a ballot-by-mail for elections in which they are eligible. You may join the AEVL at any time, but to have a ballot mailed for a particular election the county must receive the request by the statutory 11-day cutoff.
An AEVL voter who needs a ballot sent temporarily somewhere else should contact the County Recorder. Official election mail is not automatically forwarded by USPS, so travel plans require an address update or one-time delivery request.
Request, complete, return and track a mail ballot
Arizona mail voting is straightforward when you follow four rules: request on time, use the correct address, sign the affidavit envelope, and make sure the county receives the ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- Request the ballot by October 23 if one is not already coming.Use My.Arizona.Vote or contact your County Recorder. The request must be received no later than 5 p.m. on the 11th day before Election Day for the ballot to be mailed.
- Check where it will be sent.Election mail is non-forwardable. If you will be away, ask your Recorder to send the ballot to the correct temporary address rather than expecting USPS forwarding.
- Mark the ballot and sign the affidavit envelope.Election officials compare the envelope signature with signatures available in the voter record. Add current contact information if the envelope requests it so the county can reach you about a problem.
- Return it well before the deadline.Mail the ballot early or return it to an authorized County Recorder location, official drop box, early voting site or Election Day voting location in your county. It must be received by 7 p.m. November 3.
- Track it.Use the state voter portal or county ballot-tracking service to see whether the ballot was received and whether any follow-up is required.
Can another person return your ballot?
Arizona law permits certain people—such as a family member, household member, caregiver or election official—to assist with returning a voter’s ballot. The categories are defined by law, so do not treat “any friend or volunteer” as automatically permitted.
Lost or damaged ballot?
Contact your County Recorder for a replacement. The state says a replacement ballot-by-mail request must be made no later than 11 days before Election Day. You may also be able to vote in person; the county cancels the prior ballot when a replacement is issued.
Arizona requires the voted ballot to be received by election officials by 7 p.m. on November 3. If mailing time is uncertain, use an authorized county drop-off option instead of risking late delivery.
Arizona voter ID: three ways to satisfy the rule
For in-person voting, Arizona generally requires either one qualifying photo ID with name and address, two qualifying non-photo documents with name and address, or an approved mix-and-match combination.
| Option | What you provide | Common examples |
|---|---|---|
| List 1 | One valid photo ID with name and address. | Arizona driver license, Arizona non-operating ID, tribal enrollment/tribal ID, or qualifying U.S. federal/state/local government photo ID. |
| List 2 | Two different accepted documents with name and address. | Recent utility bill, recent bank/credit-union statement, Arizona vehicle registration, property tax statement, vehicle insurance card, Recorder’s certificate or official election mail. |
| List 3 | An approved mix of photo and address documentation. | Photo ID whose address does not match plus a List 2 document that does match; U.S. passport plus one List 2 item; U.S. military ID plus one List 2 item. |
Identification is also required before receiving a ballot at an in-person early voting location, emergency voting center or from a special election board. Address matching matters, so bring backup documentation when the address on your photo ID is old.
Special note for tribal identification
The Secretary of State notes that members of federally recognized tribes have specific identification protections. A tribal ID may be treated differently from ordinary identification even when it lacks an address or photograph; voters should review the official ID instructions or ask county election officials before voting.
Election Day: polling places, vote centers and ballot drop-off
Arizona counties may use precinct-based polling places, countywide vote centers, or a mix of arrangements. Your county’s system determines where you can cast a regular ballot.
A polling place can require voters from a particular precinct to use that specific location. A vote center allows eligible voters to use any vote center within the county. Because the system varies by county, always use My.Arizona.Vote and the county elections website before leaving home.
- Verify your voting location.Check the official portal close to Election Day. Counties finalize locations under the statutory schedule, and a place used in a previous election may not be used again.
- Bring the right identification.Use List 1, List 2 or List 3 documentation. If the address on a photo ID does not match, bring an accepted address document as backup.
- Tell the worker if you received an early ballot.If you still have an unvoted early ballot and affidavit envelope, county procedures may allow you to mark and return that ballot at a voting location. Other situations may require a provisional process.
- Ask before leaving if there is a problem.Arizona treats provisional ballots as a fail-safe. A voter should not simply be turned away without being offered the appropriate provisional option.
You do not need to stand in a regular voting line just to mail a ballot. Counties provide official ballot-return options. A voted early ballot in its signed affidavit envelope may be returned to authorized drop boxes and voting locations in the county, subject to county instructions.
Provisional and conditional provisional ballots
A provisional ballot lets election officials investigate eligibility after voting. A conditional provisional ballot is specifically tied to insufficient voter identification.
Arizona lists several situations in which a voter may receive a provisional ballot: the voter’s name is missing from the signature roster, the voter is inactive, a name changed, an address changed within the county, or the voter had already been sent an early ballot.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Name not on roster | Give the poll worker your current residential information and ask the county to verify registration. In precinct-based counties, being in the correct precinct can matter to whether the provisional ballot counts. |
| Received an early ballot but want to vote in person | Tell the worker before signing in. Depending on whether you surrender the unvoted early ballot and the county procedure, you may receive a regular or provisional ballot. |
| Moved within the county without updating | Provide the new address and follow the provisional/update process. A different polling place may be required in a precinct-based county. |
| Insufficient identification | Cast a conditional provisional ballot and follow the written county instructions for providing qualifying ID by the applicable post-election deadline. |
Because Arizona’s current voter page and election-procedures materials contain detailed deadline rules for conditional provisional ballots, follow the receipt your poll worker gives you and confirm the exact deadline with the County Recorder rather than relying on a generic online date.
Before leaving, ask how to check the ballot’s status, which county office is reviewing it, and whether you personally must provide any document after Election Day.
Voting assistance, accessible equipment and curbside options
Arizona requires accessible voting systems and provides multiple ways for voters with disabilities to receive assistance while preserving privacy and independence.
Every polling location and vote center must have an accessible voting device. The state describes these systems as allowing a voter to make selections on a digital interface and receive a printed ballot card to review before it is placed in the ballot box.
- Accessible parking and routes are considered when locations are selected.
- Accessible voting devices are available at every voting location.
- Magnifying tools and large-print materials may be available.
- Voters may request assistance from poll workers or a person of their choice, subject to legal restrictions.
- Curbside voting may be available for voters who cannot enter a location.
- Any eligible voter with a disability may also use Arizona’s early-voting and mail-ballot options.
Arizona also provides accessible voter-registration materials and a “No Residence Address Confirmation” process for eligible registrants who do not have a conventional residential street address.
UOCAVA voting from the military or overseas
Eligible uniformed-service members, qualifying family members and overseas citizens can use federal forms and Arizona’s UOCAVA resources to register and request an early ballot.
The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) can be used for registration and ballot requests. The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) can serve as a backup in qualifying circumstances.
Arizona’s 2026 calendar lists September 19 as the 45-day UOCAVA deadline for the November 3 general election. UOCAVA voters may make ballot requests earlier than ordinary domestic request windows.
Military and overseas voters should not assume that every rule for a domestic AEVL ballot applies to them. Address, transmission and return methods can differ based on status and location.
Start with the Arizona voter portal resources and use the Federal Voting Assistance Program for federal forms and voting-assistance information.
Arizona’s 15 counties: where local voting questions are answered
The Secretary of State publishes current Recorder and elections-department contacts for every county. Use that directory instead of relying on an old phone number copied from a third-party page.
- Apache
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Gila
- Graham
- Greenlee
- La Paz
- Maricopa
- Mohave
- Navajo
- Pima
- Pinal
- Santa Cruz
- Yavapai
- Yuma
| Need | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Register or change address | County Recorder. |
| Join AEVL / request mail ballot | County Recorder or the state’s official voter portal. |
| Track an early ballot | My.Arizona.Vote or county ballot-tracking service; Maricopa and Pima may direct voters to county-specific systems. |
| Voting locations / vote centers | County elections department and My.Arizona.Vote. |
| Provisional ballot follow-up | County Recorder or the county office listed on your provisional receipt. |
| County election results | County elections department, then statewide sources for state canvass information. |
Open Arizona’s official all-county election contact directory.
Sample ballots, ballot measures and election results
Your exact ballot depends on your address and districts. Do not use a statewide candidate list as a substitute for your actual county sample ballot.
The Secretary of State’s 2026 election hub and ballot-measure pages publish statewide election information, official ballot-measure language and the 2026 publicity pamphlet. Counties provide local sample ballots, voting-location information and local contests.
Why election-night numbers can change
Election-night reporting is unofficial. Counties continue processing eligible early ballots, provisional ballots and any ballots requiring lawful follow-up. County Boards of Supervisors then canvass returns, and the Secretary of State conducts the statewide canvass on the official schedule.
For the 2026 general election, the statewide canvass is scheduled for November 23. That is distinct from unofficial election-night reporting.
County races and local questions may be easiest to follow on the county elections site. Statewide offices and statewide ballot measures should also be checked against the Arizona Secretary of State’s official election information.
What to do when something does not look right
Most election problems are easier to solve when you can tell the official your county, registration address, ballot status and exact error.
“My registration is missing or wrong.”
Check My.Arizona.Vote, then contact your County Recorder. If you registered before October 5, keep any confirmation, receipt or dated application details that can help the Recorder investigate.
“My mail ballot never arrived.”
Contact your County Recorder. If the replacement-by-mail deadline has not passed, request a replacement. If it has passed, ask about in-person voting and county options. Do not assume the Postal Service will forward official election mail.
“My ballot status says there is a signature problem.”
Respond promptly to the county’s notice. Arizona counties compare the affidavit-envelope signature with signatures in the voter record and provide a process to address an inconsistent or missing signature. Use only the county’s official cure instructions or official Text2Cure link when provided.
“I have an early ballot but want to vote in person.”
Bring the unvoted ballot and affidavit envelope if you have them, and tell the poll worker before voting. Arizona law and county procedures determine whether you can surrender the early ballot and receive a regular ballot or whether a provisional ballot is needed.
“Someone says I cannot vote.”
Ask the poll worker why and request the appropriate provisional-ballot option. For disability-access issues, Arizona provides HAVA-related complaint resources and Disability Rights Arizona assistance. For serious federal voting-rights concerns, the U.S. Department of Justice Voting Section is an additional official resource.
Arizona Secretary of State Elections Division in Phoenix
This map is for the statewide Elections Division office. It is not your polling place, county Recorder’s office, ballot drop box or vote center.
Use My.Arizona.Vote. Arizona counties may operate precinct polling places, vote centers, early voting locations and authorized drop boxes at addresses different from the state office shown above.
Arizona Board of Elections FAQs
Does Arizona have an official statewide “Board of Elections”?
No single statewide agency uses that exact official name. The Arizona Secretary of State’s Elections Division handles statewide election functions, while County Recorders and county election departments administer important local voter and election functions.
What is the Arizona Elections Division phone number?
Call 602-542-8683 or the statewide voter line at 1-877-THE-VOTE (843-8683).
Can I still register for the November 3, 2026 general election?
The official registration deadline was October 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. If you believe you registered on time but your record is wrong, contact your County Recorder immediately.
When did early voting start in Arizona?
Early voting for the November 3, 2026 general election began October 7, 2026, the same day counties began mailing early ballots to eligible voters.
What is the last day to request a ballot-by-mail?
For a ballot to be mailed for this election, the county must receive the request no later than 5 p.m. on October 23, 2026, which is 11 days before Election Day.
Does my mail ballot count if it is postmarked on Election Day?
A postmark is not enough. Arizona requires the voted ballot to be received by the proper election official or authorized return location by 7 p.m. on November 3.
Do I need photo ID to vote in person?
Not always a single photo ID. Arizona allows one qualifying List 1 photo ID, two accepted List 2 non-photo documents, or an approved List 3 combination. Identification is also required for in-person early voting.
What if the address on my driver’s license is old?
Bring additional accepted documentation showing the address that reasonably matches your voter record. Arizona’s List 3 specifically provides mix-and-match options for a photo ID with a nonmatching address plus an accepted address document.
Can I vote at any location in my county?
Only if your county uses vote centers in a way that permits it. Some elections use precinct-based polling places. Always verify the correct location in My.Arizona.Vote or through your county election authority.
Can someone else drop off my early ballot?
Arizona allows certain family members, household members, caregivers or election officials to assist with ballot return. The law defines those categories, so do not assume any third party can legally collect and return ballots.
What happens if I cannot provide sufficient ID?
You should be offered a conditional provisional ballot and instructions for supplying qualifying identification to the County Recorder by the applicable deadline. Keep the receipt and follow the county’s written instructions.
How can I track a mail ballot?
Use My.Arizona.Vote or the county’s authorized tracking system. Maricopa and Pima voters may be directed to county-specific services.
What is a federal-only voter in Arizona?
An otherwise eligible registrant whose documentary proof of citizenship is not provided or verified may be registered to vote only in eligible federal contests. A full-ballot voter can vote in the eligible federal, state, county and local races and ballot measures on that ballot.
Where do military and overseas voters start?
Use Arizona’s UOCAVA resources and the Federal Voting Assistance Program. Eligible voters can use the FPCA for registration and ballot requests and may use the FWAB as a backup in qualifying circumstances.
Is board-of-elections.org an Arizona government site?
No. It is an independent information website. Official voter registration, ballot issuance, voting locations, election administration and certified results come from Arizona state and county election officials.
Official Arizona election resources
Election rules and county procedures can change. Use these official sources for live status, forms, deadlines and county-specific instructions.
- Arizona Secretary of State Elections — statewide election portal and voter resources.
- 2026 Election Calendar Dates — registration, early voting, canvass and election dates.
- Arizona Voters — registration requirements, provisional ballots, military/overseas information and voter resources.
- Registering to Vote — registration methods and updates.
- Early Voting — AEVL and one-time ballot-by-mail information.
- Voting in Elections — ID requirements, accessibility and in-person voting information.
- Early Voting Procedures — request deadlines and ballot return rules.
- Ballot Processing — signature verification and early-ballot processing.
- County Election Officials — current contacts for all 15 counties.
- 2026 Election Information — official election-year resources and calendar.
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