How to Vote in Arizona’s 2024 Elections

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• Deadline to register to vote: Monday, Oct. 7
• Deadline to request a ballot-by-mail: Friday, Oct. 25
• Deadline to return a ballot-by-mail: Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 7 p.m.
• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5

• Voter registration: The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 7. Check your registration status using the Arizona Voter Information Portal. 

• Mail-in voting: You don’t need an excuse to request a ballot-by-mail. Sign up for the Active Early Voting List to be automatically sent a ballot-by-mail.

• Early in-person voting: You can vote early at your county recorder’s office starting Wednesday, Oct. 9, through Friday, Nov. 1. 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.

Changes may impact how you vote in the 2024 general election:

• Previously, in-person early voting concluded at 5 p.m. on the Friday before an election. Under a new law, voting hours have been extended to 7 p.m.

• Under a Supreme Court ruling, Arizona residents who register to vote with the state registration form must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Previously, those who did not share documents proving citizenship could still register as a federal-only voter and vote in federal elections. Now voters without proof of U.S. citizenship must use a federal voter registration form to become eligible to vote in federal elections.

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The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 7, at 11:59 p.m. You can register:

• Online: Use the ServiceArizona Voter Registration Portal. You must have a valid 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 state offices, including a Motor Vehicle Division office, the Arizona Game and Fish Department and all state public assistance or disability agencies.

To vote in all elections, submit proof of citizenship with your voter registration form, such as an Arizona driver’s license (issued after Oct. 1, 1996), a copy of your tribal certificate, U.S. naturalization documents or other approved documentation. If you don’t provide proof of citizenship, you may vote in federal elections but not in state, county or local ones. Those unable to show proof of citizenship must use a federal voter registration form.

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.

You can’t register on Election Day to vote in the general election in Arizona.

Any registered Arizona voter can vote by mail. When registering to vote, sign up for the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) to automatically receive a ballot-by-mail for all elections in which you’re eligible to vote. If you are already registered but didn’t sign up for AEVL, you may do so:

• Online: Visit the ServiceArizona 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, 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 ballot-by-mail is Friday, Oct. 25.

Your ballot must be received by county election officials by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return your ballot:

• By mail: Use the included prepaid envelope. The Arizona secretary of state’s office recommends mailing your ballot at least seven to 10 days before Election Day to ensure it reaches county election officials on time.

• In person: Return your ballot to a ballot drop-off or voting location by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Use the Arizona Voter Information Portal to find a location near you or contact your county recorder’s office.

Your ballot envelope must be signed, or it won’t be counted. A ballot-by-mail can be returned by the voter, a member of the voter’s family or household, or the voter’s caregiver. Track the status of your ballot at my.arizona.vote.

You can vote early at your county recorder’s office Wednesday, Oct. 9, through Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Some counties may offer additional early voting locations, and hours vary by county. Contact or visit the website of your county recorder for more information.

Voters are required to present approved identification to vote early in person.

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 ballot-by-mail but decide to vote at the polls, you’ll be issued a provisional ballot, unless you surrender your ballot-by-mail 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.

For sample ballot information, contact or visit the website of your county recorder's office.

You must provide your name and 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 or bank statement or a valid Arizona vehicle registration.

All polling locations and voting centers provide handicap parking and are equipped to accommodate individuals in wheelchairs, as well as individuals with visual or hearing limitations. Voters may request assistance by poll workers of two different political parties or an individual the voter chooses.

Curbside voting may be available for voters who aren’t able to enter the polling location. Contact your county recorder’s office for more information. Voters can also reach out to their county recorder’s office to request a hand-delivered ballot by the state’s special election board.

If you need help completing a ballot-by-mail, you may request assistance from a person of your choice. The assistant must fill out their name and address on the ballot affidavit form.

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.

Editor’s note: This guide was originally published Jan. 24, 2024, and updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.

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