Voting Rights and Elections

Our democracy thrives when every Arizonan has an equal opportunity to vote and have their vote counted. Get the facts, deadlines, and resources you need to cast your vote.

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Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.

Voter Resources

The Arizona Secretary of State and local county elections officials are trusted and accurate sources for information about Arizona's elections. The following links will take you to resources found on official state websites.

Register to vote Check your voter registration
Find a voting location Information on early voting
Secretary of State website County election officials contact information

2026 Primary Election Dates & Deadlines

June 6: UOCAVA deadline for the Primary Election
June 22: Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election
June 24: Early voting begins and early ballots mailed
July 10: Last day to request a ballot by mail
July 14: Last recommended day to mail back your ballot
July 17: Last day to vote early in-person
July 21: Primary Election Day
July 26: Last day to cure early ballot signatures
July 27: First day to canvass returns for the Primary Election
August 3: Deadline for Board of Supervisors to canvass returns
August 6: Official Statewide Canvass of the Primary Election

2026 General Election Dates & Deadlines

September 19: UOCAVA deadline for the General Election
October 5: Last day to register to vote in the General Election
October 7: Early voting begins and early ballots mailed
October 23: Deadline to request ballot-by-mail
October 27: last recommended day to mail back your ballot
October 30: Last day to vote early in-person
November 3: General Election Day
November 8: Last day to cure early ballot signatures
November 9: First day to canvass returns for the General Election
November 19: Deadline for Board of Supervisors to canvass returns
November 23: Official Statewide Canvass of the General Election

What's at Stake

Arizona has long been a hotbed for voter suppression, misinformation, and election interference — with voter suppression bills filed in the state legislature every year, baseless challenges to results in recent elections, and unprecedented federal intrusion. The ACLU of Arizona actively combats these threats through advocacy, education, and litigation. Through legal analysis, advocacy, collaboration, and public awareness campaigns, we aim to ensure that all eligible voters have the resources and information they need to participate in the democratic process.

Know Your Election Officials

Election officials oversee voter registration, determine polling locations, count ballots, certify results, and so much more.

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Know Your Election Officials: Secretary of State, Election Director, Board of Supervisors, County Recorder

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