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Arizona Voting Guide

Everything you need to know about voting in Arizona (AZ)

Voter Registration

Registration Deadline

29 days before Election Day

Online Registration

Available Register online

How to Register

  • Register online at ServiceArizona.com
  • Download and mail a voter registration form to your county recorder
  • Register in person at your county recorder's office or MVD office

Voter ID Requirements

Requirement:Photo ID required

Accepted Forms of Identification

  • Arizona driver's license or non-operating ID
  • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal ID
  • U.S. federal, state, or local government-issued ID
  • Two forms of non-photo ID (utility bill with name and address, bank or credit union statement, Arizona vehicle registration, property tax statement, etc.)

What if I don't have ID?

If you do not have acceptable ID at the polls, you may cast a provisional ballot and have up to 5 business days after the election to provide acceptable ID to your county recorder.

Early Voting & Absentee / Mail-In Voting

Early Voting

Available

Begins 27 days before Election Day at designated early voting locations

Absentee / Mail-In

No excuse required

Arizona voters can request a one-time early ballot or join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) to automatically receive a ballot for every election. Early ballots must be received by your county recorder by 7:00 PM on Election Day.

Election Day

Polls Open

6:00 AM

Polls Close

7:00 PM

Key Dates & Deadlines

1

October 5, 2026

Voter registration deadline

2

October 7, 2026

Early voting / mail ballots begin

3

October 23, 2026

Last day to request early ballot by mail

4

October 30, 2026

Last day for in-person early voting

5

November 3, 2026

Election Day


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Disclaimer

Voting rules change frequently due to new legislation, court rulings, and administrative updates. The information on this page reflects general requirements as of 2025 and is intended as an educational overview. Always verify current requirements and deadlines with your state or local election office. Key dates shown are approximate for the 2026 general election cycle.