Voting in
Arizona

AZUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Arizona offers no-excuse absentee voting and extensive early voting. Voters can join the Active Early Voting List to automatically receive a mail ballot for every election. Photo ID is required at the polls.

Online Reg AvailableNo-Excuse Absentee

Upcoming Elections in Arizona

Primary

Arizona Primary Election

AZ

Arizona primary elections determine party nominees for the general election. Independent voters in Arizona may choose which party's primary to participate in.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate nomination
  • U.S. House nominations (all 9 districts)
  • Governor nomination
  • +1 more
179 days away
General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

220 days until earliest deadline
OnlineOctober 5, 2026
By MailOctober 5, 2026
In PersonOctober 5, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
Yes
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

Arizona requires photo ID at the polls. Acceptable forms include an Arizona driver's license, tribal enrollment card, or two forms of non-photo ID such as a utility bill and bank statement.

Early Voting

StartsOctober 7, 2026
EndsOctober 30, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Request DeadlineOctober 23, 2026
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • Voters can sign up for the Active Early Voting List to receive mail ballots automatically
  • Early voting runs for about 27 days before Election Day
  • Photo ID is required; two forms of non-photo ID may be used as an alternative
  • Registration closes 29 days before the election
  • Arizona has a permanent early voting list option

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