State Election Guide

Arizona election dates and voter deadlines

Arizona 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.

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Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.

Before You Vote

Key voting questions

Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The polls shall be opened in every precinct at 6:00 a.m. on the day of election and shall be closed at 7:00 p.m.,Any qualified voter who at the moment of closing is in the line of waiting voters shall be allowed to prepare and have his ballot deposited by the election board official in the presence of the election board and himself.

How can I find my polling location?

Voter Information Protal can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.

What's on the Arizona ballot in 2026?

Arizona's current statewide calendar includes Arizona General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.

Who can vote in primaries in Arizona?

Arizona has a closed primary system, but independents and unaffiliated voters can vote in any party's primary in state and local elections. The Democratic and Republican presidential primaries in Arizona are both closed.

Election Calendar

Arizona current and upcoming election dates

Arizona General Election 2026

November 3, 2026

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Key deadlines
  1. Voting By Absentee Ballot

    UOCAVA deadline for the November 3, 2026 General Election

  2. Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment

    Voter registration forms are available online, or you can request that a voter registration form be mailed to you from your County Recorder. After completing the form, mail it to your County Recorder’s office. If...

  3. Voter Registration Deadline In Person

    Voter Registration Applications must be completed and returned in person 29 days prior to an election in order to be "registered to vote in that election.". You may visit your County Recorder's office and fill out a...

  4. Voter Registration Deadline Online

    If you have an Arizona Driver’s License and/or an Arizona non-operating identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) you may register to vote through ServiceArizona EZ Voter Registration. You can use...

  5. Early voting begins

    Early voting starts 27 days before Election Day.

  6. Absentee Ballot Request Ends

    Absentee ballot request by Mail, in Person, or online must be received by 5pm, 11 days before Election Day.

  7. Early voting ends

    Early voting ends on the Friday before Election Day.

  8. Absentee Ballot Return Ends

    Completed ballot must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Election Day Rules

Voting on Election Day in Arizona

Time off for voting: Yes

A. A person entitled to vote at a primary or general election held within this state may, on the day of election, absent himself for the purpose of voting from the service or employment at which he is employed if there are less than three consecutive hours between the opening of the polls and the beginning of his regular workshift or between the end of his regular workshift and the closing of the polls. In such event, he may...

Voting at the polls on Election Day

You may visit your County Recorder’s office and fill out a registration form in person.

Voter ID: Non-strict non-photo ID

Can I register at the polls on Election Day?

No. Arizona does not list same-day voter registration. You must register by the voter registration deadline to vote in an election in Arizona.