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.

Before You Vote

Key voting questions

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

Arizona poll hours for the next listed election are 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m..

How can I find my polling location?

Use the Arizona election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.

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

Confirm Arizona time-off-for-voting rules with state election officials or your employer before Election Day.

Voting at the polls on Election Day

Vote at your assigned polling place and review Arizona voter ID or check-in requirements before you go.

Can I register at the polls on Election Day?

Register before the listed Arizona deadline unless state or local election officials confirm an Election Day registration option for your address.

Last reviewed: October 14, 2026. Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.