2026 voter guide
AZ
How to vote in Arizona in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Monday, October 5, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Friday, October 23, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 29 days before Election Day, or on the next immediate business day. By mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day, and received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. In person: 29 days before Election Day, or on the next immediate business day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Arizona. Received by 5pm, 11 days before Election Day
Returning it: Received by 7pm on Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedIn-person early voting runs Wednesday, October 7 through Friday, October 30, 2026 at county recorder offices and other early voting sites.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
10 statewide measures are certified for Arizona's 2026 ballots so far.
Designate Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations MeasureLegislative referral · Crime · Nov 3, 2026
This measure would declare drug cartels to be terrorist organizations under state law and require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to address the threats they pose.
A yes vote means: Designates drug cartels as terrorist organizations and directs the state Department of Homeland Security to address their threats.
A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not designate cartels as terrorist organizations.
Limit Local Grocery Tax Rate to 2% and Require Voter Approval MeasureLegislative referral · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026
This measure would prohibit local governments from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of food items without voter approval. It would also cap such tax rates at 2% of the base price.
A yes vote means: Caps local grocery taxes at 2% and requires voter approval to impose or raise them.
A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not include these limits on local grocery taxes.
Prohibit Confiscation of Military Family Scholarship Account Funds AmendmentConstitutional amendment · School choice · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would prohibit the state from taking money from an Empowerment Scholarship Account belonging to a student who is a child of a military family. It would also void conflicting laws.
A yes vote means: Prohibits the state from confiscating funds from military families' scholarship accounts.
A no vote means: Keeps current law on scholarship account funds unchanged.
Prohibit New Photo Traffic Enforcement Systems MeasureConstitutional amendment · Traffic enforcement · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would prohibit the government from using photo traffic enforcement systems, such as traffic cameras, unless voters approve them.
A yes vote means: Prohibits new photo traffic enforcement systems unless approved by voters.
A no vote means: Keeps current law on photo traffic enforcement unchanged.
Prohibit Race- or Ethnicity-Based Preferential Treatment AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Civil rights · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would prohibit the government from requiring a person to endorse preferential treatment toward, or discrimination against, any individual based on race or ethnicity. It also addresses related public education offices and disciplinary policies.
A yes vote means: Prohibits the government from requiring anyone to endorse race- or ethnicity-based preferential treatment or discrimination.
A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not include this prohibition.
Prohibit School District Union Deductions and Collective Bargaining AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Labor unions · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would prohibit school districts from deducting labor union dues from employee paychecks and from collective bargaining with labor organizations.
A yes vote means: Prohibits school district payroll deductions for union dues and collective bargaining with labor organizations.
A no vote means: Keeps current law on school district payroll deductions and collective bargaining unchanged.
Prohibit Taxes or Fees on Miles Traveled in Motor Vehicle AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Taxes · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would prohibit the government from imposing taxes or fees based on the number of miles a vehicle travels. It would also bar rules that monitor or limit vehicle miles traveled without the person's consent.
A yes vote means: Prohibits taxes or fees based on vehicle miles traveled and nonconsensual monitoring or limiting of miles driven.
A no vote means: Keeps current law, which does not include these prohibitions.
Require School Districts to Spend 60% on Direct Instruction MeasureLegislative referral · Education funding · Nov 3, 2026
This measure would require certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their operational budget on direct instructional expenses.
A yes vote means: Requires certain school districts to spend at least 60% of operational spending on direct instruction.
A no vote means: Keeps current school district spending rules unchanged.
Restrict School Restroom and Locker Room Use Based on Sex MeasureLegislative referral · Gender policy · Nov 3, 2026
This measure would require schools and athletic associations to restrict the use of restrooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, and other private spaces to the sex each space is designated for. It would apply to students, athletes, employees, and other individuals.
A yes vote means: Requires schools and athletic associations to restrict restroom and locker room use based on sex.
A no vote means: Keeps current law on school restroom and locker room policies unchanged.
Voter Identification and Citizenship Voting Requirements AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would make several changes to Arizona election law, including stating that only U.S. citizens may vote in any Arizona election and requiring voters to show a government-issued ID to cast a ballot.
A yes vote means: Requires voters to show a government-issued ID and specifies that only U.S. citizens may vote in Arizona elections.
A no vote means: Keeps current election and voter identification laws unchanged.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Arizona?
Yes — Arizona has official online registration (deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in Arizona can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Arizona, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 29 days before Election Day, or on the next immediate business day. By mail: Postmarked 29 days before Election Day, and received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. In person: 29 days before Election Day, or on the next immediate business day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Arizona deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Arizona election office. Found an error? Tell us.