Where And How To Vote In The Valley

Have questions about voting in the Phoenix area? Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

Who is on the ballot?

If you're still deciding on who to vote for or you don't know who exactly is on the ballot, visit the Citizens Clean Elections Commission or Vote411.org. Both websites have nonpartisan information about federal, state, and local candidates, and provide personal ballots based on your home address.

The Arizona Secretary of State also put out a voter guide with information about the state's ballot propositions and judges up for election.

How do I know if I can vote?

You can check your voter registration at the Arizona Voter Information Portal. If you are not registered to vote, the deadline has passed for the November election.

What do I need to vote?

All voters will need a valid state, federal, or tribal ID with their name and address in order to cast their ballot. A full list of accepted IDs can be found at the secretary of state website.

Is voting in person safe this year?

The chances of catching the coronavirus while voting in-person should be minimal and is about as risky as grocery shopping.

Polling places will also be following COVID-19 regulations. Poll workers will be wearing masks, face shields, and gloves while voters are expected to wear a mask. Most polling places will give you a mask if you don't have one.

Check-in stations will be spaced out, and voters will be asked to stand 6 feet apart from each other while waiting in line. Poll workers will also be sanitizing the area where people vote and anything they touch. Polling places will also have hand sanitizer. Voting may take slightly longer than in past years because of the extra steps being taken to keep everyone safe.

What if I don't what to vote in person?

There is still time to request a mail-in ballot. It can be done via the Arizona Voter Information Portal, but the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 23. These ballots should be mailed in by October 27, but if you miss that deadline, you can always return it to a ballot drop box before Election Day.

Where can I vote in person or drop off a mail-in ballot?

Check out the maps below for locations on where to vote in-person during early voting or on Election Day. More in-person voting locations will open up as Election Day nears.

When can I vote?

Early voting is already happening and Election Day is November 3. Most in-person polling locations are open during regular business hours. On Election Day, polling places close at 7 p.m., but if you're still waiting in line at 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.

Maricopa County:

Pinal County:

There are only three in-person early voting locations open in Pinal County, but more polling places will be open on Election Day. Pinal County voters must vote in their precinct on Election Day. Voters can find their precinct at the Pinal County website.

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