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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Key dates and deadlines for Arizona’s 2026 general election

Early voting started across the state Oct. 7, and Election Day is Nov. 3.

Kevin Stone BY KEVIN STONE
Oct 27, 2026, 10:01 AM Updated: 10:02 am
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Detail of a vote sign outside the polling location at the Burton Barr Central Library on November 05, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Arizona’s 2026 midterm election is fast approaching.

Here are the general election deadlines voters need know:

Key dates for 2026 Arizona general election

  • Sept. 19: UOCAVA deadline
  • Oct. 5: Last day to register
  • Oct. 7: Mail ballots sent out and early voting begins
  • Oct. 23: Last day to request a replacement ballot by mail
  • Oct. 27: Last day to mail back completed early ballots
  • Nov. 3: Election Day, polls close at 7 p.m.
  • Nov. 9: First day to canvass returns
  • Nov. 19: Canvass deadline for counties
  • Nov. 23: Official statewide canvass

Arizona’s 2026 primary election was held July 21. Click here to see the full 2025-26 election calendar from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.

Maricopa County residents can check their registration status and track their ballots at BeBallotReady.Vote. Residents in other counties can do so at Arizona.vote.

Arizona recognizes these five parties:

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Hippocrates Lives 4 months ago

I’ve considered weighing all the campaign junk mail I receive and then voting for whoever’s pile weighs the least. The rationale being all that worthless crap costs money, so whoever sent me the least owes the fewest favors. Same applies to the signs eyesores that litter our street corners and unwanted spam calls/texts.

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TheReal AZNative 4 months ago

"campaign signs have sprung up along roadways across the state."
There are intersections with so many candidate signs that you cannot see traffic coming from your left or right.

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C in Texas and Arizona 5 months ago

Wait, I thought I heard somewhere that if you’re voting dem that there’s no deadline for turning in your ballot.

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