Voting day has arrived. Arizona is a key battleground state in the presidential election.
There are also more high-profile elections, including a U.S. Senate race between Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego, several legislative showdowns and bills on abortion access, open primaries, and immigration. Scheduled.
So, you may be wondering, will you be able to vote anywhere in the state on Tuesday, November 5th? The short answer is, no, you can’t actually vote.
Certain counties in Arizona require voters to vote at specific polling places, while others allow voters to vote anywhere within the county.
Here’s more information on whether you need to go to a specific polling place and how to find one near you.
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Can I vote anywhere in Arizona?
No, some counties require voters to vote at a specific polling place. In other counties, voters will be allowed to go to any polling place within the county.
Do I have to go to a specific polling place?
Your assigned polling place depends on your county.
Most counties will use a vote center model for this election, allowing voters to cast their ballots at any polling place within county lines. Those counties include:
- cochise county
- La Paz County
- Maricopa County
- navajo county
- pima county
- santa cruz county
- Yavapai County
- Yuma County
Other counties plan to use a precinct-based voting model that assigns voters a polling place based on their residence. Those counties include:
- apache county
- mojave county
- Pinal County
Some counties use a hybrid model, offering several vote centers and precinct-based voting options in certain areas. Those counties include:
- Coconino County
- Gila County
- graham county
- greenlee county
How to find a polling place in Arizona
Not sure when or where to vote? Click here. Your county’s election website or go to my arizona vote. Maricopa County voters can use location.maricopa.votePima County voters can use: Pimagob.
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