Arizona voters are scheduled to head to the polls on March 19 to cast their ballots in the state's presidential primary election.
Vote centers will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and will continue to allow in-person voting and early voters to submit their ballots.
If you're not registered to vote in this election, there's still time to register before the July primary and November general election. online Or print it out Voter Registration Form Mail it to your county recorder's office.
Here's what you need to know before you head to the polls.
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Who is voting for?
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in December Nine Republicans announced Candidates who have qualified for Arizona's presidential primary include former President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley.
President Joe Biden will be running in the presidential primary on the Democratic side, and Fontes announced in December that six Democrats — Frankie Lozada, Gabriel Cornejo, Marianne Williamson, Jason Palmer, Steven Lyons and Dean Phillips — are eligible to appear on the ballot.
Both Biden and Trump have already secured their respective parties' nominations for the presidential election, but voters will still have influence over their choice of presidential candidate.
If the candidate is revealed, will the election be cancelled?
No. Only the state’s Republican and Democratic parties can cancel the override election, and the deadline for each party to do so has passed.
If you vote for a candidate who has dropped out of the race, your vote will still be counted, even though it is highly unlikely that candidate will ever campaign again.
Will there be a designated polling place?
It depends on what county you live in.
Most counties are using Vote Centers for this election, allowing voters to vote at any polling place in their county. These counties are:
- Cochise County
- La Paz County
- Maricopa County
- Navajo County
- Pima County
- Santa Cruz County
- Yavapai County
- Yuma County
Other counties use a district-based voting model in which voters are assigned polling places based on where they live. These counties include:
- Apache County
- Mohave County
- Pinal County
Some counties are adopting a hybrid model, offering some vote center and polling place-based voting options in certain areas. These counties include:
- Coconino County
- Gila County
- Graham County
- Greenlee County
confirm Local election officials Find your county polling place.
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Do I need to show ID at the polls?
Yes, you will need to show identification at the polls unless you submit your mail-in ballot with a signed affidavit envelope.
Acceptable forms of identification include:
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
- Valid state issued ID
- Tribal Enrollment Card
- Other government issued ID
- Two documents with your name and address on them, such as a utility bill or bank statement
I will be turning my ballot in on Election Day. Can I skip the line?
Yes, if you are just dropping off your mail-in ballot, you can go directly to the drop box when you arrive at your polling place without having to wait in line.
I'm an independent, can I still vote?
No. Voters who are not registered with a political party cannot vote in the presidential election.
Independents are eligible to vote in the July primary, but must select either a Republican, Democratic, or municipal-only ballot. Even independents who are on the active early voting list will not automatically receive a primary ballot in the mail unless they contact their county recorder and select a party.
Can I track my vote?
Yes, Maricopa County voters can track their ballot. Ready to vote.Pima County Voters Can Track Their Ballot County Recorder's WebsiteVoters in other parts of Arizona BallotTLux.
What if the polling place closes while I'm in line?
If the polling place closes while you are in line to vote, do not leave. As long as you are in line at 7pm, you have the right to vote.
What if I experience a problem at my polling place?
If you experience any problems at your polling place, you can call the Arizona Secretary of State's Office at 877-THE-VOTE for assistance.
Sasha Hupka covers county government and elections for The Arizona Republic. If you have a tip about elections or voting, sasha.hupka@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on X (formerly Twitter): Sasha HapkaFollow her on Instagram or Threads: Follow.
