With less than two months before the presidential election on Nov. 5, there's still time to make sure you can participate in the process.
Besides participating in the election of a new U.S. president, Arizona's voters will get a chance to elect a new U.S. senator, members of Congress, a new state Legislature, state utility and water regulators, county executives and supervisors, mayors, council members, school board members and justices of the peace during the general election that ends on Nov. 5.
Voters will decide ballot measures on abortion rights, immigration, primary voting and, in Maricopa County, a transportation tax. They will also determine which judges will be retained in the state's most populous counties and elected in the state's smaller counties.
Here's everything you need to know about how to register to vote in Arizona, how to check your registration and other ways to become involved.
Who can vote in Arizona?
In Arizona, you are qualified to register to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old before election day and a resident of Arizona for at least 29 days before the election.
You cannot register to vote if you are a convicted felon and your rights have not been restored, or if you have been adjudicated as an incapacitated person.
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When is the deadline to register to vote?
To vote in the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, youmust be registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 7.
How do I register to vote in Arizona?
If you have an Arizona driver's license or state ID, you can register to vote online atArizona.Vote.
Otherwise, you'll need to register witha paper voter registration form. You can return the form toyour county recorderby mail or drop it off.
If you register with a state paper form, you'll see a section of the form that requires proof of citizenship. The U.S. Supreme Courtrecently limited Arizonans' ability to register to vote without citizenship documents, so you must provide proof of your citizenship status to register using this form. Otherwise, your registration will be rejected. Make sure you include a photocopy of one of these documents:
- Your Arizona driver's license.
- Your Arizona non-operating identification card.
- Your birth certificate.
- The photo identification page of your U.S. passport or passport card.
- Your naturalization documents.
- Your alien registration number.
- Your U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs or tribal identification card.
You can register to vote in some races in the election, including the presidential contest and congressional matchups, even if you do not submit citizenship documents. However, you must usea federal formto register. You will be considered a "federal-only" voter and will not be able to vote a full ballot in upcoming elections.
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Can I register in person?
Yes, you can register in person at your county recorder's office.
You shouldcontact the office directlyfor information on hours and locations.
I think I'm registered. How do I check my voter registration status?
To check your registration status,visitArizona.Voteand click on the blue box that reads, "Your Voter Info." It will take you to the Arizona Voter Information Portal, where you can verify your registration status.
If you live in metro Phoenix, you can also visitBeBallotReady.Voteto check the status of yourregistration.
If I'm not eligible to vote, how can I get involved?
There are several ways to get involved in the causes that matter to you or your community even if you are not eligible to vote in Arizona.
Whether it is supporting a candidate of your preference, advocating for certain ballot measure outcomes, or learning about political impacts on you and your community, here are different ways to engage in the general elections process in Arizona.
- Help register people in your community who are eligible to vote, or work with a local organization that is registering others to vote.
- Do research on an issue or policy you're interested in to find reliable information on the candidates’ stance on the issue and share the information with those who can vote.
- Support a candidate's campaign by volunteering, attending a campaign event or talking to other people about the causes they endorse and why they matter to you.
- Help educate your community on voting resources and distribute information on how, when and where to vote.
- If you can, ask who may need a ride to a voting site on Election Day.
- Contact Arizona Republic staff to share tips related to the elections and the issues that matter to your community or ask questions about our election coverage.
Still have questions?
The Arizona Secretary of State's Office providescontact information for election officialsby county.
All voters can contact the Arizona Secretary of State's Office at 1-877-THE-VOTE or 602-542-8683.
Arizona Republic reporter Sasha Hupka contributed to this article. Shasha covers county government and election administration for The Arizona Republic. Do you have a tip to share on elections or voting? Reach her atsasha.hupka@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter:@SashaHupka.