Election Calendar

Candidate Filing Deadline

Last day for candidates to file nominating petitions with the Arizona Secretary of State for the July 21 primary.

5:00 PM deadline

Military and Overseas Ballots Mailed

Ballots mailed to uniformed military members and overseas citizens (UOCAVA voters) ahead of the primary election.

Voter Registration Deadline

Last day to register to vote or update your registration in time to participate in the July 21 primary election.

Early Voting Begins · Mail Ballots Sent

Ballots mailed to all Active Early Voter List (AEVL) members. In-person early voting also begins at county recorder offices.

Replacement Ballot Request Deadline

Last day to request a replacement mail ballot if yours was lost or damaged.

Mail Ballot Return Deadline

Last day to mail back your completed primary ballot. Ballots must be postmarked by this date to be counted.

Must be postmarked by 7:00 PM

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

Polling locations open statewide. Voters may also return mail ballots in person at any polling location. Scottsdale holds its City Council primary on the same day as the statewide primary.

Polls close at 7:00 PM

Canvass Begins

Counties begin the official canvass of primary election returns.

County Canvass Deadline

All Arizona counties must complete and certify their canvass of primary returns by this date.

Official Statewide Canvass

Arizona Secretary of State certifies the official statewide results of the primary election.

Candidate Filing Deadline (General)

Last day for candidates qualifying for the general election ballot (independent and write-in candidates) to file.

5:00 PM deadline

Military and Overseas Ballots Mailed

Ballots mailed to uniformed military members and overseas citizens (UOCAVA voters) ahead of the general election.

Voter Registration Deadline

Last day to register to vote or update your registration in time to participate in the November 3 general election.

Early Voting Begins · Mail Ballots Sent

Ballots mailed to all Active Early Voter List (AEVL) members. In-person early voting begins at county recorder offices.

Replacement Ballot Request Deadline

Last day to request a replacement mail ballot for the general election.

Mail Ballot Return Deadline

Last day to mail back your completed general election ballot. Must be postmarked by this date.

Must be postmarked by 7:00 PM

Earliest Date to Request an Early Ballot by Mail

First day Phoenix voters in Council Districts 2, 4, 6 & 8 may request an early ballot by mail for the November 3 election.

Publicity Pamphlet Mailed to Households with Registered Voters

The City of Phoenix publicity pamphlet, covering the Council District 2, 4, 6 & 8 races, is mailed to households with registered voters.

Latest Date to Register to Vote

Last day to register to vote (or update your registration) in time to participate in the November 3 Phoenix Council election.

Early Voting Begins & Early Ballots Mailed

Early voting begins and early ballots are mailed to Phoenix voters in Council Districts 2, 4, 6 & 8.

In-Person Voting Prior to Election Day

Window for in-person voting ahead of November 3 election day, October 7 through October 30, 2026.