Voting in Elections
Voting in Elections
What to bring to the Polls
When you arrive to vote at the polls on Election Day you will announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or 3. (A.R.S. § 16-579(A)).
Valid identification is also required prior to receiving a ballot at any in-person early voting location or emergency vote center or from a special election board. (A.R.S. § 16-542; § 16-549)
List #1 - Sufficient Photo ID including name and address (One Required)
- Valid Arizona driver license
- Valid Arizona non-operating identification card
- Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
- Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification
Please note: Members of federally-recognized tribes are not required to have an address or photo on their tribal identification in order to cast a provisional ballot.
List #2 - Sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address (Two Required)
- Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television
- Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
- Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
- Indian census card
- Property tax statement of the elector's residence
- Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
- Arizona vehicle insurance card
- Recorder's Certificate
- Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
- Any mailing to the elector marked "Official Election Material"
#3 - Mix & Match from Lists #1 & #2 (Two Required)
- Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the precinct register accompanied by a non-photo identification from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the precinct register
- U.S. Passport without address and one valid item from List 2
- U.S. Military identification without address and one valid item from List 2
Accessible Polling Places: All polling locations and vote centers have been chosen with special needs voters in mind. Each location will provide handicap parking and be able to accommodate individuals in wheelchairs, as well as, individuals with visual or hearing impairments. Oftentimes a temporary modification will be made to the polling location providing easier accessibility for the voter.
Accessible Voting Systems: All polling locations and vote centers must have an accessible voting device for use by voters with disabilities. In addition to the accessible voting devices, each poling location will have magnifying instruments, large print versions of the publicity pamphlets and trained poll workers who are ready to assist you. View the accessible voting device that will be used in your county (PDF).
| County | Device Used |
|---|---|
| Apache | Express Vote |
| Cochise | Express Vote |
| Coconino | Express Vote |
| Gila | Express Vote |
| Graham | Express Vote |
| Greenlee | Express Vote |
| La Paz | Express Vote |
| Maricopa | ICX Accessible Voting Device |
| Mohave | Express Vote |
| Navajo | Express Vote |
| Pima | Express Vote |
| Pinal | AutoMark |
| Santa Cruz | Express Vote |
| Yavapai | OVI-VC |
| Yuma | Express Vote |
Curbside Voting: Voters who are unable to enter the polling location or voting center may ask that a ballot be brought to them by an election poll worker.
Permanent/Active Early Voting: Voters who have a permanent physical disability, just like any other eligible voter, may request to be placed on the Active Early Voter List (AEVL). This will ensure that they will be mailed a ballot for each election that they are eligible for and allows them to vote from the comfort and convenience of their own home.
- Register to be an active early voter online
- Register to be an active early voter by mail (PDF)
If you do not have a residence address, please also complete a 'No Residence Address Confirmation' in addition to the voter registration form.
Assistance Completing Election Materials: If an individual is unable to sign or fully complete election materials such as a voter registration form, early ballot, and early ballot affidavit, they may be assisted by an individual who is willing to help at that person's direction. This also includes receiving assistance at the polling place by poll workers of two different parties, or an individual the voter with a disability chooses.
HAVA Hotline: Disability Rights Arizona will run a hotline to address any election concerns for persons with disabilities. On Election Day, you may wish to call Disability Rights Arizona at 602-274-6287 or 1-800-927-2260 from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Provisional ballots are a fail-safe measure designed to ensure that all eligible voters have their ballots counted.
To check the status of your provisional ballot, click the link below:
Check the Status of Your Provisional Ballot
Types of Provisional Ballots
Provisional Ballot (A.R.S. §16-584(E))
A provisional ballot may be issued to a voter if
- Voter was sent an early ballot
- Voter name does not appear on the signature roster
- Voter is in inactive status
- Voter changed their name
- Voter moved to a new address within the county but did not update their voter registration
Conditional Provisional Ballot (A.R.S. § 16-579(A)(2))
A voter will be issued a conditional provisional ballot if they did not provide acceptable proof of identity to poll workers. In order for their conditional provisional ballot to be counted, the voter must provide proof of identity to the County Recorder by 5:00 pm on:
- The 5th business day following a general election that includes an election for a federal office, or
- The 3rd business day following any election other than a general election.
No person should be turned away from the polls without being offered a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots won't be counted until the county verifies that the voter is in fact registered and eligible to vote. A voter must also be in the correct precinct for their provisional ballot to count if their county does not use vote centers.