How to Vote in Arizona: 2026 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours

To vote in the November 3, 2026 general election, register by ≈ October 5, 2026 — 29 days before Election Day.

Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Arizona's official site.

Early voting opens ≈ October 7, 2026 — 27 days before Election Day. It runs through Friday before Election Day.

Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Arizona's official election site.

Any registered voter in Arizona may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: 11 days before Election Day at 5 p.m..

Return rule: Must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day

Details and request forms are at Arizona's official election site.

A non-photo document showing name and address (such as a utility bill or bank statement) is accepted alongside or instead of a photo ID.

NCSL classifies Arizona as "strict": a voter who casts a provisional ballot without ID must provide it by the fifth day after the election for it to count.

See the full list of accepted ID at Arizona's official election site.

Polls are open until 7 p.m. MST on November 3, 2026. Arizona does not observe daylight saving, but Election Day falls after the change anyway.

See how Arizona's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Arizona's official election site.