Voting Guide: Arizona
Below, you will find resources to help you become one of our informed students, engaged, civic-minded, and informed voters.
As a member of the All In Campus Democracy Challenge, SCC is recognized for its commitment to improving democratic engagement, increasing student voter participation rates, and graduating students with a lifelong commitment to being informed and active citizens.
2024 Election Information, Dates, and Registration Deadlines
| Date | Election Information |
|---|---|
| July 1 | Voter Registration Deadline |
| July 19 | Mail-in Ballot Application Deadline |
| July 30 | Primary Election |
| Oct. 7 | Voter Registration Deadline |
| Oct. 9‑Nov. 1 | Early Voting |
| Oct. 25 | Mail-in Ballot Application Deadline |
| Nov. 5 | General Election |
How to Register?
How Can I Vote?
How Can I Vote?
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By Mail
In Arizona, voters do not need an excuse to vote early by mail. They can request a mail ballot by submitting a form online or in writing or by calling or emailing their County Recorder's office. For more information, visit Early Voting. Voters may also track their mail ballot by following this link.
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Early In-Person
A voter may cast their ballot at an early voting location site from the 27th day before Election Day up to and including the Friday before Election Day. Early voting hours and days vary by county. Contact your county recorder for specific information.
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Election Day
Voting sites will be open from 6 am until 7 pm on Election Day. Curbside voting is available to voters who cannot enter the polling place. Voters can locate their Election Day polling place by visiting the Arizona Voter Information Portal. If you are in line by the closing time, you have a right to vote.
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Additional Information
For additional information on local and municipal elections, please visit Election Calendars and Upcoming Events.
Events
Check out Events on campus to Get Informed!
Voter Education Resources
- Arizona Secretary of State (Arizona Election and Election Results)
- AZ Teen Voter (Helpful information for eligible teen voters)
- AZ Voter (Helpful information for eligible adult voters)
- BeBallotReady.vote (Dashboard of your voting and ballot status)
- Campus Vote Project (Deadlines, locations, materials)
- The League of Women Voters (Educating Voters)
- CIRCLE's Voter Education and Research
- Arizona Clean Elections ( Voter Education Guide and Candidate Information)
- Vote Smart (Information about and voting record of elected officials)
- I citizen (Civic engagement app that empowers citizens to make their voices heard on civic and political issues)
- Federal Voting Assistance Program (Registration assistance for military/overseas voting)
- Voto Latino (Programs to engage, educate, and empower Latinos)
- ASU Center for Race & Democracy (Delivering Democracy Lectures)
- Our Vote, Our Future (recorded event discussing the importance of voting in national and local elections)
- Arizona Judicial Performance Review(Find information on the list of judges on your ballot)
- Open Secrets (Info from political watchdogs Center for Responsive Politics and National Institute on Money in Politics)
- Student Training & Education in Public Service (Online Guide for First-Time Voters)
Voter Registration
Get Registered! Voter Registration Forms are available in the Office of Student Experience & Leadership or you can register online through the Arizona Secretary of State. To register to vote in Arizona, you must:
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be a resident of Arizona and the county listed on your registration.
- Be 18 or older on or before the day of the next General Election.
You can also check if you’re registered and get more information at Can I Vote? Watch for upcoming Voter Registration drives on campus!