How to Vote in the Elections, Arizona and Nevada

Arizona Nevada

How do I register to vote?

Step 1

Visit the official state website, Service Arizona.

Step 2

Select your language preference, then click
“Begin/Update Voter Registration”.

Step 3

Follow the steps, entering your personal information to verify your voter eligibility.

Step 4

After verification, enter your address information.

Step 5

Select your party preference and either print or email your voter registration receipt.

Step 6

Check out our What’s On The Line and Get Loud pages for more info, then GO OUT AND VOTE!

What is a Primary election?

The purpose of a primary election is to narrow the field of candidates for a given elective office or to determine the nominees for political parties in advance of a general election. Primaries happen several months before a general election. You are not required to vote in primaries, but it is highly recommended as it influences the final candidates that will be eligible to run for the general election.

How do I check or update my voter registration? What’s the deadline for 2024?

It take less than 5 minutes online at Service Arizona

We have same-day voter registration in Nevada, so you can register and vote on Election Day!

What’s on the ballot?

It’s a long ballot this year! All eligible voters will vote for candidates for US President, all the way down to city or town council members and school board candidates.

There will also be several ballot measures on the key issues of voting rights, direct democracy and reproductive freedom. Often times propositions have a greater impact on laws and lives than elected officials so it’s vital that voters weigh in. Make sure to prioritize these propositions this November!

How do I get my ballot in the mail? What’s the deadline for 2024?

You can request it online! The deadline to request a mail-in ballot for the 2024 election is Friday, October 25th.

As of 2021, all registered voters will automatically receive a ballot in the mail unless you have opted out!

Do I have to vote for every race on my ballot?

The state and local offices that have the most immediate impact on our lives are towards the middle of the ballot and ballot initiatives are at the very bottom. Voting for every race is not required, but we strongly encourage it and have several resources to make it easier!

What is the Active Early Voting List (AEVL)?

Signing up for this list means that the voter does not have to contact their county ahead of every election to request an early ballot. The county will automatically mail the voter an early ballot for every election they are eligible to vote in. A voter can remove themselves from the AEVL list at any time. You can sign up for the AEVL on Service Arizona.

How do I sign up to be on the Active Early Voting List?

You can sign up for the AEVL on Service Arizona. There you will be asked if you want to join the AEVL whether you are completing a new voter registration form, or update your existing information.

Can I request a mail-in ballot for the general election? When do I get my mail-in ballot?

You can request a mail-in ballot for the general election. Click this link to request your mail-in ballot as well as sign up for the Active Early Voting List.

Mail-in ballots for both the primary and general elections will go out to voters that are either on the Active Early Voting List or have requested a one-time early ballot. Your ballot will be mailed between the following dates:

Primary Election

July 22, 2022

Last day to request mail-in ballot

July 6-26, 2022

Ballots get mailed

General Election

October 28, 2022

Last day to request mail-in ballot

October 12 - November 1, 2022

Ballots get mailed

How do I vote by mail?

Step 1

Request your early ballot
(either one time request or sign up for Active Early Voting List).

Step 2

Walk yourself to the mailbox and retrieve your ballot
(just like if it was an Amazon order).

Step 3

Bubble in your choices on the ballot
(like your life depends on it, because it kind of does).

Step 4

Place your filled out voted ballot inside the early ballot envelope that came with the ballot.

Step 5

Practice your autograph, I mean, sign the early ballot envelope. If you don’t sign it, they won’t count it!

Step 6

Seal your ballot and return it into the mailbox. You can verify your ballot was received and counted by going to this site.

What do I need to bring to the polls?

First, patience. Second, voters must bring proper ID, as detailed in the list below.

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

IF your ID doesn’t have a photo or if the address does NOT reasonably match the address on your voter record, visit this site to learn about other accepted forms of ID.

Can I vote at any polling location? Where is my nearest polling location?

Unfortunately no, (thanks Arizona government for making this even MORE inconvenient). You can locate your ASSIGNED polling location through the Voter Information Portal. There are *some* counties that use voter centers. Voter centers are locations open on Election Day that every eligible voter can go to as long as you live in that county. You can also check out the County Recorder site to find polling location information.

Type in your residence address here to find your nearest polling location.

How do I vote in person?

Step 1

Make sure you have your required ID, sunscreen and some water. (See What do I need to bring to the polls? for more info on IDs)

Step 2

Go to your assigned polling location or voter center. (You can use our Voting Locations section for help)

Step 3

Wait in line and remember, once you are in line, you are allowed to vote, even if it's past the closing time of the polls.

Step 4

Display your “I VOTED” sticker proudly and make sure to use our hashtags #LatinoLoudAZ, #GetLoud and #StayLoud so we can also see!

Can independent voters vote in Arizona primary elections?

Yes! Arizona has an open primary provision. This means that independent voters are eligible to vote in the primaries!

How do I get my ballot for the primary elections if I am an independent voter?

To receive a ballot in the mail, you must contact your County Recorder's Office to specify the ballot type you wish to be sent to you (Independent, Democratic, Republican). If you are on the Active Early Voting List, you still need to contact your County Recorder.

Can I request a ballot at the polling location on election day?

Yes, you can! Independent Voters who vote in-person need to tell a poll worker which party ballot they wish to vote for. This can either occur at an early voting location or on election day.