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Per A.R.S. §16-461 D, as amended by Laws 2026, Chapter 34, in 2026, the United States Postal Service currently operates processing and distribution centers in Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Tucson (Pima County). Maricopa and Pima Counties shall mail out sample ballots at least eleven (11) days before a general election. All other counties do not contain a USPS Processing and Distribution Center and shall mail out sample ballots at least fourteen (14) days prior to a general election.

Elections Calendar & Upcoming Events

Election Dates

March 10, 2026 Election
January 24, 2026UOCAVA deadline for the March 10, 2026 Election
February 9, 2026Last day to register to vote in the March 10, 2026 Election at 11:59 p.m.
February 11, 2026Early voting begins and early ballots mailed
March 10, 2026Election Day
March 16, 2026First day to canvass returns for the March 10, 2026 Election
March 30, 2026Last day to canvass returns for the March 10, 2026 Election
May 19, 2026 Election
April 4, 2026UOCAVA deadline for the May 19, 2026 Election
April 20, 2026Last day to register to vote in the May 19, 2026 Election at 11:59 p.m.
April 22, 2026Early voting begins and early ballots mailed
May 19, 2026Election Day
May 25, 2026First day to canvass returns for the May 19, 2026 Election Election
June 8, 2026Last day to canvass returns for the May 19, 2026 Election
July 21, 2026 Primary Election
June 6, 2026UOCAVA deadline for the July 21, 2026 Primary Election
June 22, 2026Last day to register to vote in the July 21, 2026 Primary Election at 11:59 p.m.
June 24, 2026Early voting begins and early ballots mailed
July 21, 2026Primary Election Day
July 27, 2026First day to canvass returns for the July 21, 2026 Primary Election
August 3, 2026Deadline for Board of Supervisors to canvass returns for the July 21, 2026 Primary Election
August 6, 2026Official Statewide Canvass of the July 21, 2026 Primary Election
November 03, 2026 General Election
September 19, 2026UOCAVA deadline for the November 3, 2026 General Election
October 5, 2026Last day to register to vote in the November 3, 2026 General Election at 11:59 p.m.
October 7, 2026Early voting begins and early ballots mailed
November 3, 2026General Election Day
November 9, 2026First day to canvass returns for the November 3, 2026 General Election
November 19, 2026Deadline for Board of Supervisors to canvass returns for the November 3, 2026 General Election
November 23, 2026Official Statewide Canvass of the November 3, 2026 General Election

Campaign Finance Filing Dates

2025-2028 Campaign Finance Reporting Calendar (PDF)

Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
2025 Cumulative Report1/1/2025 (or from the last report if the committee skipped the 2024 cycle) -
Wed, December 31, 2025
Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Thu, January 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 1Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Tue, March 31, 2026
Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Wed, April 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 2Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Tue, June 30, 2026
Wed, July 01, 2026 -
Wed, July 15, 2026
2026 Post-Primary ElectionWed, July 01, 2026 -
Tue, July 21, 2026
Wed, July 22, 2026 -
Wed, August 05, 2026
2026 Quarter 3Wed, July 22, 2026 -
Wed, September 30, 2026
Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, October 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 4Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, December 31, 2026
Fri, January 01, 2027 -
Fri, January 15, 2027

Statewide

Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
2025 Quarter 3Tue, July 01, 2025 -
Tue, September 30, 2025
Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, October 15, 2025
2025 Quarter 4Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, December 31, 2025
Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Thu, January 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 1Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Tue, March 31, 2026
Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Wed, April 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 2Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Tue, June 30, 2026
Wed, July 01, 2026 -
Wed, July 15, 2026
2026 Post-Primary ElectionWed, July 01, 2026 -
Tue, July 21, 2026
Wed, July 22, 2026 -
Wed, August 05, 2026
2026 Quarter 3Wed, July 22, 2026 -
Wed, September 30, 2026
Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, October 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 4Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, December 31, 2026
Fri, January 01, 2027 -
Fri, January 15, 2027

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-927(B), the reporting period for a candidate committee’s first campaign finance report of the election cycle shall cover the entire election cycle to date.

*Effective April 15, 2018, reporting deadline extended to next business day. See A.R.S. §§ 1-243(A) and A.R.S. § 1-303.

This table does not include potential additional filing deadlines provided for by the Citizens Clean Elections Act. Please contact the Citizens Clean Elections Commission for further information.

Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
2025 August Post-Election (Quarter 3)Sun, July 20, 2025 -
Tue, September 30, 2025
Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, October 15, 2025
2025 November Pre-ElectionWed, October 01, 2025 -
Sat, October 18, 2025
Sun, October 19, 2025 -
Mon, October 20, 2025
2025 November Post-Election (Quarter 4)Sun, October 19, 2025 -
Wed, December 31, 2025
Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Thu, January 15, 2026
2026 March Pre-ElectionThu, January 01, 2026 -
Sat, February 21, 2026
Sun, February 22, 2026 -
Mon, February 23, 2026
2026 March Post-Election (Quarter 1)Sun, February 22, 2026 -
Tue, March 31, 2026
Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Wed, April 15, 2026
2026 May Pre-ElectionWed, April 01, 2026 -
Sat, May 02, 2026
Sun, May 03, 2026 -
Mon, May 04, 2026
2026 May Post-Election (Quarter 2)Sun, May 03, 2026 -
Tue, June 30, 2026
Wed, July 01, 2026 -
Wed, July 15, 2026
2026 Pre-Primary ElectionWed, July 01, 2026 -
Sat, July 04, 2026
Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Mon, July 06, 2026
2026 Post-Primary Election (Quarter 3)Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Wed, September 30, 2026
Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, October 15, 2026
2026 Pre-General ElectionThu, October 01, 2026 -
Sat, October 17, 2026
Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Mon, October 19, 2026
2026 Post-General Election (Quarter 4)Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Thu, December 31, 2026
Fri, January 01, 2027 -
Fri, January 15, 2027

A standing committee is a political action committee or political party that is active in more than one reporting jurisdiction in this state and that files a statement of organization in a format prescribed by the secretary of state. See A.R.S. 16-901(48).

*Effective April 15, 2018, reporting deadline extended to next business day. See A.R.S. §§ 1-243(A) and A.R.S. § 1-303.

Note: This table does not include potential additional filing deadlines provided for by the Citizens Clean Elections Act. Please contact the Citizens Clean Elections Commission for further information.

Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
2025 Quarter 3Tue, July 01, 2025 -
Tue, September 30, 2025
Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, October 15, 2025
2025 Quarter 4Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, December 31, 2025
Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Thu, January 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 1Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Tue, March 31, 2026
Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Wed, April 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 2Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Tue, June 30, 2026
Wed, July 01, 2026 -
Wed, July 15, 2026
2026 Pre-Primary ElectionWed, July 01, 2026 -
Sat, July 04, 2026
Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Mon, July 06, 2026
2026 Post-Primary Election(Quarter 3)Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Wed, September 30, 2026
Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, October 15, 2026
2026 Pre-General ElectionThu, October 01, 2026 -
Sat, October 17, 2026
Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Mon, October 19, 2026
2026 Post-General Election (Quarter 4)Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Thu, December 31, 2026
Fri, January 01, 2027 -
Fri, January 15, 2027

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-927(A).

*Effective April 15, 2018, reporting deadline extended to next business day. See A.R.S. §§ 1-243(A) and A.R.S. § 1-303.

Note: This table does not include potential additional filing deadlines provided for by the Citizens Clean Elections Act. Please contact the Citizens Clean Elections Commission for further information.

Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
2025 Quarter 3Tue, July 01, 2025 -
Tue, September 30, 2025
Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, October 15, 2025
2025 Quarter 4Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, December 31, 2025
Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Thu, January 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 1Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Tue, March 31, 2026
Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Wed, April 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 2Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Tue, June 30, 2026
Wed, July 01, 2026 -
Wed, July 15, 2026
2026 Pre-Primary ElectionWed, July 01, 2026 -
Sat, July 04, 2026
Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Mon, July 06, 2026
2026 Post-Primary Election (Quarter 3)Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Wed, September 30, 2026
Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, October 15, 2026
2026 Pre-General ElectionThu, October 01, 2026 -
Sat, October 17, 2026
Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Mon, October 19, 2026
2026 Post-General Election (Quarter 4)Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Thu, December 31, 2026
Fri, January 01, 2027 -
Fri, January 15, 2027

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-926(H).

*Effective April 15, 2018, reporting deadline extended to next business day. See A.R.S. §§ 1-243(A) and A.R.S. § 1-303.

Note: This table does not include potential additional filing deadlines provided for by the Citizens Clean Elections Act. Please contact the Citizens Clean Elections Commission for further information.

Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
2025 Quarter 3Tue, July 01, 2025 -
Tue, September 30, 2025
Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, October 15, 2025
2025 Quarter 4Wed, October 01, 2025 -
Wed, December 31, 2025
Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Thu, January 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 1Thu, January 01, 2026 -
Tue, March 31, 2026
Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Wed, April 15, 2026
2026 Quarter 2Wed, April 01, 2026 -
Tue, June 30, 2026
Wed, July 01, 2026 -
Wed, July 15, 2026
2026 Pre-Primary ElectionWed, July 01, 2026 -
Sat, July 04, 2026
Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Mon, July 06, 2026
2026 Post-Primary Election (Quarter 3)Sun, July 05, 2026 -
Wed, September 30, 2026
Thu, October 01, 2026 -
Thu, October 15, 2026
2026 Pre-General ElectionThu, October 01, 2026 -
Sat, October 17, 2026
Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Mon, October 19, 2026
2026 Post-General Election (Quarter 4)Sun, October 18, 2026 -
Thu, December 31, 2026
Fri, January 01, 2027 -
Fri, January 15, 2027

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-926(H).

*Effective April 15, 2018, reporting deadline extended to next business day. See A.R.S. §§ 1-243(A) and A.R.S. § 1-303.

Note: This table does not include potential additional filing deadlines provided for by the Citizens Clean Elections Act. Please contact the Citizens Clean Elections Commission for further information.

Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
Report Name Reporting Period Filing Period
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Lobbying Reporting Dates

2026 Lobbying Reporting Calendar (PDF)

Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 41-1231, 41-1232, 41-1232.01, 41-1232.02, 41-1232.03, 41-1232.04, and 41-1232.05.

Name of Report Period Covered Filing Period Who has to file the Report
Biennial Lobbyist Registration RenewalFor 2026 - 2027 termDecember 1, 2025 -
January 12, 2026
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
Lobbyist for Compensation
2025 4th Quarter Lobbyist Expenditure ReportOctober 1, 2025 -
December 31, 2025
January 1, 2026 -
February 2, 2026
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
Lobbyist for Compensation
2026 1st Quarter Lobbyist Expenditure ReportJanuary 1, 2026 -
March 31, 2026
April 1, 2026 -
April 30, 2026
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
Lobbyist for Compensation
2026 2nd Quarter Lobbyist Expenditure ReportApril 1, 2026 -
June 30, 2026
July 1, 2026 -
July 31, 2026
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
Lobbyist for Compensation
2026 3rd Quarter Lobbyist Expenditure ReportJuly 1, 2026 -
September 30, 2026
October 1, 2026 -
November 2, 2026
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
Lobbyist for Compensation
2026 4th Quarter Lobbyist Expenditure ReportOctober 1, 2026 -
December 31, 2026
January 1, 2027 -
February 1, 2027
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
Lobbyist for Compensation
Name of Report Period Covered Filing Period Who has to file the Report
2025 Annual Expenditure Report for Principals and Public BodiesJanuary 1, 2025 -
December 31, 2025
January 1, 2026 -
March 2, 2026
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
(File reports on behalf of Principals and Public Bodies)
Biennial Principal/Public Body Registration RenewalFor 2027 - 2028 termDecember 01, 2026 -
January 11, 2027
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
(File renewals on behalf of Principals and Public Bodies)
2026 Annual Expenditure Report for Principals and Public BodiesJanuary 1, 2026 -
December 31, 2026
January 1, 2027 -
March 1, 2027
Designated Lobbyist
Designated Public Lobbyist
(File reports on behalf of Principals and Public Bodies)
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Initiative, Referendum, & Recall Filing Dates

Important Dates
Ballot Measure Argument Portal Opens May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Ballot Measure Argument Portal Submissions Due Date June 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Initiative Filings Due Date July 2, 2026
General Election Date November 3, 2026
Signature Requirements
Constitutional Amendments 383,923
Initiative Measures 255,949
Referendum Petitions 127,975
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Candidate Dates

Begin Filing Nomination Papers, Petitions, & QCs for CCEC Candidates January 1, 2026*
Beginning of Filing Period for Traditionally Funded Candidates February 21, 2026
Close of Filing Period for All Candidates March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

* Because the first day of the filing period falls on a Saturday or holiday, the first day to file with our office is the next business day.

Begin CCEC Qualifying Period August 1, 2025
Candidate Filing Period for CCEC Participating Candidates January 1, 2026* – March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Deadline to File Application for Certification as a Participating CCEC Candidate July 14, 2026
Deadline for Participating Candidates to file QCs/Application to Receive Funds July 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM

* Because the first day of the filing period falls on a holiday, the first day to file with our office is the next business day.

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Elections FAQ

An early ballot may be requested through our new Voter Information Portal or by contacting your County Recorder's office. To have your name placed on the Active Early Voter List (AEVL), complete a new voter registration form and check the box marked "YES, I want to automatically receive an early ballot for each election for which I am eligible." Or you can log in to AZMVDNow and complete this request online.

  • Online – If you have an Arizona Driver License and/or an Arizona non-operating I.D. card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) you may register to vote through AZMVDNow EZ Voter Registration
    1. Log on to AZMVDNow
    2. Select your language preference, then click "Begin Voter Registration"
    3. Verify your voter eligibility
    4. Enter your information in the required fields
    5. Verify address information
    6. You can now select your party preference

    If you are having trouble logging in to the AZMVDNow website, you can print off a Voter Registration Form and fill it out with your new information. After you finish, mail the completed form to your County Recorder's office and your information will be updated.

    If you do not have a residence address, please also complete a 'No Residence Address Confirmation' in addition to the voter registration form.
  • By Mail – You can either print off a form online or request that a registration form be mailed to you from your County Recorder. After completing the voter registration form, mail it to your County Recorder's office
  • In-Person – You may visit your County Recorder's office and fill out a registration form in person
  • Address Confidentiality Program Members – You should only register to vote through the ACP process.

After you have successfully registered to vote you will receive a voter registration card in the mail within 4-6 weeks.

If you're a Maricopa County voter, visit locations.maricopa.vote to find a voting location. If you have any questions, please call 602-506-1511.

If you're a Pima County voter, visit pima.gov to find a voting location. If you have any questions, please call 520-724-4330.

If you are having issues searching your Residence Address please contact your local Election Official by visiting County Election Contact Info

 

The voter registration deadline for the General Election has been extended to 5 p.m. on October 15, 2020 by a court order. Check back here often for this and the other trusted information you need throughout the 2020 election season. All voter registration forms sent by U.S. mail must be received on or before the deadline. To see all voter registration deadlines, including for local elections. To see all voter registration deadlines, including for local elections, go to arizona.vote.

The deadline to update your voter registration or register to vote in an upcoming election is midnight on the 29th day before the election. For the 2020 State Primary Election, the deadline to register or update your registration is midnight on July 6, 2020. For the 2020 General Election, the deadline is midnight on October 5, 2020. To see all voter registration deadlines, including for local elections, go to arizona.vote. All voter registration forms sent by U.S. mail must be postmarked on or before the deadline.

Every qualified elector is required to show proof of identity at the polling place before receiving a ballot. Find out what qualifies as an acceptable form of identification in Arizona.

Yes! Arizona has an open primary law which allows any voter who is registered as independent to cast a ballot for one of the officially recognized political parties in State Primary Elections. Independent voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (AEVL) will receive a postcard in the mail asking them to choose which party ballot they wish to receive for the Primary Election. The corresponding primary ballot will then be sent by mail to the voter to complete approximately 27 days prior to the election. Independent voters who go to the polls on Election Day will be given the option to choose a party ballot at that time.

Note: This DOES NOT apply to the Presidential Preference Election. Voters must be registered with a recognized party to vote in the Presidential Preference Election.

The state of Arizona uses E-qual to verify that the person signing the qualifying slip or nomination petition is eligible to do so. After successful verification, the person can give $5 qualifying contribution slips or sign a nomination petition for candidates the person is eligible to vote for in the election.

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If you need assistance using azmvdnow.gov to register or update voter information, please see our AZMVDNow Guide or reach out to our office at [email protected] or by calling 1-877-THE-VOTE.

You do not need postage if you mail your ballot back in Arizona.

All early ballots come with a postage-paid return envelope. There is no need to add postage. Voters should remember to sign and date the return envelope, and to include a phone number in case election officials need to follow up with you.

If you have lost or damaged your ballot-by-mail, you may request a replacement ballot via mail or in-person.

To request a replacement ballot-by-mail, contact your County Recorder's Office directly. Requests must be made no later than 11 days prior to Election Day. A.R.S. § 16-542(E).

You may also visit a voting location on or before Election Day to vote in-person. Visit my.arizona.vote to find your correct voting location.

The County will cancel your prior ballot if you request a replacement ballot.

No, Official Election Mail cannot be forwarded automatically by the postal service. If you will be out of town during the election, you may request to have your ballot sent to your temporary address. Contact your County Recorder directly to make this request.

Find your County Recorder's contact information

You may track the status of your ballot at my.arizona.vote to confirm that it was received and counted.

If you live in Pima County or Maricopa County, check with your county election officials for status updates.

If you have further questions, you can reach out to our office at [email protected] or by calling 1-877-THE-VOTE.

You can also reach out to your county recorder's office (County Election Officials Contact Information) for further assistance.

Contact Elections

Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
1700 W Washington St Fl 7
Phoenix AZ 85007-2808

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