Election Day is almost here. Do you know how you’re voting?
Voters will decide important races for governor, attorney general and secretary of state in Arizona on Nov. 3.
Plus, Arizonans will vote on two swing congressional seats that could help determine the balance of the U.S. House of Representatives.
There are many ways to cast a ballot in the November midterm election. Many voters use the state’s mail-in voting system, while others vote in person early or on Election Day.
If you plan to vote in the upcoming election, there are important dates to keep in mind.
Here’s what to know about voting in Arizona.
When is the last day to vote for midterms?
The last day to vote in the midterms is Election Day on Nov. 3.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Arizona. If you are in line by 7 p.m.,
you will be allowed to vote.
How to vote in the US midterms
Arizona voters have many options to vote in the November midterm election.
Voters can cast a ballot in the mail. The last day to request a mail-in ballot from your county recorder’s office is Oct. 23. Mail it back by Oct. 27, or bring it to a drop box or voting center by the end of voting on Election Day.
You can cast a ballot early in person until Oct. 30, the Friday before election day.
Voters can also vote in person on Election Day. Find your polling location at my.arizona.vote.
What is Katie Hobbs' veto record?
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is well-known for vetoing legislation sent to her desk by the Republican-majority state Legislature.
Hobbs has vetoed a record 541 pieces of legislation since she became governor in 2023.
She is running for reelection against Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona.
When does early voting end in Arizona?
In-person early voting ends on Oct. 30, which is the Friday before Election Day.
When are early ballots due in Arizona?
Voters who cast their ballots by mail should do so by Oct. 27 to ensure they arrive in time to be counted.
If you miss the deadline, you can bring your ballot to an official drop box, drop it off at a voting center or cast a ballot in person by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
When are midterm ballots due?
All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
What is Proposition 144 in Arizona?
Proposition 144 is a ballot measure that voters will decide in the upcoming election.
The measure would require all Arizona voters to show government-issued ID before they cast a ballot in any election, including those who vote by mail. It would enshrine in the Arizona Constitution that only citizens may register and vote in Arizona elections, which is already a state law.
The proposal was sent to voters by the Republican-majority state Legislature. It is opposed by Democrats, including Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who say it would dramatically curtail Arizona’s popular vote-by-mail system.
When do mail in ballots have to be received to be counted 2026?
All ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to be counted.
Stephanie Murray covers national politics and the Trump administration for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She co-hosts “The Gaggle,” The Republic’s weekly politics podcast. Reach her at stephanie.murray@usatodayco.com, on X and TikTok @stephanie_murr and on Instagram @stephaniemurray.news.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Voting in the midterm election? Here's what to know in Arizona
