Arizona elections, 2023

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This page provides information on the 2023 elections in Arizona, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

Election dates[edit]

Statewide election dates in Arizona are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates[edit]

There were no statewide elections in Arizona this year. See the Ballotpedia calendar page for more election dates.

Offices on the ballot[edit]

Noteworthy elections[edit]

So far, Ballotpedia has not highlighted any elections in this state. Have a suggestion of one we should cover in more detail? Click here and let us know.

Frequently asked questions[edit]

When are the polls open?

6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.^[1]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2023) for more information

Where can I find election results?

Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.

How do primaries work in Arizona?

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Arizona utilizes a semi-closed primary system. Unaffiliated voters may choose which party's primary they will vote in, but voters registered with a party can only vote in that party's primary.^[2][3][4]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

How do I register to vote?

Check your voter registration status here.

To vote in Arizona, one must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of an Arizona county. A voter must be 18 years or older on or before Election Day.^[5]

To be eligible to vote in an election one must register at least 29 days prior to the election. Individuals can register online, in person at the county recorder's office, or by mail.^[6]

Is there an early voting period?

See also: Early voting

Arizona permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.

Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee/mail-in ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.

As of February 2024, 47 states and the District of Columbia permitted no-excuse early voting.

Who is eligible for absentee voting?

See also: Absentee/mail-in voting

The table below displays absentee voting information specific to Arizona's 2024 election cycle.

All voters are eligible to vote absentee/by-mail in Arizona. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee/by-mail.

To vote absentee/by-mail, an absentee/mail-in ballot application must be received by elections officials by 5:00 p.m. 11 days prior to the election. A returned absentee ballot must then be received by elections officials by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.^[7][8]

What are the voter ID laws in Arizona?

See Voter identification laws by state.

How do I file to run for office?

See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Arizona for information on how to run for state or federal office.

What does Ballotpedia cover?

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Local election officials

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

This section lists major events in the post-2020 census redistricting cycle in reverse chronological order. Major events include the release of apportionment data, the release of census population data, the introduction of formal map proposals, the enactment of new maps, and noteworthy court challenges. Click the dates below for additional information.

• Jan. 24, 2022: The commission transmitted the finalized congressional and legislative maps to the secretary of state.
• Jan. 21, 2022: The commission finalized the legislative map in a 3-2 vote, which is effective pending its transmittal to the secretary of state.
• Jan. 18, 2022: The commission finalized the congressional map in a 3-2 vote, which is effective pending its transmittal to the secretary of state.
• Dec. 22, 2021: The commission approved a final congressional and state legislative map, beginning a 26-day review process.
• Dec. 9, 2021: The commission began the process of developing its final draft congressional and state legislative maps.
• Oct. 28, 2021: The commission adopted its approved draft congressional and state legislative maps.
• Oct. 5, 2021: The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission approved its first draft congressional and state legislative map plans.
• Sept. 16, 2021: The U.S. Census Bureau released data from the 2020 census in an easier-to-use format to state redistricting authorities and the public.
• Aug. 12, 2021: The U.S. Census Bureau delivered redistricting data in a legacy format.
• April 26, 2021: The U.S. Census Bureau delivered apportionment counts.

Footnotes[edit]

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