LocationElection TypeWhat's on the Ballot
DouglasBallot by MailMayoral Runoff

Important Dates

  • UOCAVA Ballots MailedSaturday
    April4
  • Voter Registration Deadline*Monday
    April20
  • Ballots MailedWednesday
    April22
  • Last Day to Request a Replacement Ballot by MailFriday
    May8
  • Mail in Your Ballot byWednesday
    May13
  • Last Day to Vote Before Election DayFriday
    May15
  • Election DayTuesday
    May19

*As of Aug 9, 2017, voter registration deadlines falling on a legal holiday or weekend move to the next immediate business day, pursuant to changes enacted by SB 1307.

City of Douglas Voters

The election happening in the City of Douglas is a ballot by mail election. This means the county will automatically mail a ballot to every eligible voter. The purpose of this election is determine who will be elected as Mayor.

Because this is a ballot by mail election, the Cochise County Recorder's Office will be serving as ballot replacement site. The Recorder's Office is located at 1415 Melody Lane, Building E, Bisbee, AZ 85603 (Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM). The Recorder's Office will be open from 6 AM to 7 PM on election day.

Douglas City Hall will also be serving as a replacement center but only on Election Day (May 19th). City Hall is located at 425 E 10th St, Douglas, AZ 85607 (Election Day Hours: 6 AM to 7 PM).

What's on the Ballot?

Cochise County Recorder's Website

Voting FAQ

1. When are the polls open?

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Don't forget your ID!

2. Do I need ID to vote before election day?

It depends. If you vote by mail, ID is not required. Your signature on the mail in ballot affidavit is compared to your voter registration record by the County Recorder to determine if the signature is valid.

ID is required if you vote at a ballot replacement site!

3. How can military & overseas voters (UOCAVA) get a ballot?

Military and Overseas voters have special voting rights under federal and state law (Uniformed & Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)). These rights include the use of a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register to vote and request an early ballot as well as the use of a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), which serves as an emergency back-up ballot. Learn More

4. Do I have to vote everything on my ballot?

No, voters do not have to vote everything on their ballot. The votes they do cast will still be counted. However, we encourage voters to vote down the ballot as local races, propositions, judges, etc. can impact voters' daily lives.