August 29, 2017 Election
Who is participating:
- Phoenix
- Prescott
- Tucson
- Yuma
Who is participating:
Four cities are conducting an election on August 29, 2017. The topics on the ballot can range from selecting office-holders, such as Mayor and City Council members, to voting on local ballot measures. Why is voting on this important? Because your Mayor and Council make decisions that impact citizens' every day life: police and fire services; water and trash services; parks and recreation; libraries; transportation; and taxes, to name a few. Below you will find more information, as well as a link to the specific city's website. Remember that July 31, 2017 is the last day to register to vote for this election. Make sure your voice is heard and participate in your local election!
Early voting for the August Local Election begins on August 2nd and runs through August 25th. Voters that are on the Permanent Early Voting List, have requested a one-time early ballot or reside in Tucson or Prescott (Ballot By Mail Jurisdictions) will receive their ballot in the mail shortly after August 2nd (Tucson ballots will be mailed on August 9th). Voters may also vote in person at designated early voting locations. To request an early ballot by mail, or to find an early voting location, click here. To return your early ballot, please mail it back by August 22nd or you can drop it off at any vote center (Phoenix and Yuma) or designated ballot drop off sites (Prescott and Tucson). Early ballots must be received no later than 7pm on August 29, 2017 (Election Day).
After arriving at your polling location on Election day you will present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or #3.
LIST #1 - SUFFICIENT PHOTO ID INCLUDING NAME AND ADDRESS (ONE REQUIRED) | |
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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 |
LIST #2 - SUFFICIENT ID WITHOUT A PHOTOGRAPH THAT BEAR THE NAME AND ADDRESS (TWO REQUIRED) | |
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Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television | |
Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election | |
Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration | |
Indian census card | |
Property tax statement of the elector's residence | |
Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification | |
Arizona vehicle insurance card | |
Recorder's Certificate | |
Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder | |
Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material” |
LIST #3 - MIX AND MATCH FROM LISTS #1 AND #2 (TWO REQUIRED) | |
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U.S. Passport without address and one valid item from List 2 | |
U.S. Military identification without address and one valid item from List 2 | |
Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the precinct register accompanied by a non-photo identification from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the precinct register |
CAN I VOTE EARLY?
Absolutely. If you are on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL), you will automatically receive a ballot in your mailbox beginning August 2, 2017. Voters not on PEVL may make a one-time early ballot request or sign up for the Permanent Early Voting List. The deadline to request an early ballot by mail is Friday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m.
Contact your County Recorder's Office to request an early ballot or find early voting locations.
DO I NEED ID TO VOTE EARLY?
If you vote early, either by mail or in person, ID is not required. Your signature on the early 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 the polls on Election Day.
HOW CAN MILITARY & OVERSEAS VOTERS 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.
For more information, UOCAVA voters should visit: the Secretary of State's Website or the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).
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.
WHEN ARE THE POLLS OPEN?
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Find your polling place.