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July 21, 2026 - Statewide Primary Elections

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Important Dates

  • June
    06UOCAVA Voting Begins
  • June
    22Voter Registration Deadline
  • June
    24Early Voting Begins
  • July
    10Last Day to Request Ballot By Mail*
  • July
    14Mail Back Ballot By
  • July
    17Last Day to Vote Early In-Person
  • July
    21Election Day

*Important Date for Independent (No Party) Voters. Independent voters must choose which ballot they want to vote. The last day to vote early is July 17.


What is the Primary Election on July 21?

Each recognized political party holds a primary election to nominate candidates. The candidates that win the nomination in the primary election advance to the general election. Arizona has an open primary, which allows voters registered as independent (no party) to participate by designating to their County Recorder which partisan ballot they would like to receive.

Independent Voters

Arizona has an open primary, which means all registered voters can participate in the election, including independents. Independent voters can vote early by contacting their County Recorder with their preferred party ballot by July 10 (Note: Independents on the AEVL must tell their County Recorder which ballot to send them if they wish to vote early). Independent voters can also visit their voting location and choose their preferred party ballot on Election Day. For more information, click the button below or see the FAQ's.

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What ballot do I get?

Voter = Ballot Type
Democratic Party = Democratic Party Ballot
Green Party = Green Party Ballot
Libertarian Party = Libertarian Party Ballot
No Labels Party = No Labels Party Ballot
Republican Party = Republican Party Ballot
Independent Voter (No Party Affiliation) Choose one = Democratic Party Ballot, No Labels Party Ballot, Republican Party Ballot, or local non-partisan (if available)

Note: Independents CAN vote in the primary (you do not need to re-register with a party). Independent voters must choose which ballot type they want to vote. Voters may only vote one ballot. (Choose One: Democratic, Republican, or local non-partisan).

Jurisdictional Primaries

Maricopa County has been notified of the following jurisdictions holding an election on July 21, 2026. Contact the jurisdiction directly for more information about their election.

  1. City of Apache Junction - Candidate Elections (Mayor and 3 Council Seats)
  2. City of Avondale - Candidate Elections (3 Council Seats)
  3. City of Buckeye - Candidate Elections (Council Districts 4, 5, and 6)
  4. Town of Carefree - Candidate Elections (Mayor and 3 Council Seats)
  5. Town of Cave Creek - Candidate Elections (Mayor and 6 Council Seats)
  6. City of Chandler - 1 Ballot Measures and Candidate Elections
  7. City of El Mirage - Candidate Elections (Mayor and 3 Council Seats)
  8. Town of Fountain Hills - Candidate Elections (Council)
  9. Town of Gila Bend - Candidate Elections (4 Council Seats)
  10. Town of Gilbert - Candidate Elections (4 Council Seats)
  11. City of Glendale - Candidate Elections
  12. City of Goodyear - Candidate Elections
  13. Town of Guadalupe - Candidate Elections (3 Council Seats)
  14. City of Litchfield Park - Candidate Elections (Mayor and 3 Council Seats)
  15. City of Mesa - Candidate Elections (Council District 4, 5, and 6)
  16. Town of Queen Creek - Candidate Elections (Mayor and 3 Council Seats)
  17. City of Scottsdale (Potential) - (Potential) Candidate Elections (3 Council Seats)
  18. City of Surprise - Candidate Elections (Council Districts 1, 5, and 6)
  19. City of Tolleson - Candidate Elections (3 Council Seats)
  20. Town of Wickenburg - Candidate Elections (3 Council Seats)
  21. Town of Youngtown - Candidate Elections (Mayor and 3 Council Seats)

Ways to Vote

Early Voting

Early voting begins on June 24, 2026. Voters are able to vote by mail or visit an early voting location. Maricopa County has secured 237 Vote Centers for Election Day on July 21, with a phased opening beginning on June 24. Strategically placed in high-traffic areas and along major transportation routes like light-rail, bus routes, and freeways, these Vote Centers are inspected by our team to ensure they meet all requirements for serving voters. Contact your county recorder, contact information below, to request a ballot by mail. For all your voting options please utilize our Voter Dashboard.

Early Voting & Dropbox Locations

Ballot Count Livestream

Voting on Election Day

Maricopa County utilizes vote centers. Vote Centers are voting locations available on Election Day in certain counties. Vote Centers are different than polling places in that any eligible voter can visit a vote center in their county and receive and cast their ballot. Click the button below to view Maricopa County's vote center locations.

Vote Center Locations

Voter Education Tools

MARICOPA COUNTY

Contact Information

County Recorder
Justin Heap
301 West Jefferson, #200
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-506-1511
T.D.D. 602-506-2348
[email protected]

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County Election Director
Rey Valenzuela & Scott Jarrett
510 S Third Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-506-1511
T.D.D. 602-506-2348
[email protected]

Go to 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. Can I vote early?
Absolutely. For the all mail elections voters will automatically receive a ballot in your mailbox beginning 27 days before the election. If you are living in an area not participating in an all mail election voters on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) will receive ballots automatically. Voters not on AEVL may also make a one-time early ballot request or visit a replacement or voting location.
3. What if I have an emergency and can't vote on Election Day?
If a voter cannot vote during the early voting period, emergency voting is available beginning 5pm the Friday before Election Day through 5pm the Monday before Election Day. Voters must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury that they have an emergency that prevents them from voting on Election Day (voters do not need to disclose what the emergency is).
4. Do I need ID to vote early?
If you vote early by mail, 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 early in person, or at a polling place or voting center on Election Day.
List of Acceptable Identification
5. 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
6. 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.

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