2020 Primary Election - Gila County

Learn about the August 4th Primary Election in Gila County.

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Important Dates

  • June
    20 UOCAVA Ballots Mailed
  • July
    6 Voter registration deadline
  • July
    8 Early voting begins
  • July
    24 Last day to request a ballot by mail*
  • July
    29 Mail in your early ballot by
  • July
    31 Last day to vote early in person
  • August
    4 Election Day**

*Important Date for Independent (No Party) Voters. Independent voters must choose which ballot they want to vote. If voting Democratic or Republican, you won't need to re-register. If voting by mail, voters must contact their County Recorder by July 24th to specify which ballot they would like to receive (even if a voter is on the Permanent Early Voting List). Otherwise, the County Recorder won't know which ballot to send and one will not be mailed. If voting in person, a voter would ask the election worker for the ballot of their choice. The last day to vote early is July 31st!

**The dates above reflect the law as amended by SB1154, which changed the primary election date.

What is the Primary Election on August 4th?

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” to participate by designating to their County Recorder which ballot they would like to receive.

Independent Voters

Arizona has an open primary, which means all registered voters can participate in the August 4th Primary Election, including independents. Independents on the Permanent Early Voting List must tell their County Recorder which party ballot to send them by July 24th if they wish to vote by mail. Or, independent voters can visit a voting location in person and tell the poll worker which ballot they would like to vote. Local, non-partisan ballots may be available, please check with your County Recorder's Office. For more information, see the FAQ's below.

Ways to Vote

The Impact on Voting Due to COVID-19

The coronavirus has greatly impacted how communities are able to conduct many aspects of everyday life, from doing business to providing important services. Voting is crucial to our nation's electoral process and voters have options on how to cast their ballot. It's important to pick the option that works best for you.

If you prefer to vote in person, you can vote at an early voting location (typically less crowded than the polls on election day) or you can vote on Election Day. County elections officials are working hard to ensure personal protective equipment, sanitation supplies and social distancing are available at in-person voting locations. If you prefer to not go to the polls this year, voting by mail is an option that approximately 80% of Arizona voters utilize. It is safe, secure and verifiable. It's your vote, you choose how you want to cast it.

AZ Vote Safe Guide

Ballot by Mail:

Ballots will be mailed to voters starting on July 8th. You can learn more about the security of voting by mail here, and you can request a ballot by mail by clicking the button below. Voters can return their early ballot by mail (postage is pre-paid) and the recommended mail back date is July 29th. Or you can drop it off at any voting location in your county (including early voting or election day) or at official ballot drop boxes. These locations can be found in our Voter Dashboard. All ballots must be RECEIVED by 7pm on Election Day.

Request a Ballot by Mail

Voting Early in Person:

Early voting locations will be available beginning on July 8th. Voters must show ID when voting in person. In-person early voting is available at both Recorder Office locations at 1400 E Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501 & 201 W Frontier St., Payson, AZ 85541 (open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Note - The Payson office is closed from 12 PM to 1 PM. Other early voting sites may be available. Click the Voter Dashboard button below to find early voting locations.

Voter Dashboard

Voting on Election Day:

Polls are open from 6am - 7pm and voters must show ID when voting on Election Day. Gila County will be using a hybrid election model. All voters will have a precinct-assigned polling place in addition to six vote centers being available. Voters must go to their assigned polling place on Election Day or one of the six vote centers. Click the button below to view Gila County's voting location Information!

Gila County's Voting Location Information

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