State Primary - Gila
Home Voting July 21, 2026 - State Primary July 21, 2026 Primary Election - Gila

July 21, 2026 - Statewide Primary Elections

LocationElection TypeWhat's on the Ballot
StatewideHybridCandidates
Propositions
Potential Local Measures

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

Gila 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 Globe - Four City Council Positions
  2. Town of Miami - Four Council Seats
  3. Town of Payson - Mayor, 3 Council Seats, Home Rule
  4. Town of Winkleman - Three Council Seats
  5. Town of Star Valley - Four Council Seats, Home Rule
  6. Town of Hayden - Two 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. The Gila County Recorder's Office, in both Globe and Payson, will be serving as early voting sites. The Globe facility is located at 1400 E. Ash St., Globe, AZ 85501 and the Payson facility is located at 707 S. Colcord Rd., Payson, AZ 85541. Hours at both locations are Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm with the exception of a holiday closure on Friday July 3rd. Please contact 928-402-8740 for additional voter questions or visit https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/recorder/voter_registration.php. For more voting options please utilize our Voter Dashboard.

Early Voting Locations Gila's Dropbox Locations

Ballot Count Livestream

Voting on Election Day

Gila County utilizes vote centers and polling places. 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 while you can only go to your assigned "polling place". Click the button below to view Gila County's voting locations.

Gila County's Voting Locations

Voter Education Tools

GILA COUNTY

Contact Information

County Recorder
Wendy Mannigel-Smith
1400 East Ash Street
Globe, AZ 85501
928-402-8740
T.D.D. 711 Arizona Relay
[email protected]

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County Election Director
Eric Mariscal
5515 South Apache Avenue, Suite 900
Globe, AZ 85501
928-402-8708
T.D.D. 711 Arizona Relay
[email protected]

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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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