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November 3, 2026 - Statewide General Election

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

Important Dates

  • September
    19UOCAVA Voting Begins
  • October
    05Voter Registration Deadline
  • October
    07Early Voting Begins
  • October
    23Last Day to Request Ballot By Mail
  • October
    27Mail Back Ballot By
  • October
    30Last Day to Vote Early In-Person
  • November
    03Election Day


What is the General Election on November 3rd and why is it important?

Voting in a General Election is important because it allows voters to select the candidate they wish to represent them in office.

In this election, voters will determine who serves as the next Governor of Arizona and positions in the state’s executive branch for the next four years, along with offices at the federal and local level, including the state legislature. Likewise, the General Election allows voters the opportunity to decide whether judges and justices of the Arizona Supreme Court and certain lower courts should be retained or replaced.

Voters also have an opportunity to approve or reject laws proposed by the legislature and by voters themselves, known as referendums and initiatives. These measures are referred to by their proposition number.

Propositions

Jurisdictional Elections

Gila County has been notified of the following jurisdictions holding an election on November 3, 2026. Contact the jurisdiction directly for more information about their election.

  1. Town of Miami - Props. 422, 423
  2. Town of Payson - Props. 420 Home Rule Measure
  3. Town of Star Valley - Prop. 421 Home Rule
  4. Gila Community College - Prop. 425
  5. Payson Unified School District - Prop. 426

Ways to Vote

Early Voting

Early voting begins on October 7, 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

How to Return Your Early Ballot

1. By Mail

  • Deadline: Mail your ballot back by October 27th.

2. At a Drop-Box or Voting Location

  • Before Election Day: Drop your ballot off at any official voting location or secure drop box.
  • On Election Day: You have two options at the polls:
    • Option A (Fastest drop-off): Drop your signed ballot into the secure bin. Your signature will be verified later before your ballot is counted.
    • Option B (Fastest processing): Show a valid ID to a poll worker to verify your identity on the spot. This skips the signature verification step and speeds up how quickly your ballot is processed.

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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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