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Helping people become active, engaged and empowered members of their communities is critical to creating strong, healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Elevating your voice is fundamental to solving our nation’s most challenging social and community problems. Voting is our collective opportunity to express ourselves as a community, as voters and as Americans.
2024 is a big year. With upcoming jurisdictional and presidential elections, every individual's vote is a catalyst for positive change. Join Valley of the Sun United Way in making a difference by exercising your right to vote. Together, we will amplify our voices and shape a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Valley of the Sun United Way has put together a Voting Guide to help prepare you for the upcoming elections.
The General Election will be held Tuesday, November 5th. This election will determine the officials selected for Federal, State, County and Local offices including the U.S. President, U.S. Senator of Arizona and U.S. Representatives in Congress, as well as non-partisan races, ballot propositions, and initiatives.
The 2024 Arizona General Election Ballot will include legislatively referred state statutes and constitutional amendments, as well as elections for Federal, State, and Local offices. Sample ballots are available through BallotPedia.
Sept 21: Military and overseas ballots mailed.
Oct 7: Voter registration deadline.
Oct 9: Ballots mailed & drop boxes available.
Oct 25: Last day to request an early ballot.
Oct 29: Last day to mail back your ballot.
Nov 5: Election day!
If you wish to cast your vote by mail, you can return your signed ballot with the pre-addressed envelope to any mailbox by the mail in deadline listed on your ballot.
Prefer to vote in-person? You can either drop-off your completed ballot, or cast a replacement ballot at an in-person location on election day. Voters must bring a valid government ID to vote in-person.
All voting locations are equipped with accessible voting devices as well as curbside voting for those who are unable to leave their vehicle due to physical limitations. For more information, contact the Maricopa County Elections office.
Voter registration applications must be completed 29 days prior to the election.
If you have a valid Arizona Driver’s license or ID card, you can register to vote online.
1. Go to elections.maricopa.gov
2. Under ‘Registration’, click 'Register to Vote'
3. Follow the steps to verify you are eligible
4. Enter all your information
5. Select your party preference
Voters MUST register with the Republican or Democratic party to participate in the Presidential Preference Election
6. Receive your confirmation email
If you wish to register to vote by mail, you can print the Voter Registration Form online and fill it out.
1. Download the State Registration
2. Print the form and fill it out
3. Mail it to the Maricopa County Recorder’s office:
Maricopa County Recorder
111 South 3rd Avenue, #103
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Want to register to vote in person? You can do so at the County Recorder’s Office.
1. Head to the County Recorder’s Office
2. Fill out OR pick up your Voter Registration Form
3. Turn it into a staff member OR drop it off at the 24-hour secure elections drop box outside the Elections Department:
Elections Department
510 S. 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
After you have successfully registered to vote you will receive a voter registration card in the mail within 4-6 weeks. That can be used as a form of ID at the polls.
Ask your employer about time off to vote.
Maricopa County Elections Department
Arizona Clean Elections Commission
