Highlights
- Arizona's midterm Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026, with control of the state Legislature and Congress on the line.
- The voter registration deadline is Oct. 5; early ballots mail Oct. 7 and early in-person voting closes Oct. 30.
- Maricopa County will use a phased approach to open hundreds of vote centers, with drop box locations posted on the county website.
- Military and overseas ballots mail first, on Sept. 19, and the last day to mail back a ballot is Oct. 27.
Arizona's midterm election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026, according to AZFamily and confirmed by the Arizona Secretary of State and Ballotpedia. Races include control of both chambers of the state Legislature and Arizona's congressional delegation.
The full calendar of deadlines:
Sept. 19: Military and overseas ballots mailed. Oct. 5: Final day to register to vote. Oct. 7: Ballots mailed and early voting begins. Oct. 23: Last day to request a replacement ballot by mail. Oct. 27: Last day to mail back a ballot. Oct. 30: Last day to vote early in-person. Nov. 3: Election Day.
In Maricopa County, election officials will use a phased approach to eventually open hundreds of vote centers by Election Day. Ballot drop box sites will also be available. The Maricopa County website will carry a list of locations and hours, which are subject to change.
Sources
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 21/08/2026 21:56
- azsos.gov retrieved 21/08/2026 21:56
- ballotpedia.org retrieved 21/08/2026 21:56
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