Highlights
- Arizona's 2026 primary is July 21; voters must register by June 22 and can begin casting mail ballots June 24.
- The general election falls on Nov. 3, with an Oct. 5 registration deadline and early voting starting Oct. 7.
- Unaffiliated voters must request a party ballot to participate in the primaries; five parties are recognized.
- Maricopa County residents can verify registration and track ballots at BeBallotReady.Vote.
Arizona's 2026 midterm primary is set for July 21, with polls closing at 7 p.m., according to KTAR. The date is confirmed by the Arizona Secretary of State's office and Maricopa County Elections.
For the primary, the last day to register is June 22. Mail ballots go out and early voting begins June 24. The last day to mail back a completed early ballot is July 14. The official statewide canvass is Aug. 6.
The general election is Nov. 3, also with polls closing at 7 p.m. Voter registration closes Oct. 5. Mail ballots are sent out and early voting begins Oct. 7. The last day to mail back completed early ballots is Oct. 27. The official statewide canvass is Nov. 23.
Uniformed and overseas voters face earlier deadlines: June 6 for the primary and Sept. 19 for the general, under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Who can vote in Arizona's primaries?
Arizona recognizes five parties: the Democratic Party, Republican Party, Libertarian Party, Arizona Green Party, and No Labels Party, also known as the Arizona Independent Party. Voters registered without party affiliation must request a ballot for one of those parties to participate in the primaries.
Maricopa County residents can check registration status and track ballots at BeBallotReady.Vote. The full 2025-26 election calendar is available from the Arizona Secretary of State's office.
Sources
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- ktar.com retrieved 19/05/2026 19:22
- azsos.gov retrieved 19/05/2026 19:22
- Maricopa County retrieved 19/05/2026 19:22
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