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Scottsdale, Arizona · elections

Voting in Scottsdale

Arizona runs its elections county by county, through each county recorder and county elections office, under the Secretary of State. This page never rates or recommends a candidate or a ballot measure, and it shows every candidate in a race the same way — a line this site holds. For everything on your own ballot, use your official sample ballot.
next election · 22 days away

General election — Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls are open 6:00 am to 7:00 pm local time.

Federal, state, county, and local offices, plus any measures. Your exact ballot depends on where you live.

Key dates — marked against today, Mon, Oct 12

passed Mon, Oct 5
Last day to register to vote

You had until 11:59 pm to register or update your registration for this election.

Source: Arizona Secretary of State, Sept. 4, 2026 · Arizona Secretary of State — 2025–2026 master elections calendar (PDF)

open now Wed, Oct 7 – Fri, Oct 30
Early voting

Early ballots go out by mail on Oct. 7 to voters on the Active Early Voting List and to voters who asked for one. You can also vote early in person at your county elections office or any early voting site in your county. Oct. 30 is the last day to vote early in person.

Source: Arizona Secretary of State — election calendar · Arizona Secretary of State — 2025–2026 master elections calendar (PDF) · Arizona.Vote (Arizona Secretary of State)

in 11 days Fri, Oct 23
Last day to request a ballot by mail

Ask your county recorder for a one-time early ballot by this date.

Source: Arizona Secretary of State — 2025–2026 master elections calendar (PDF) · Maricopa County Elections — election calendar

in 15 days Tue, Oct 27
Last suggested day to mail your ballot back

After this date, drop your ballot at a drop box, an early voting site, your county elections office, or any voting location in your county on Election Day.

Source: Arizona.Vote (Arizona Secretary of State) · Maricopa County Elections — election calendar

in 22 days Tue, Nov 3
Election Day

Voting locations are open 6 am to 7 pm. If you are in line by 7 pm, you can vote. Mail ballots must be received by 7 pm.

Source: Arizona.Vote (Arizona Secretary of State)

Dates can change and counties can add early-voting days. When in doubt, your election office has the final word.

Where to vote — Maricopa County Elections Department

Early voting: Vote centers start opening Oct. 7, 27 days before Election Day. Many also have a ballot drop box. The county posts its sites, open dates, and hours at https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.html.

Election Day: Vote at any Maricopa County vote center, up to 7 pm. Find one at https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.html.

510 S. 3rd Ave., Phoenix · 602-506-1511 · Monday–Friday, by appointment only · elections.maricopa.gov

Source: Maricopa County Elections — where to vote · Maricopa County Elections — election calendar · Maricopa County Elections — FAQs

What to bring

Bring ID to vote in person, on Election Day or early. Show one photo ID with your name and address, such as an Arizona driver's license or ID card, a tribal ID, or a U.S., state, or local government ID. Or show two items with your name and address, such as a utility bill or bank statement from the last 90 days, your vehicle registration, or your voter registration card. If you can't show ID, you can vote a provisional ballot and show ID to the county recorder afterward.

Source: Arizona Secretary of State — voting in elections · Arizona.Vote (Arizona Secretary of State)

Check your registration and your ballot

Related: Who shows up to vote · Who decides, and how to reach them · The calendar. Spot an error? Report it.

Arizona dates gathered 2026-10-08.