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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Voting for Arizona’s primary election has already started and with so many options to vote, it can be a little bit overwhelming.
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Election Day is July 21, and the last day to vote early in person is July 17. Mail-in ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. For more deadlines, click or tap here.
The Secretary of State’s office has launched a redesigned voting website, which has a more user-friendly interface and makes tracking your ballot easier.
How does Arizona’s primary election work for independent voters?
The July 21 Arizona primary is for narrowing down a field of party candidates. Those candidates can range from senator to sheriff.
Arizona recognizes five official parties: Republican, Democratic, No Labels, Green Party and Libertarian. Any voter registered as “independent” or “party not designated” can cast a ballot for one of those parties in the state primary.
If you plan to vote in person during early voting or on Election Day, you need to tell a poll worker which party ballot you want.
Why was I given a “provisional ballot”? Does that mean my vote won’t count?
A provisional ballot is given to anyone who is not on the voting roster or cannot provide a valid form of identification. There are a few reasons why your name was not included on the roster.
Common reasons you’re not on the voting roster:
- Recently moved and did not update your voter info in time.
- You voted at a polling place not assigned to you (Exceptions: Maricopa County because voters can vote at any voting center)
- You requested an early ballot.
- Your voter registration is no longer active.
- You are not registered at all.
Provisional ballots are collected with early ballots that were dropped off on Election Day.
County officials must then research and validate each provisional ballot before tabulating votes. This process can take several days.
What do I need when I show up at my polling location?
When you arrive to vote at the polls on Election Day, you will announce your name and place of residence to the election official. At that point, you will need to present your identification. Click or tap here to see a list of valid photo identification.
How do I know my ballot will count?
Arizona uses BallotTrax to track ballots. Voters can sign up through the new Arizona.vote website or through their county’s election website. You can receive an email, text or both when your ballot is accepted.
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“Voting by mail is safe, secure, and accessible. For the nearly 80% of voters that choose to vote by mail in Arizona, BallotTrax offers a unique and reliable system that ensures every voter can track their ballot with ease through text and email confirmation,” the secretary of state’s office said in a written statement.
Do I have to vote for everything that’s on my ballot?
No, you do not have to vote on every single question on the ballot. You can simply leave it blank.
Who can I contact for voting issues or report voter intimidation?
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is authorized to enforce certain civil and criminal violations of Arizona’s election code through its Election Integrity Unit.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office accepts complaints submitted online and mailed to the office. Depending on the nature of the allegations, however, the state AG’s office may refer complaints to another state or local agency for investigation or enforcement.
If you have a complaint requiring immediate law enforcement intervention because of a crime in progress or an escalating situation, contact your local police department immediately.
You can submit your complaint online at the Arizona Attorney General’s website.
If you are a victim of voter intimidation, the Secretary of State’s office recommends contacting a poll worker first. Document what you see as much as possible, including who, what, when and where of the incident. Remember that taking photos or video is prohibited within 75 feet of a voting location.
You’ll also want to report your experience to the Secretary of State’s office through an online form.
Please also reach out to Arizona’s Family and we’ll start investigating.
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