Want to find out where and when to cast your ballot? What about getting voting results or checking wait times? We’ve got you covered.
ARIZONA, USA — At long last, Election Day is here!
There are a lot of questions that come with in-person voting. That’s why we’re answering some of the most common Election Day questions so you have what you need to know before you go to the polls.
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Where can you cast your vote?
Maricopa County
For voters in Arizona’s most-populated county, you can find your closest polling place on the Maricopa County Voter Registrations and Elections website.
Just enter your address, city or zip code and their in-browser map will show you what voting locations are open in your area. The map will also show you estimated waiting times, operation hours and directions to the polling place of your choice.
Pima County
Voters in Pima County also have a county-specific website for finding their polling places. You can enter your street address into their Precinct Search to find your district and a list of voting locations near you.
You can visit the site at: recorder.pima.gov/voterstats/PollingLocationSearch
All Other Counties
Residents living outside of Maricopa and Pima counties can find their polling places on my.arizona.vote.
This site, operated by the Secretary of State’s office, lets you search your address to find nearby voting locations. From the main page, just click the “Find your polling locations” button and enter your address into the search bar.
To contact your local Election Official, you can visit azsos.gov/county-election-info.
When are the polls open?
Polling locations in Arizona will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Election Day, according to the Secretary of State’s website.
Remember, if you’re in line by the time the polls close, you can still cast your ballot!
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Can you get a ride to the polls?
The popular rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are both offering a 50% discount (up to $10) for voters who need to order a ride to the polls on Election Day.
Both companies have announced that they want to lower the bar to entry for voting by making transportation more accessible.
“At Uber, we believe transportation shouldn’t be a barrier for any eligible citizen to vote. So with Election Day just around the corner, we’re here to make it as effortless as possible as you begin to make your plan to vote,” the company announced online.
Lyft made a similar announcement, stating, “as we gear up for November 5, we’re ensuring everyone in America has the opportunity to answer the question: Where are we going?”
Riders with Lyft can enter the code VOTE24 in their app on or before Nov. 5. The code will be valid from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and can be used to order a rideshare, bikeshare or scooter ride.
For Uber, just follow the prompts to enter your address and you’ll see a dedicated “Go Vote” button to book a ride to the nearest polling place.
How do you check voting wait times?
Residents in Maricopa County can check the wait times at their voting location by visiting elections.maricopa.gov/voting/where-to-vote.
There, you’ll find a full, searchable list of voting locations. Selecting one will show you its address, estimated wait time and hours of operation.
Unfortunately, this service isn’t available for counties outside of Maricopa County.
What should you bring to the polls?
Arizona requires that every voter bring one or more forms of identification to present before they’re allowed to vote. There are three different categories that the state requires:
Photo ID including your name and address — only one required
- Valid Arizona driver license
- Valid Arizona non-operating identification card
- Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
- Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification
Sufficient ID without photo that includes your address — two required
- Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television
- Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election
- Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
- Indian census card
- Property tax statement of the elector’s residence
- Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
- Arizona vehicle insurance card
- Recorder’s Certificate
- Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
- Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material”
You can also mix and match from these categories. If your photo ID doesn’t have your address listed (such as some passports or a U.S. Military ID) you can supplement it with one of the items from the second category.
How do you track your ballot?
You can track the status of your ballot at my.arizona.vote to see when it’s been received and counted.
Residents in Maricopa County can check their ballot status by visiting BeBallotReady.vote.
Residents in Pima County can visit recorder.pima.gov/BallotInfo to track their ballot status.
This year, Arizona introduced text message and email alerts as part of the ballot tracking services offered by the Secretary of State’s office. You can sign up for these live alerts at trackmyballot.azsos.gov/voter.
Where can you see the results?
The first batch of election results will be available after 8:00 p.m. on election night, roughly an hour after polls close, according to the Secretary of State’s website.
These are unofficial results and do not reflect a full count of the votes in Arizona. These results will be updated sporadically as counties continue to count the votes.
You can click here to find the Unofficial Election Night Results after 8 p.m..
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