Arizona Voters Decide Today: Key Info on When, Where, and How to Cast Your Ballot

Arizona voters will take part in the state’s Primary Election Tuesday.

PHOENIX — Arizona is predicted to play a critical role in the upcoming White House race, similar to its influence in 2020. Tuesday’s state primaries are crucial, as they will shape the competitive contests for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and both chambers of the state legislature.

When is the Arizona Primary Election?

The primary election is set for Tuesday, July 30. Polling stations open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Notably, the Navajo Nation follows daylight saving time, so polls there will close at 6 p.m. Arizona time. This affects parts of three counties in the 2nd Congressional District.

Where can I go to vote?

Maricopa County voters can find a comprehensive list of polling locations here.

Pima County voters should check their designated polling place here.

For any additional questions about polling locations, voting procedures, or hours, Arizona Secretary of State provides contact information for all local election officials here.

Who can vote in the Primary Election?

Registered party members can vote only in their respective party’s primary. However, independent or unaffiliated voters can choose to vote in either primary.

Maricopa County is the most critical in Arizona elections, housing cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa, and contributing over 60% of the vote in the 2022 governor’s race. Pima County ranks second, providing nearly 16% of the vote.

Arizona’s congressional districts show significant variation in county representation. Eight of the nine districts include parts of Maricopa County. Conversely, Yavapai, Pinal, and Coconino counties play decisive roles in the 2nd Congressional District. The 6th Congressional District is primarily influenced by votes from Pima County.

During state House primaries, voters will select up to two candidates, with two winners per contest being declared by the AP. Write-in votes in the Republican primary for state House District 29 may delay winner determination.

Vote Counting and Recounts

The Associated Press only declares a winner when it is evident that trailing candidates cannot close the gap. In Arizona, a recount is automatic if the vote margin is 0.5% or less of the total vote. The AP could declare a winner even if a recount is possible if it determines the lead is insurmountable.

Turnout and Advance Voting

As of April, Arizona had nearly 4.1 million registered voters. Republicans made up about 35% of this, and Democrats constituted 29%. In the 2022 midterm primaries, Democratic turnout was about 13%, while Republican turnout stood at 18%. The “Active Early Voting List” program saw about 93% of Democratic primary voters and 79% of Republican primary voters cast their ballots before primary day in 2022.

By Tuesday, nearly 696,000 ballots had been submitted early, with about 45% from the Democratic primary and 54% from the Republican primary.

Vote Count Duration

In the 2022 midterm primaries, the AP released initial results at 11:01 p.m. ET, shortly after polls closed, and concluded the election night tabulation at 7:11 a.m. ET, with approximately 77% of votes counted.

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