Early Ballots Reach Arizona Voters Ahead of November Election

Pima County officials are set to dispatch over 486,000 ballots to voters by Wednesday, marking the beginning of early voting for the presidential election. The political landscape in Arizona remains highly competitive, with both Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump making recent campaign appearances in the state.

On the same day, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance will hold events in Tucson. Beyond the presidential contest, voters will have the opportunity to select candidates for various positions, including a U.S. Senate seat where U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego faces former Phoenix newscaster Kari Lake, along with seats in U.S. Congress and the Arizona Legislature.

Voters will also decide on 13 statewide propositions and various local measures affecting suburban areas and school districts, necessitating a two-card, four-page ballot. According to Pima County Elections Director Constance Hargrove, it is crucial for voters to submit both cards, as failure to do so could limit their voting eligibility.

The deadline for voter registration was this past Monday. The ballots being mailed out are designated for voters on the Active Early Voter List, comprising 486,840 participants as of Monday, according to Recorder’s Office spokesperson Michael Truelsen.

Those who have not yet requested an early ballot can do so by contacting 520-724-4330 or visiting the Pima County Recorder’s Office online until October 25. Voters must ensure their ballots are received by the Recorder’s Office by 7 p.m. on November 5 to be considered valid. They are advised to mail their early ballots by October 29 for timely delivery.

Post-October 29, voters can drop off completed ballots at designated locations between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until November 5. Early polling sites will also be available for in-person voting at multiple locations, including the Pima County Recorder’s Office branches and Fellowship Bible Church.

County officials are preparing for a surge in voter turnout on November 5, with plans to open 126 vote centers throughout Pima County. Pima County Deputy Elections Director Jeremy George emphasizes the importance of this election day, noting historical high engagement. For more details on early voting sites and procedures, voters can visit Pima.Vote.