Frequently Asked
Questions
1.
Who can register_
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A citizen of the United States.
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A resident of Arizona.
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A convicted felon whose rights have been
restored.
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A person who is 18 years or older before
the next general election.
2.
When is one registered_
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When registration form is completed and
mailed to the Elections Department
on or before 29 days before an Election.
Retain the copy of the Registration form receipt.
3.
How does one register_
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By completing a voter registration form
and answering all of
the questions.
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By signing and dating the registration
form.
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By placing a stamp on the self-mailing
registration form.
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By completing the registration form at
a County Elections office.
4.
Why does one have to reregister_
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Because the voter has moved from one residence
to another.
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Because of a name change.
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Because the voter wishes to change political
parties.
5.
Where can one get a registration form_
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From any Elections office in Maricopa
County.
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City or Town Clerk's office.
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Libraries throughout Maricopa County.
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Some banks.
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Some grocery stores.
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United States Post Offices.
6.
How does one know where to vote_
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The polling place is always on the address label of the sample
ballot which is mailed 11 days before an election.
7.
What hours are the polls open_
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On election day all polls open at 6:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM.
8.
I'm a registered Independent. Can I vote in the Primary
Election_
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Yes! Arizona is now an open primary state.
Independents may vote for
candidates of recognized parties in the Primary Election.
9.
I lost my voter I.D. card. How can I get a new one_
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By visiting a County Elections office,
or
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By calling a County Elections office and
a new I.D. card will be mailed
to you in 2 - 4 weeks.
10.
My voter registration says my party is PND. What is that_
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PND means "party not designated".
That means when you registered
to vote, you didn't list a party choice, so it was marked
as PND.
