Arizona Town Hall Blog

Student Voting Series by BestColleges

Alexandra Sedillo — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:59:46 GMT

Guide for students:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/student-voting-guide/

How to Vote in College:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/voting-in-college/

Demystifying Issues:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/voting-by-issues/

Voting by State:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/voting-by-state/

Important Election Dates

Alexandra Sedillo — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:51:46 GMT

2016 Special Election Dates

April 18 – Last day to register to vote for the May special election.
April 20 – Early Voting Begins
May 6 – Last day to request an early ballot for the special election
May 11 – Recommended last day to mail in ballot

All ballots must be received by 7 PM on Election Day.

May 17 – Election Day

2016 Primary Election Dates

August 1 – Last day to register to vote for the Primary Election
August 3 – Early voting begins
August 19 – Last day to request an early ballot for the Primary Election
August 24 – Recommended last day to mail in ballot

All ballots must be received by 7 PM on Election Day.

August 30 – Election Day

2016 General Election Dates

October 10 – Last day to register to vote for the General Election
October 12 – Early voting begins
October 28 – Last day to request an early ballot for the General Election
November 2 – Recommended last day to mail in ballot

All ballots must be received by 7 PM on Election Day.

November 8 – Election Day

5 Tips for Making Your Vote Count

Alexandra Sedillo — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:40:26 GMT

5 Tips for Making Your Vote Count

By Tara Jackson

Vote in the Primary: Most legislative districts are predominantly Republican or Democrat, which means that most elections in Arizona are decided in the primary. Because so few people vote in the primary, those who do get the biggest bang for their buck.
For Independents, Choose the Primary With the Greatest Impact on the Elections: If you are one of the growing number of Independents, select the party that dominates in your area. For example, if your district is predominantly Republican, choose the Republican primary. If your district is primarily Democrat, choose the Democratic primary. Independents can choose which primary they want to vote in at the polls or request an early ballot for the primary of choice by contacting the Secretary of State’s office. For more information go to https://my.arizona.vote/PortalList.aspx.
Make it Easy to Vote: Sign up to automatically receive a mail-in ballot (which you can also drop off at any polling place on election day) by registering for the Permanent Early Voting List at https://my.arizona.vote/PortalList.aspx.
Voting for the Best Candidate: Ignore all T.V. and mail ads. Instead, research candidates using nonpartisan websites like http://www.votesmart.org and analysis by reputable news sources which allow you to compare and choose candidates. Pay attention to how candidates say they will solve a problem. Is it realistic? Does it model the leadership style you believe to be the best for the state? What do organizations who champion the causes you support say about the candidates?
Judges: Most Arizona judges are subject to an intense evaluation process by a nonpartisan, independent group called The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review. Use their analysis in selecting whether to vote to retain judges subject to Arizona’s Merit Selection System http://azjudges.info/. For other judges in smaller counties and Justices of the Peace, check to make sure that they have not been subject to discipline at http://www.azcourts.gov/azcjc/ArizonaCommissiononJudicialConduct.aspx.

Tips for making your vote count

Tara Jackson — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:57:52 GMT

As we approach election season, here are tips for making your vote count.

Vote in the Primary: Most legislative districts are predominantly Republican or Democrat which means that most elections in Arizona are decided in the primary. Because so few people vote in the primary, those who do get the biggest bang for their buck.
For Independents, Choose the Primary With the Greatest Impact on the Elections: If you are one of the growing number of Independents, select the party that dominates in your area. For example, if your district is predominantly Republican, choose the Republican primary. If your district is primarily Democrat, choose the Democratic primary. Independents can choose which primary they want to vote in at the polls or request an early ballot for the primary of choice by contacting the Secretary of State’s office. For more information go to https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/Home.do
Make it Easy to Vote: Sign up to automatically receive a mail-in ballot (which you can also drop off at any polling place on election day) by registering for the Permanent Early Voting List at https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/Home.do;jsessionid=Ux-9jl3G-NgSKGHrwpRIGP9N.undefined
Voting for the Best Candidate: Ignore all T.V. and mail ads. Instead research candidates using nonpartisan national websites like www.votesmart.org . The Arizona Republic also just launched an interactive website that gives Arizona candidate information based on your address at http://azvotes.azcentral.com/build.do . Pay attention to how candidates say they will solve a problem. Is it realistic? Does it model the leadership style you believe to be the best for the state? What do organizations who champion the causes you support say about the candidates?
Judges: Most Arizona judges are subject to an intense evaluation process by a nonpartisan, independent group called The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review. Use their analysis in selecting whether to vote to retain judges subject to Arizona’s Merit Selection System http://azjudges.info/ For other judges (those in smaller counties and Justices of the Peace, at least check to make sure that they have not been subject to discipline by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct at http://www.azcourts.gov/azcjc/ArizonaCommissiononJudicialConduct.aspx .

IMPORTANT DATES

July 28, 2014 at midnight Deadline to Register for the Primary Election

October 6, 2014 at midnight Deadline to Register for the General Election

July 31, 2014 *Primary Election Early Voting Begins

August 26, 2014 Primary Election Day

October 8, 2014 *General Election Early Voting Begins

November 4, 2014 General Election Day

Your early ballot must be received (POSTMARKS DO NOT COUNT) by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. Click here for an Early Voting FAQ

HELPFUL VOTING LINKS

Official government site for information about upcoming elections and voter registration https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/Home.do
General overview of Arizona candidates and races http://www.politics1.com/az.htm
To learn which districts are dominated by one party http://www.azcleanelections.gov/docs/default-source/helpful-links-documents/2014-dominant-party-calculations
General overview of races and candidates and to learn which district you are in http://votesmart.org/
Information about Arizona judges http://www.azcourts.gov/azcjc/ArizonaCommissiononJudicialConduct.aspx http://azjudges.info/