Question 1

Can non-citizens vote in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

No. It's illegal to vote in Arizona in any election if you are not a U.S. citizen. This is also true for federal elections in all 50 states.

Question 2

Does Arizona have a strict Voter ID requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Valid identification is required prior to receiving a ballot at any Election Day polling place, in-person early voting location or emergency vote center or from a special election board.

Question 3

Who is in charge of ensuring Arizona's elections are secure?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State is dedicated to ensuring the integrity of our elections. For more information, please contact the Voter Outreach Coordinator by phone toll-free at 1-877-843-8683 or by email. Local election officials and poll workers, everyday Americans from both parties, receive training to ensure strict compliance with standards that ensure transparency, accuracy and security in elections.

Question 4

Are Arizona's voting machines secure?

Accepted Answer

Arizona's voting machines are not connected to the internet. All components of Arizona's tried-and-tested voting system are certified according to state and federal law prior to use in any election for a federal, state, or county office. State certification includes a review of system documentation and/or conducting a demonstration and functionality test. Upgrades or modifications to an existing voting system require recertification.

Question 5

How does Arizona make sure that election results are correct?

Accepted Answer

Another step to ensuring the election results are accurate is through post-election logic and accuracy testing of tabulation equipment. This testing must be performed by the officer in charge of elections after the official count has been completed but before the county canvass. The Arizona Secretary of State must canvass the results for any elections that include a federal, statewide, or legislative office, state appellate court and supreme court judges, and statewide ballot measures.

Question 6

How do I confirm my ballot was received and accepted?

Accepted Answer

You may track the status of your ballot at my.arizona.vote to confirm that it was received and counted.

Question 7

When is my mail-in ballot processed?

Accepted Answer

County election officials can start counting early ballots immediately upon receipt.

Question 8

Has Arizona taken steps to avoid any instances of duplicate voter registration that may allow someone to vote more than once?

Accepted Answer

Arizona is an active participant in a multi-state database to combat voter fraud and check duplicate voter registrations.

Question 9

Do county election officials provide viewing opportunities to ensure secure custody of ballots to the general public?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For any statewide, county, or legislative election, the County Recorder or officer in charge of elections shall provide a live video recording of the custody of all ballots while the ballots are present in a tabulation room in the counting center.

Question 10

How can I be sure state certification of election results are accurate?

Accepted Answer

As a matter of state law, certification is a mandatory, ministerial duty, meaning that officials have no discretion to refuse to certify accurate election results. RightCount is committed to protecting the certification process to help ensure that elections are concluded in a timely manner and the will of Arizona voters is recognized.

Question 11

How do I become a poll worker?

Accepted Answer

Election officials and poll workers are people in your community. You can sign up to become a poll worker by contacting your county elections office.

Question 12

Who do I call if I have a question about voting in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

If you have further questions, you can reach out to elections@azsos.gov or by calling 1-877-THE-VOTE.

Arizona

Key Election Reforms in Arizona

Frequently Asked
Questions

Arizona in the News

Issues Affecting Arizona

Federalism

Noncitizen Voting

Mail Voting

Research

Protect the Integrity
of Every Vote