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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.
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