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1. How does a voter registered as an Independent receive a ballot for the Primary Election?

If you are on the early voter list, you will receive a postcard in the mail asking you to choose which party ballot you wish to receive for the Primary Election. If voting at a polling place on Election Day, you will be given the option to choose a party ballot at that time.

2. What do I need to bring with me on Election Day?

You will need to bring identification as it is required that a voter show proof of identity at the polling place before receiving a ballot.

3. I have recently moved. What is the deadline date to update my voter registration?

You have until midnight on the 29th day prior to the election to update your voter registration or register to vote. Example: to vote in the 2016 Primary Election, you must update your voter registration or be registered to vote by midnight on August 1, 2016. ALL VOTER FORMS THAT ARE MAILED IN MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE.

4. I still have my early ballot on Election Day. Will I have to wait in line at the polling location to drop off my ballot.

If you did not mail your early ballot in time, you can skip the line by asking the poll workers to show you where to drop off your early ballot. You can also turn in your early ballot at any polling place within the county where you live.

5. I was given a provisional ballot to vote, why?

A provisional ballot is given to anyone who is not on the polling location's roster or if the voter was unable to provide a valid from of ID. There are a few reasons why your name was not included on the roster.

- You recently moved and did not update your voter information in time
- You voted at a polling place not assigned to you
- You requested an early ballot by mail
- Your voter registration is no longer active or you are not registered to vote at all

If you voted at the correct polling place, provided proper identification and are registered to vote in the county in which you voted, your provisional ballot will be counted.

6. I did not have ID with me on Election Day, when is the deadline to provide ID for my vote to count?

If you were unable to provide valid ID on Election Day, you were given a conditional provisional ballot. The ballot will be valid and counted after you provide ID to your polling location before 7:00pm on Election Day OR at the county elections office within five business days after the election.

7. Is the presidential preference election a primary?

No! It is strictly a preference election and the only candidates that will appear on this ballot are presidential nominees from their respective political parties.

8. Can independent voters cast a vote in the presidential preference election?

No, only voters registered with a participating political party may vote in the presidential preference election.

9. Do all recognized parties participate in the presidential preference election?

Not always. Participation is voluntary and is per the party's choice.

10. Will I get my early ballot for the presidential preference election if I am on the permanent early voter list.

Yes, if you are registered with a participating party you will automatically receive an early mail-in ballot if you are already signed up to receive an early ballot.

11. I am not registered with a recognized party, can I still vote in the Primary Election?

Yes. Arizona has an open primary law that allows any voter who is registered as independent to cast a ballot for one of the officially recognized political parties.

12. Can I vote for a different party's candidate on my ballot?

No. If you are registered with a recognized party, you will only be able to vote with that party's ballot and that party's candidates in the Primary Election. The General Election ballot will contain the names of candidates who win in the Primary Election, along with any independent candidates. The General Election ballot is not party specific.

13. I am an independent voter, why can't I select the independent party's ballot?

In the state of Arizona, there is no "Independent Party". An independent voter does not belong to ANY party, but is still able to vote for ONE of the recognized parties in the Primary Election.

14. I received the ballot for the party I am registered with but want to vote for a different party. May I get a new ballot?

If you received your ballot in the mail already, then you have already missed the registration deadline to the current election and you will NOT be able to request a different ballot type or change your party affiliation for the current election. However, if the ballot that was mailed to you was lost or spoiled, you may receive a new ballot of the same party you are registered in.

15. What are valid and sufficient forms of ID to provide when voting?

You can present one form of the following ID's from List One:

LIST ONE
- Valid AZ driver license
- Valid AZ identification card
- Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification
- Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification

OR

Two of the following forms of identification from List 2:

LIST 2
- Utility bill with your correct name and address that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable TV.
- Bank or credit union statement dated withing 90 days of the date of the election
- Valid AZ Vehicle Registration
- Indian census card
- Property tax statement of voter's residence
- Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
- AZ vehicle insurance card
- Recorder's Certificate
- Valid US federal, state, or local government issued ID, including a voter registration card issued by the County Recorder
- Any mailing to the registered voter that is marked "Official Election Material"