2019 May Election - Maricopa County

Learn about the May 21, 2019 elections happening in Maricopa County.

Home What We Do May 21, 2019 Election - Maricopa County
LocationElection TypeWhat's on the Ballot
PhoenixVote CenterRunoff Election for Councilmembers in Districts 5 and 8
WickenburgBallot by MailRecall of the Mayor

Important Dates

  • UOCAVA Ballots MailedSaturday
    April6
  • Voter registration deadline*Monday
    April22
  • Early voting beginsWednesday
    April24
  • Last day to request a ballot by mailFriday
    May10
  • Mail in your early ballot byWednesday
    May15
  • Last day to vote early in personFriday
    May17
  • Election DayTuesday
    May21

*As of Aug 9, 2017, voter registration deadlines falling on a legal holiday or weekend move to the next immediate business day, pursuant to changes enacted by SB 1307.

City of Phoenix Voters

The May 21st election is the runoff election for council districts 5 and 8. The March 12th Election was to fill a vacancy for the City of Phoenix Mayor and for Council District 5 and 8 vacancies. Council District 5 is for a term that expires on April 19, 2021 and Council District 8 is for a term that expires April 17, 2023. These races appeared on the Special Election ballot for Phoenix voters only. Because no candidate for Council Member in Districts 5 and 8 received a majority of the votes cast (50% plus one vote) at the March 12, 2019 Election, a Runoff Election will be held on May 21, 2019 between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each race at the March Election.

The City of Phoenix Runoff Election is a voting center election. Voters can use any of the 11 voting centers to cast a ballot. The voting centers will be open for voting for three days: Saturday May 18th from 10AM to 4 PM, Monday May 20th from 9 AM to 6 PM and Tuesday May 21st (Election Day) from 6 AM to 7 PM. To view the list of voting centers please click here. City voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) will automatically receive an early ballot by mail unless they submitted a request to not receive a ballot by mail. Voters who are not on the PEVL also can vote by mail by requesting an early ballot from the City of Phoenix no later than Friday, May 10, 2019. Voters will be able to request an early ballot or check their early ballot status online or by contacting City of Phoenix Elections at 602-261-8683 (VOTE)​.

City of Phoenix March Election Results

View City of Phoenix Candidates

City of Phoenix Website

Town of Wickenburg Voters

The Town of Wickenburg May Election is a ballot by mail election. This means the county will automatically mail a ballot to every eligible voter, regardless if they requested it. This is a Recall Election for the office of Mayor for the Town of Wickenburg. The Mayoral Office to be filled has a 2-Year Term.

Because this is a ballot by mail election, there will be "Ballot Replacement Centers" offered at the Wickenburg Town Clerk's Office (155 N Tegner St, Suite A, Wickenburg AZ 85309) and at the Maricopa County Tabulation & Election Center (MCTEC, located at 510 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix AZ 85003).

To receive a replacement ballot, contact the Maricopa County Recorder's office at 602-506-1511.

Maricopa County Recorder's Elections Page

View Town of Wickenburg Candidates

Town of Wickenburg's Website

Voting FAQ

Voting FAQ

1. When are the polls open?
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Don't forget your ID!
2. Can I vote early?
Absolutely. For the all mail elections voters will automatically receive a ballot in your mailbox beginning 27 days before the election. If you are living in an area not participating in an all mail election voters on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) will receive ballots automatically. Voters not on AEVL may also make a one-time early ballot request or visit a replacement or voting location.
3. What if I have an emergency and can't vote on Election Day?
If a voter cannot vote during the early voting period, emergency voting is available beginning 5pm the Friday before Election Day through 5pm the Monday before Election Day. Voters must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury that they have an emergency that prevents them from voting on Election Day (voters do not need to disclose what the emergency is).
4. Do I need ID to vote early?
If you vote early by mail, ID is not required. Your signature on the early ballot affidavit is compared to your voter registration record by the County Recorder to determine if the signature is valid.

ID is required if you vote early in person, or at a polling place or voting center on Election Day.
List of Acceptable Identification
5. How can military & overseas voters (UOCAVA) get a ballot?
Military and Overseas voters have special voting rights under federal and state law (Uniformed & Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)). These rights include the use of a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register to vote and request an early ballot as well as the use of a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), which serves as an emergency back-up ballot. Learn More
6. Do I have to vote everything on my ballot?
No, voters do not have to vote everything on their ballot. The votes they do cast will still be counted. However, we encourage voters to vote down the ballot as local races, propositions, judges, etc. can impact voters' daily lives.