2020 General Election - Yuma County

Learn about the November 3rd General Election in Yuma County.

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Important Dates

  • September
    19 UOCAVA Ballots Mailed
  • October
    7 Early voting begins
  • October
    15 Voter registration deadline*
  • October
    23 Last day to request a ballot by mail
  • October
    27 Mail in your early ballot by
  • October
    30 Last day to vote early in person
  • October
    31 Emergency Early Voting
  • November
    1 Emergency Early Voting
  • November
    2 Emergency Early Voting
  • November
    3 Election Day

*The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the lower court's decision, with a 2-day grace period. The new deadline to register to vote for the November 3rd General Election is Thursday, October 15th at 11:59 p.m. (subject to further legal action).

What is the General Election on November 3rd?

The November 3 General Election is a regular election where voters determine who is elected to office (including the President), which statewide propositions will become law and which judges and justices will be retained. All registered voters can participate in the general election.

WHY IS VOTING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION IMPORTANT?

Voting in a general election is important because it allows voters to select the candidate they wish to represent them in office. Statewide offices have a term of four years, so the elected candidates will be in office until the year 2024. Legislative offices have a term of two years, so the elected candidates will be in office until the year 2022.

The general election allows voters the opportunity to decide whether judges and justices of the Arizona Supreme Court should be retained or replaced. Voters also have an opportunity to approve or reject laws proposed by the legislature and by voters themselves.

Ways to Vote

The Impact on Voting Due to COVID-19

The coronavirus has greatly impacted how communities are able to conduct many aspects of everyday life, from doing business to providing important services. Voting is crucial to our nation's electoral process and voters have options on how to cast their ballot. It's important to pick the option that works best for you.

If you prefer to vote in person, you can vote at an early voting location (typically less crowded than the polls on election day) or you can vote on Election Day. County elections officials are working hard to ensure personal protective equipment, sanitation supplies and social distancing are available at in-person voting locations. If you prefer to not go to the polls this year, voting by mail is an option that approximately 80% of Arizona voters utilize. It is safe, secure and verifiable. It's your vote, you choose how you want to cast it.

AZ Vote Safe Guide

Ballot by Mail:

Ballots will be mailed to voters starting on October 7th. You can learn more about the security of voting by mail here, and you can request a ballot by mail by clicking the button below. Voters can return their early ballot by mail (postage is pre-paid) and the recommended mail back date is October 27th. Or you can drop it off at any voting location in your county (including early voting or election day) or at official ballot drop boxes. These locations can be found in our Voter Dashboard. All ballots must be RECEIVED by 7pm on Election Day.

Request a Ballot by Mail

Voting Early in Person:

Early voting locations will be available beginning on October 7th. Voters must show ID when voting in person. The Yuma County Recorder's Office will be serving as an early voting site and is located at 197 South Main Street, Yuma AZ, 85364 (open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Other early voting sites may be available. Click the Voter Dashboard button below to find early voting locations.

Voter Dashboard

Voting on Election Day:

Polls are open from 6am - 7pm and voters must show ID when voting on Election Day. Yuma County utilizes vote centers. Vote Centers are different than polling places in that any eligible voter can visit a vote center in their county and receive and cast their ballot. Click the button below to view Yuma County's vote center locations!

Yuma County's Vote Center Locations

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