March 9th Election

Learn about the March 9th Election election happening in the City of Phoenix

Home What We Do March 9, 2021 Local Election March 9, 2021 Election - City of Phoenix
LocationElection TypeWhat's on the Ballot
PhoenixVote CenterCity Council Runoff Election in Districts 3 and 7

Important Dates

  • January
    23 UOCAVA Ballots Mailed
  • February
    8 Voter registration deadline
  • February
    10 Early voting begins
  • February
    26 Last day to request a ballot by mail
  • March
    2 Mail in your early ballot by
  • March
    5 Last day to vote early in person
  • March
    6 In-Person Voting at Vote Centers
  • March
    8 In-Person Voting at Vote Centers
  • March
    9 In-Person Voting at Vote Centers
  • March
    9 Election Day
  • March
    17 Final Election Results - Canvass of Votes

*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 election happening in the City of Phoenix is a vote center runoff election. City of Phoenix voters residing in both Districts 3 and 7 will be electing Council Members. This runoff is required by the City Charter and State Law because no candidates for these offices received a majority of the votes cast in the November 3rd, 2020 General Election. The candidates on the ballot in District 3 are "Nicole Garcia" and "Debra Stark", while the candidates on the ballot in District 7 are "Yassamin Ansari" and "Cinthia Estela". To view the publicity pamphlet and/or sample ballots in these districts click here .

How Can I Return My Voted Ballot?

All early ballots must be returned in the ballot affidavit envelope that was provided with the ballot and the envelope bust be signed and sealed by the voter. Voted ballots must be received by the City Clerk Department no later than 7 PM on Election Day. Voters have options in returning their ballot. You could return it by mail, drop off your ballot at Phoenix City Hall, or vote in person. Find one of these resources near you by clicking here.

I never received my ballot?

If you never received your ballot, or it was damaged, you are able to ask the Elections Department to send a replacement ballot by mail by calling (602) 261-VOTE (8683) or emailing [email protected] no later than February 26, the last day to request a ballot by mail.

Are there alternative formats available?

Yes, voters are able to request a braille or large print ballot by calling 602-261-VOTE (8683).


What's on the Ballot?

View City of Phoenix Vote Centers

City of Phoenix

Contact Information

City Clerk
Denise Archibald
200 W Washington St, 15th Fl,
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1611
602-262-6837

[email protected]

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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.