November 2nd Election

Learn about the November 2, 2021 election happening in Maricopa County

Home What We Do November 2, 2021 Local Election November 2, 2021 Election - Maricopa
LocationElection TypeWhat's on the Ballot
See Participating Districts BelowBallot by MailSee Below

Important Dates

  • September
    18 UOCAVA Ballots Mailed
  • October
    4 Voter registration deadline
  • October
    6 Early voting begins
  • October
    22 Last day to request a ballot by mail
  • October
    26 Mail in your early ballot by
  • October
    29 Last day to vote early in person
  • November
    2 Election Day

*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.

Maricopa County Voters

The elections happening in Maricopa County are ballot by mail jurisdictional elections. State law allows for jurisdictions to to hold all mail elections and this means the county will automatically mail a ballot to every eligible voter. With 25 unique jurisdictions and nearly 1.4 million eligible voters participating in the November elections it is important to be prepared. Click here to see the complete list of participating jurisdictions or confirm you’re eligible at BeBallotReady.Vote. Please reference the table below to see what is "on the ballot" for each jurisdiction.

Click here to view All Local Ballot Measures.

Cities & Towns
Jurisdiction NameWhat's On the Ballot?
City of ChandlerBonds (5)
City of ScottsdaleGeneral Plan
City of SurpriseFranchise
Town of GilbertBonds and Franchise
School Districts
Jurisdiction NameWhat's On the Ballot?
Agua Fria Union High School DistrictM&O Continuation
Arlington Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation
Buckeye Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation
Buckeye Union High School DistrictM&O Continuation
Cave Creek Unified School DistrictBond
Chandler Unified School DistrictM&O Continuation
Fountain Hills Unified School DistrictM&O Continuation and DAA
Gila Bend Unified School DistrictJoin West-MEC
Higley Unified School DistrictBond
Isaac Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation
Kyrene Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation
Liberty Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation
Litchfield Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation
Littleton Elementary School DistrictBond and Join West-MEC
Pendergast Elementary School DistrictBond
Phoenix Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation
Phoenix Union High School DistrictM&O Continuation and DAA
Queen Creek Unified School DistrictBond
Riverside Elementary School DistrictDAA
Roosevelt Elementary School DistrictM&O Continuation and DAA
Tolleson Union High School DistrictBond

How Can I Return My Voted Ballot?

Voters have options in returning their ballot. You could return it by mail, drop off your ballot at a voting location or a secure ballot drop box (dependent on your county), or vote in person. Click here for more voting information.

I never received my ballot?

If you never received your ballot, or it was damaged, you are able to ask the recorder's office to send a replacement ballot by mail by contacting Maricopa County no later than October 22nd, the last day to request a ballot by mail. You can also request a replacement ballot by visiting the voting portal and clicking on "Request a Ballot-By-Mail".


Maricopa County Elections

How are votes counted & secured?

Before a ballot can be tabulated there are multiple verification steps & safeguards that are put in place to ensure the ballot is valid. Counties must adhere to chain of custody protocols. This means that there is a log/paper trail for every single ballot. This includes all early ballots and all ballots at voting locations. Ballots are stored in secure locations and there is a live video feed to the ballot tabulation room for every county. Counties must follow the procedures manual for ensuring the physical security of all ballots. This includes the use of tamper evident seals, identification badges, the presence of two or more staff members of opposite political affiliations, audits, etc. To find more information about the tabulation process or security click the buttons below.

How Votes are Counted?

Election Security

MARICOPA COUNTY

Contact Information

County Recorder
Stephen Richer
111 South Third Avenue, #103
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-506-1511
T.D.D. 602-506-2348
[email protected]

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County Election Director
Rey Valenzuela & Scott Jarrett
111 South Third Avenue, #102
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-506-1511
T.D.D. 602-506-2348
[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.