2018 General Election - Apache County

Learn about the November 6th General Election in Apache County.

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Important Dates


  • Voter registration deadline*Tuesday
    October9
  • Early voting beginsWednesday
    October 10
  • Last day to request a ballot by mailFriday
    October26
  • Mail in your early ballot byWednesday
    October31
  • Last day to vote early in personFriday
    November2
  • Election DayTuesday
    November6

*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.


What is the General Election on November 6?

The November 6 General Election is a regular election where voters determine who is elected to office, 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 2022. Legislative offices have a term of two years, so the elected candidates will be in office until the year 2020.

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. Midterm elections can have a direct impact in Arizona voters’ daily lives, so it is important for all eligible voters to participate to ensure a truly representative democracy.


Ways to Vote

Early Voting

Early voting begins on October 10, 2018. Voters are able to vote by mail or visit an on-site early voting location. The Apache County Recorder's Office will be serving as an early voting site and is located at 75 West Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ 85936. The county road yard at Fort Defiance and in Chinle will also be serving as early voting sites. These sites are open Monday through Thursday once early voting has begun. They are also open the two Fridays before the date of the election (October 26th and November 2nd). Contact your county recorder, contact information below, to request a ballot by mail.

Voting on Election Day

Apache County utilizes polling places. Polling places are voting locations that are assigned to individual voters. Counties that utilize polling places provide a polling place in each voting precinct, and every voter in that specific precinct must go to their assigned polling place on Election Day in order to receive their official ballot. Click the button below to view Apache County's polling place list!

Apache's Polling Place List


Voter Education Tools

  • Voter Dashboard - The Commission's newest tool for voters, find your district, registration status, voting locations and more!
  • Debates - Attend a debate or watch online
  • Mobile App - Voter Education at your fingertips
  • Voter Education Guide - View statements & contact information from the candidates
  • Candidate Compass - Which of Arizona's state and legislative candidates aligns with the issues you care about most?
  • APACHE COUNTY

    Contact Information

    County Recorder
    Larry Noble
    75 West Cleveland
    St. Johns, AZ 85936
    928-337-7515
    T.D.D. 800-361-4402
    [email protected]

    Go to Website

    County Election Director
    Rita Vaughan
    75 West Cleveland
    St. Johns, AZ 85936
    928-337-7537
    T.D.D. 800-361-4402
    [email protected]

    Go to Website


    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 in the general election?

    Absolutely. If you are registered and on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), you will automatically receive a ballot in your mailbox beginning October 12, 2022. Voters not on the AEVL may make a one-time early ballot request or sign up for the Active Early Voting List, by contacting their County Recorder's Office.

    3. Do I need ID to vote early?

    If you vote early in person, yes ID is required. 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 at a polling place or voting center on Election Day.
    List of Acceptable Identification

    4. How do I find information on candidates?

    The Citizens Clean Elections Commission has mailed a Voter Education Guide to every household with a registered voter. The Guide contains statements, photos and contact information for candidates running for Statewide Office and the State Legislature. Voter Education Guides will be received in home before early voting begins (October 12, 2022). We have also created profiles for candidates running for federal office (U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives). These profiles can be viewed on our find my candidates page.

    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.

    7. How do I find information on judges and justices?

    The Commission on Judicial Performance Review (JPR) conducts periodic performance reviews on judges and makes their findings public on their web site and in the Secretary of State's Publicity Pamphlet.