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July 21, 2026 - Statewide Primary Elections

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Important Dates

  • June
    06UOCAVA Voting Begins
  • June
    22Voter Registration Deadline
  • June
    24Early Voting Begins
  • July
    10Last Day to Request Ballot By Mail*
  • July
    14Mail Back Ballot By
  • July
    17Last Day to Vote Early In-Person
  • July
    21Election Day

*Important Date for Independent (No Party) Voters. Independent voters must choose which ballot they want to vote. The last day to vote early is July 17.


What is the Primary Election on July 21?

Each recognized political party holds a primary election to nominate candidates. The candidates that win the nomination in the primary election advance to the general election. Arizona has an open primary, which allows voters registered as independent (no party) to participate by designating to their County Recorder which partisan ballot they would like to receive.

Independent Voters

Arizona has an open primary, which means all registered voters can participate in the election, including independents. Independent voters can vote early by contacting their County Recorder with their preferred party ballot by July 10 (Note: Independents on the AEVL must tell their County Recorder which ballot to send them if they wish to vote early). Independent voters can also visit their voting location and choose their preferred party ballot on Election Day. For more information, click the button below or see the FAQ's.

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What ballot do I get?

Voter = Ballot Type
Democratic Party = Democratic Party Ballot
Green Party = Green Party Ballot
Libertarian Party = Libertarian Party Ballot
No Labels Party = No Labels Party Ballot
Republican Party = Republican Party Ballot
Independent Voter (No Party Affiliation) Choose one = Democratic Party Ballot, No Labels Party Ballot, Republican Party Ballot, or local non-partisan (if available)

Note: Independents CAN vote in the primary (you do not need to re-register with a party). Independent voters must choose which ballot type they want to vote. Voters may only vote one ballot. (Choose One: Democratic, Republican, or local non-partisan).

Jurisdictional Primaries

Cochise County has been notified of the following jurisdictions holding an election on July 21, 2026. Contact the jurisdiction directly for more information about their election.

  1. City of Bisbee - Mayor & Council Seat
  2. City of Benson - Mayor & Three Council Seats
  3. City of Douglas - Mayor, 3 Council Seats, Home Rule
  4. City of Tombstone - Mayor & Four Ward Seats
  5. City of Willcox - Candidate Election

Ways to Vote

Early Voting

Early voting begins on June 24, 2026. Voters are able to vote by mail or visit an early voting location. The Cochise County Recorder's Office will be serving as an early voting site and is located at 1415 Melody Lane, Building B, Bisbee AZ, 85603. Contact your county recorder, contact information below, to request a ballot by mail. For more voting options please utilize our Voter Dashboard.

Early Voting Locations Cochise Dropbox Locations

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Voting on Election Day

Cochise County utilizes vote centers. Vote Centers are voting locations available on Election Day in certain counties. 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 Cochise County's vote center locations.

Cochise Vote Center Locations

How to Return Your Early Ballot

1. By Mail

  • Deadline: Mail your ballot back by July 14th.

2. At a Drop-Box or Voting Location

  • Before Election Day: Drop your ballot off at any official voting location or secure drop box.
  • On Election Day: You have two options at the polls:
    • Option A (Fastest drop-off): Drop your signed ballot into the secure bin. Your signature will be verified later before your ballot is counted.
    • Option B (Fastest processing): Show a valid ID to a poll worker to verify your identity on the spot. This skips the signature verification step and speeds up how quickly your ballot is processed.

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COCHISE COUNTY

Contact Information

County Recorder
Billy Cloud
1415 Melody Lane, Bldng. B
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-8358
T.D.D. 520-432-8360
[email protected]

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County Election Director
Melissa Avant
1415 Melody Lane, Bldng. E
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-8975
T.D.D. 520-432-8360
[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?
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.

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