Important Dates
- Voter registration deadline*Monday
February12
- Early voting beginsWednesday
February14
- Last day to request a ballot by mailFriday
March2
- Mail in your early ballot byWednesday
March7
- Last day to vote early in personFriday
March9
- Election DayTuesday
March13
*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.
COCHISE COUNTY
Contact Information
County Recorder
David Stephens
1415 melody Lane, Bldg. B
520-432-8350
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Elections Director
Lisa Marra
1415 melody Lane, Bldg. A
520-432-8970
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Ways to Vote
Ballot by Mail
The City of Douglas is having an all Ballot by Mail election for the three open council seats. This means that every eligible voter will automatically receive their ballot in the mail.
Ballot Replacement Centers
Replacement ballots will be issued if the ballot is lost, spoiled, destroyed or not received. If a voter needs a replacement ballot or prefers to vote in person, City Hall will be open on Election Day from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Voters may also call the County Recorder's office to request a replacement ballot by mail.
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.
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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.