As the November 3, 2026 general election approaches, Pima County residents have a clear path to cast their ballots. Voters can verify registration, update addresses, join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and find polling locations using the county’s online tools.
Key Dates and Deadlines
To vote in the general election, you must be registered by October 5. Early‑in‑person voting runs from October 7 through October 30. Mail‑in ballots are mailed to AEVL participants on October 7, and the last day to request a one‑time early ballot is October 23. The recommended deadline to return a mailed ballot is October 27. Remember to sign your ballot; unsigned ballots may be rejected.
Identification Requirements
When you vote in person, you must present a photo ID such as an Arizona driver’s license, state‑issued ID card, passport, or military ID. If you lack a photo ID, two alternative documents (e.g., a utility bill and a bank statement) are acceptable. A third option is available for those who cannot provide either set of documents, as outlined by the county elections office.
Tracking Your Ballot
Pima County provides an online tracker for early‑voting ballots. Voters can also track ballots in Maricopa County and other Arizona jurisdictions via the state’s voter information portal.
Resources for All Voters
Multilingual assistance is available: NALEO’s “¡Ve y Vota!” line (English/Spanish), Arizona Native Vote, APIA VOTE, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law offer help in multiple languages. Voters with disabilities can call the state hotline (1‑800‑927‑2260) for accommodations.
2026 Candidate Highlights
U.S. House District 6 (Pima‑area swing district) – Incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani, a moderate who earned an A‑grade for bipartisanship, faces Democrat JoAnna Mendoza, a 20‑year Navy and Marine Corps veteran and former staffer for Rep. Tom O’Halleran. As of July 1, Ciscomani has raised $6.17 million, while Mendoza has raised $7.35 million. Third‑party challengers include Libertarian Jereme Peters and Green Party candidate Gary Swing. Independent write‑in Michael Dorland is also on the ballot.
U.S. House District 3 (southern Arizona) – Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a 2025 special election to succeed her father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva. She now faces Republican contractor Daniel Butierez. Grijalva previously served on the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the Tucson Unified School District governing board.
Governor – Democrat Katie Hobbs seeks a second term after a narrow 2022 victory over Republican Kari Lake. Hobbs highlights a $1.4 billion tax cut, elimination of state tax on tips and overtime, and the erasure of medical debt for nearly 700,000 Arizonans. Her running mate, former Mesa mayor John Giles, switched from Republican to independent in May 2026. Republican challenger Andy Biggs, a former Freedom Caucus chair, won his primary with about 74 % of the vote.
How to Vote
On Election Day, bring your name, residence address and the appropriate ID to your polling place. Early‑voting sites are open throughout the county from October 7‑30. If you need to correct a signature or add a missing one, the county recorder will contact you and allow correction until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
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