Tomorrow is the big day (before the BIG day).
Voters will trickle to the polls Tuesday for Arizona’s primary elections and cast ballots for their preferred candidates, plus yeas and nays for special ballot measures.
The primary ticket not only determines which Republicans and Democrats will face off in countywide contests in November, it also decides the mayoral and city council races in Buckeye.
Here’s a quick guide on how to vote on Election Day in Buckeye
When to vote?
Polling places for in-person voting will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow. Voters still in line at 7 p.m. are encouraged to remain in line to vote.
Where to vote?
Visit the Arizona Secretary of State’s voter information portal to find your closest polling place based on your address. Select the 2024 primary election and you’ll find your designated polling place, early voting sites and drop boxes for early ballots.
How to vote?
Voters must bring proof of identity before voting. Acceptable forms include:
- A valid Arizona driver license
- A valid Arizona non-operating identification card
- A tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
- A valid federal, state or local government-issued identification card
- Two documents with the voter’s name and address, including utility bills, property tax statement or a bank statement dated within 90 days of the election
A complete list can be found on the Arizona Clean Elections website.
The last recommended day to mail back an early ballot was July 23, so voters with a completed early ballot will need to drop it off at a polling place. Identification is not required when dropping off a ballot, but they must be sealed and signed inside the provided affidavit envelope.
Track your ballot’s status
Want to confirm your ballot was received and counted? Voters have two methods of doing so.
The first option is to visit the Arizona Secretary of State’s voter portal, where voters can check the status of early or provisional ballots by filling out some basic information. To check an early ballot, enter the voter’s county, last name, date of birth and an identification number. For the status of a provisional ballot, enter the voter’s county, last, first and middle names, provisional ballot number and voter ID.
Another option is to register for call, text and email alerts to track a ballot. Register for an account, then add an email address or phone number. Voters registered with the service can see when their ballot was mailed to them, and then when received and accepted by the county.
