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Where can I drop off my postal ballot? How to Vote Early in Arizona


Where can I drop off my postal ballot? How to Vote Early in Arizona

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Want to vote but still avoid Election Day lines?

It's too late to mail in your early ballot. However, you can still fill out your early voting form at home and submit it via mailbox. Just make sure you drop it off before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

As in previous election cycles, most voters are expected to vote early rather than go to the polls.

They will participate in the top presidential race and the U.S. Senate race. They will have a chance at down-bottom contests for important county and city offices. And they will decide more than a dozen statewide ballot propositions on issues such as abortion and immigration.

Are you ready to vote early? Here's what you should know.

How do I return my ballot by mailbox?

If you receive a ballot in the mail, you can return it by dropping it off at a secure mailbox.

Most counties in Arizona offer at least a handful of these boxes. Some are located at polling locations and are only accessible when those locations are open. Others are outdoors and available to voters at any time.

Where can I drop off my postal ballot?

To find ballot drop boxes near you, visit your county clerk's website.

Is voting by mailbox safe?

Yes, voting by returning your ballot to a mailbox is safe and secure.

Only registered voters can request a ballot by mail, and each voter must sign the outside of their ballot envelope. These signatures are verified by election workers before a ballot is counted.

Election officials say mailboxes are constantly monitored by cameras. Different counties are also taking various additional security measures, such as: B. installing GPS tracking devices and tamper-evident tabs on the boxes.

Bipartisan teams are tasked with picking up ballots at regional mail centers and drop boxes. They fill out forms that establish a chain of custody for ballots, which remain unopened until signatures have been verified and can be counted.

All of this ensures that your ballot remains safe and secure after you cast it.

Can I track my ballot?

Yes. Maricopa County voters can track their ballot at BeBallotReady.Vote. Pima County voters can track their ballot on the county recorder's website. Voters in other parts of Arizona can track their ballot through BallotTrax.

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