Arizona Midterm Elections 2026: What is the deadline to mail back your ballot? Here’s what you can do if you miss out

The US midterm elections are set to be held on November 3, 2026. Voters in Ariona will cast ballots to choose their preferred candidates who are part of important races for governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.

There are multiple ways of casting a ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. Many voters use the state's mail-in voting system, while others vote in person early or on Election Day.

The last day to vote in the midterms is Election Day on November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Arizona. Those who want to vote prior to Election Day can opt for early voting and vote in person. The last day to vote early in person is October 30, 2026. It falls on Friday before the election day.


The last day to request a mail-in ballot from your county recorder's office was October 23, 2026. The voters have to mail it back by October 27, 2026. Those who by any chance fail to send before the deadline can bring it to a drop box or voting center by the end of voting on Election Day.

How to receive a ballot-by-mail automatically

For those who want to receive a ballot by mail automatically for every election for which they are eligible, they can join the Active Early Voter List.

Check eligibility criteria to request a Ballot-by-Mail

Any qualified elector may request a ballot-by-mail for any election they are eligible to vote in. However, it is pertinent to note that for an election that includes a federal office, first-time voters who registered to vote by mail must prove their identity before requesting a ballot-by-mail. This can be through a driver's license, last four of their SSN, or by voting in-person one time.


Time period to Request a Ballot-by-Mail


A voter is required to request a ballot by mail between 93 and 11 days before the election. A voter may simultaneously request a ballot by mail for both a primary and general election as long as the request is made between 93 and 11 days before the primary election. UOCAVA (military and/or overseas) voters may make a request for a ballot-by-mail more than 93 days before an election.