Yavapai County Democratic Party

ELECTION INFORMATION 2008

EVENTDATE
Presidential Preference Election 2008February 5, 2008
   Registration closesJanuary 7, 2008 at midnight
   Early Voting BeginsJanuary 10, 2008
   Request for early ballot deadlineJanuary 25 at 5 p.m.
Primary election 2008September 2, 2008
   Registration closesAugust 4, 2008 at midnight
   Early Voting BeginsJuly 31, 2008
General Election 2008November 4, 2008
   Registration closesOctober 6, 2008 at midnight
   Early Voting BeginsOctober 2, 2008
  
Sample ballot mailed to voters2 weeks prior to elections.
Election Day poll hours6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Am I eligible to vote in Arizona?
    • You are eligible if you're a U.S. citizen; an Arizona resident (lived here 29 days or more); 18 years old; not convicted of a felony (unless your civil rights were restored); and not adjudicated incompetent.
  2. How do I prove citizenship?
    • If it's your first time registering in Arizona or you moved to another county in the state, your registration form must include proof of citizenship. One way to show proof is to enter your Arizona driver's license number in Box 13 and the date the license (or non-operating license) number issue date in Box 14 of the voter registration form. Other documents that prove citizenship include a copy of your birth certificate (along with a marriage certificate if your name has changed), a copy of your U.S. passport, naturalization documents and one of several tribal ID numbers,
  3. When are the polls open on election day?
    • Six a.m. to seven p.m.
  4. What identification must I present at the polling place?
    • One form of ID with your name, physical address and photograph, or two IDs without a photo but with your name and address. Acceptable photo IDs include a valid AZ driver's license and an ID issued by federal, state, local or tribal government. Acceptable non-photo IDs include a utility bill or bank statement dated within 90 days of the election, a valid AZ vehicle registration, a property tax statement for your residence and a tribal ID.
  5. Where can I find my polling place?
    • Check the address label on the official sample ballot mailed to you by your county recorder's office. Or contact your county recorder.
      Links to counties: Secretary of State, Yavapai county. Coconino county. Prompts will indicate polling places as well as other information. .