by Admin | September 22, 2020
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Today is National Voter Registration Day. We wanted to share some information regarding the upcoming General Election that we hope you will find helpful.
The deadline to register to vote in Arizona for the 2020 General Election is October 5th - if you haven't already, please register to vote today! Details on how to register to vote are included below along with other helpful resources.
As you review this information, please remember that the candidates you vote for on all levels of the ballot – presidential, congressional, state and local - will decide on policies that affect the I/DD community in the future.
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VOTER RESOURCES
The Arizona Center for Disability Law is the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) program for Arizona and was created by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). You can visit their website for additional resources at https://www.azdisabilitylaw.org/voting-rights-information/.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
It is important for voters to learn about candidates' positions on issues that affect you.
In addition to a presidential election, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate will be contested.
View the AZ Secretary of State’s Candidate pages at https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/elections/2020-general-election/federal/2442/18/0
Arizona also has state elections, local races and ballot initiatives.
You can find your congressional and legislative districts by clicking here and entering your home address.
The publicity pamphlet produced by the AZ Secretary of State's Office can also be found here.
For the publicity pamphlet circulated by Citizens Clean Elections Commission go to
https://www.azcleanelections.gov/arizona-elections/voter-education-guide
BE PREPARED – ASK THESE QUESTIONS BEFORE VOTING
You have the power to chart the course of public policy by participating in the electoral process – don’t miss out!
Are you currently registered to vote?
The deadline to register to vote in the 2020 General Election is October 5, 2020 at midnight. You can check your voter status, determine eligibility, or register to vote at this link: https://azsos.gov/elections/voting-election/register-vote-or-update-your-current-voter-information
Questions about voting with limited guardianship? Click here for a brochure about voting with limited guardianship.
What are the Voter Identification (ID) Laws in Arizona?
Check out what you need to bring to the polls at https://azsos.gov/elections/voting-election
Do you know where to vote?
Permanent Early Voting:
Any eligible voter in Arizona, may request to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL). This will ensure that they will be mailed a ballot for each election that they are eligible for and allows them to vote from the comfort and convenience of their own home.
Register to be a permanent early voter online
Register to be a permanent early voter by mail (PDF)
If you are unable to mail back your early ballot by the mail back deadline, you can skip the line and turn it in at any polling location within your county. Poll workers will be able to assist and show you where to drop off your early ballot.
Polling Location:
Head to https://my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=address to locate the name and address of the polling location where you are registered to vote. Unless you live in a county that is using vote centers for the election, you must vote at your assigned polling location for your ballot to be valid and counted.
Are you concerned about access at your local polling station?
KEY INFORMATION FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES IN ARIZONA:
Accessible Polling Places: All polling locations and vote centers have been chosen with special needs voters in mind. Each location will provide handicap parking and be able to accommodate individuals in wheelchairs, as well as, individuals with visual or hearing impairments. Oftentimes a temporary modification will be made to the polling location providing easier accessibility for the voter.
Accessible Voting Systems: All polling locations and vote centers must have an accessible voting device for use by voters with disabilities. In addition to the accessible voting devices, each poling location will have magnifying instruments, large print versions of the publicity pamphlets and trained poll workers who are ready to assist you.
Curbside Voting: Voters who are unable to enter the polling location or voting center may ask that a ballot be brought to them by an election poll worker.
Permanent Early Voting: Voters who have a permanent physical disability, just like any other eligible voter, may request to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL). This will ensure that they will be mailed a ballot for each election that they are eligible for and allows them to vote from the comfort and convenience of their own home.
Register to be a permanent early voter online
Register to be a permanent early voter by mail (PDF)
Assistance Completing Election Materials: If an individual is unable to sign or fully complete election materials such as a voter registration form, early ballot, and early ballot affidavit, they may be assisted by an individual who is willing to help at that person’s direction. This also includes receiving assistance at the polling place by poll workers of two different parties, or an individual the voter with a disability chooses.
HAVA Hotline: The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) will run a hotline to address any election concerns for persons with disabilities. The ACDL also will file Help America Vote Act (HAVA) complaints. Click here for a brochure on your election day rights and the HAVA Hotline.
Call: 602-274-6287 or 1-800-927-2260
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Election Day
IMPORTANT DATES
October 7: Early Voting Begins. Early ballots are mailed to registered voters who are on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) and those who requested to vote by mail for this election. You may also vote in person at an early voting location.
October 23: Last day to request an early ballot from your County Recorder. Requests must be made by 5:00 p.m.
October 27: Presumptive last day to submit a voted early ballot back to the County Recorder by mail. If you don’t mail your voted early ballot by this day, it’s best to take it to your County Recorder’s Office or early vote center directly, OR to a polling place/ vote center on Election Day. Plan accordingly and make sure your vote counts!
You can check the status of your ballot by mail by clicking here and entering your information.
Election Day - November 3: Polling Places/Vote Centers are open from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Your voted early ballot must be received by either your County Recorder’s Office or ANY polling place/vote center in your county by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
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