Yavapai County News – With temperatures still warm, autumn and the November Election may seem far away, however election workers are busy creating, proofing, and printing 144 different ballot styles in preparation for the General Election on November 5th.
In this year’s General Election, Yavapai County voters will be asked to consider contests on one of the longest ballots in history. With historic turnout expected and a two-page ballot for Yavapai County Voters, election officials are preparing for longer than normal lines on Election Day. It will take voters an average of 20 minutes in the booth to vote their ballot.
In addition to the Office of President of the United States and United States Senator, many state and local contests will also be on the ballot. Congressional and legislative seats, school board races, local tax proposals, judges, and numerous propositions will be before voters.
Facts about the 2024 General Election two-page ballot:
- Some voters in the City of Cottonwood and Town of Wickenburg will have the longest ballot with 38 contests.
- Across all ballots, there are 64 contests, which includes 40 elected offices, 3 judges up for retention, 20 ballot measures and 1 recall race.
- The ballot will consist of two pages, with contests on both the front and back of both pages.
Understand and Make a Plan:
- Register to vote; register at servicearizona.com or check your voting status by Oct. 7 at my.arizona.vote.
- Decide how you will vote; research the candidates and issues before voting on Election Day. Sample Ballots, Publicity Pamphlets, and Candidate Research are available at yavapaivotes.gov.
- Make a Plan; avoid long lines on Election Day, take advantage of vote-by-mail or Early In-person voting.
- Return Both ballot Pages.
Important Dates:
- Ballots will be sent to members of the military and citizens living overseas on Sept. 21.
- The deadline to register to vote for the November General Election is Monday, Oct. 7.
- In-person Early voting begins on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
- Early Ballots will be mailed on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
- A sample ballot will be mailed by October 18th to households with voters not on the Active Early Voting List and will be available at each Vote Center on Election Day.