Early Voting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Early voting & Vote by Mail

How do I vote early?

See also “How do I request an Early Ballot?”

See also “What do I do if I make a mistake on my early ballot?”

  • By requesting, either verbally or in writing, an early ballot no sooner than 93 days or no later than 11 days prior to an election (We start mailing the ballots 33 days prior to the Election.)

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  • Early voting in person may be done no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the election at designated early voting sites. Ballots may be mailed back or dropped off at designated early voting sites throughout Yavapai County.

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  • Ballots may be dropped off at any Yavapai County polling place on Election Day.
  • Ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
  • For more information, you may contact Voter Registration.

Early voting drop off mailbox locations are as follows:

  • Camp Verde – Town Hall, 473 South Main
  • Camp Verde – Yavapai-Apache Nation Community Center, 3462 Smith Ave
  • Chino Valley – Town Hall, 202 N State Route 89
  • Clarkdale – Town Hall, 39 North 9th Street
  • Cottonwood – County Administration Building, 10 South 6th Street
  • Dewey-Humboldt – Town Hall, 2735 S Highway 69
  • Jerome – Town Hall, 600 Clark Street
  • Prescott – County Administration Building, 1015 Fair Street
  • Prescott Valley – Town Hall, 7501 Civic Circle
  • Sedona – City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive

 

How do I request an early ballot?

You may request an early ballot:

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Requests can be taken from 93 days through 11 days prior to an election (We start mailing the ballots 33 days prior to the Election.).

If you will be out of town, you may request that an early ballot be mailed to the address where you will be staying.

I have a family member in a Nursing Home. How can they vote?

  • They may request an early ballot – see “How do I vote early?”
  • To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available for individuals with disabilities within the time constraints of the request.
  • If you are interested in learning about special services available to assist voters who are homebound and unable to go to their polling place on election day contact Voter Registration.

What if they are a homebound voter?

  • They may request an early ballot – see “How do I vote early?”
  • To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available for individuals with disabilities within the time constraints of the request.
  • If you are interested in learning about special services available to assist voters who are homebound and unable to go to their polling place on election day contact Voter Registration.

I have a family member in an Assisted Living residence. How can they vote?

  • They may request an early ballot – see “How do I vote early?”
  • To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available for individuals with disabilities within the time constraints of the request.
  • If you are interested in learning about special services available to assist voters who are homebound and unable to go to their polling place on election day contact Voter Registration.

 

Can I arrange to have a ballot sent to my family member who is overseas?

Yes. However, there are procedures set forth by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) just for overseas and military voters. For more information on the FVAP you may contact your local federal voting assistance officer or the FVAP online.

What is a “Vote by Mail” election?

  • Every qualified elector registered within the boundaries of the jurisdiction having the “Vote By Mail” election will automatically be mailed a ballot.
  • There are NO polling places on election day.
  • Your voted ballot must still be received by Voter Registration or the jurisdiction no later than 7:00 pm on election day.
  • Ballots may either be mailed back or dropped off.
  • Contact Voter Registration if you have not received your ballot or you need a replacement ballot.

What should I do if I make a mistake on my early ballot?

  • You may call to have a replacement ballot mailed to you.
  • You may bring your ballot in to a designated early voting site for replacement.
  • You may go to your polling place on Election Day and vote a Provisional Ballot.
Permanent Early Voting List