Can I vote in a primary election if I am registered as an Independent (IND) or have no party preference?

Yes, Arizona is an "Open Primary" state. Independents and those voters registered with no party preference may vote for candidates of recognized parties in a Primary Election. Libertarians have their separate ballot and can only vote a Libertarian Ballot.

If you are on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and not a member of a recognized party, you will receive a notice from the Pinal County Recorder. 90 days prior to a Primary Election,  asking which recognized party ballot you want to be mailed to you. You must respond to the notice, or you will not receive a ballot. 

If you are not on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL),  you will be asked which recognized party ballot you would like to receive when you vote at the poll.

You must choose a party ballot in a Primary Election.

Exception: The Presidential Preference Election (PPE) is held in either February or March in the year that the President of the United States is elected. The PPE is solely for voters registered within a specific political party to specify their preference for a candidate of their political party for the Office of President. 

    Only voters registered with the participating parties can vote in the PPE.

    Participating parties will be determined closer to the election. 


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1. How do I register to vote?
2. What are the voter identification requirements at the polling place?
3. What type of ballot will I receive?
4. How can I verify if I am registered to vote?
5. Do I need to declare a party preference on my voter registration form?
6. Can I vote in a primary election if I am registered as an Independent (IND) or have no party preference?
7. Where do I go to vote?
8. How do I change my address, party affiliation, etc. on the voter registration records?
9. When will I receive my voter identification card?
10. I was made to vote a Provisional Ballot at the poll. What is a Provisional ballot?
11. Will my ballot count if it is a Conditional Provisional Ballot?
12. Who is qualified to vote early in an election?
13. Can I vote without going to the polling place on Election Day?
14. What does it mean to be on the Active Early Voting List?
15. When will I receive my early ballot?
16. Can I have my ballot mailed elsewhere, other than my mailing address?
17. What is the voter registration deadline?
18. Does it cost me anything to return my voted ballot by mail?
19. What can I do if I am unable to vote without assistance due to illness or disability?
20. What can I do if I am unable to go to my polling location on the day of the election due to illness or disability?