information for Maricopa County Candidates & Political Action Committees
Running For Office
If you are a candidate looking to run for office in Maricopa County, a Political Action Committee supporting or opposing county, school or special district ballot measures, this page will provide you with the information, resources needed to participate in elections. Our front counter is open by appointment only. Residents who need to return forms to the Elections Department can contact us to make an appointment.
Frequently Asked Candidate Questions
Candidate Filing Checklist
While signatures and nominations forms are required for all candidates, the number and content is unique to each office. State law outlines the filing periods and deadlines for each election. Original Nomination Papers and Nomination Petitions must be filed. Download the checklist below to make sure you have everything you need to officially submit your candidacy.
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Primary Election Filing Deadlines
All candidate filing deadlines are at 5 p.m.
Original Nomination Papers and Nomination Petitions must be filed to officially submit your candidacy. Find 2022 Primary Election signature requirements here.
March 5 -April 4
Partisan Candidate Petition Filing Window
April 5-18
10-Day Challenge Period
April 18
Precinct Committeemen Write-In Candidate Deadline
June 23
Write-In Candidate Deadline for All Other Offices
August 2
Primary Election Day
General Election Filing Deadlines
All candidate filing deadlines are at 5 p.m.
Original Nomination Papers and Nomination Petitions must be filed to officially submit your candidacy. Find 2022 General Election signature requirements here.
June 11-July 11
Non-Partisan Candidate Petition Filing Window
July 12-25
10-Day Challenge Period
July 25
School & Special District Board Write-In Candidate Deadline
Sept. 29
Write-In Candidate Deadline for All Other Offices
Aug. 10-Sept. 9
Superior Court Judges Filing Window
Nov. 8
General Election Day
Political Action Committees
If you are a special interest group supporting or opposing a county, school or a special district ballot measures, recall election, or make independent expenditures in Maricopa County, begin here.
Precinct Committeemen
Any member of a recognized political party who is a registered voter in the precinct is eligible to seek the office of precinct committeeman of that party in that precinct.
