CANDIDATES, CONTESTS AND INITATIVES

What's on My Ballot

Statewide Contests


The Arizona Secretary of State is the filing officer for Federal, Statewide, and Legislative contests. On their website, voters can find more information about:

  • Office of the President of the United States

  • U.S. Senate and House of Representatives

  • Arizona State Legislature

  • Statewide Ballot Propositions

Visit the Arizona Secretary of State

Maricopa County Contests


Maricopa County is the filing officer for countywide races, including County elected officials, Justice of the Peace, Constable, Judges seeking retention, and Special Taxing Districts. Find more information:

 

Learn more about Maricopa County Government

Local Contests


Maricopa County is the fourth largest county in the nation and is home to 25 cities and towns, as well as, locally governed school and taxing districts. Depending where a voter resides local, also called jurisdictional, elections may be on the ballot. Some examples:

  • Mayor or Town/City Council Positions

  • School District Governing Boards and Bonds & Overrides 

  • Questions related to local financial items (bonds, taxes, etc.)

  • Issues related to public safety

Find Local Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Arizona Elections

Local election


Also called Jurisdictional Elections, these are local contests that decide local issues.

Primary election


Held in even numbered years, voters choose which candidates will represent a party in the general election.

General election


Held in even numbered years, voters decide federal and statewide offices and vote on statewide and local contests.

Presidential preference


Held every March in a general election year when the Office of President is on the ballot.

Special election


A governing body calls for voters to decide on a specific issue or candidate.