Voter Assistance Services

Ensuring Equal Access for all Voters

The Recorder's Office and Maricopa Elections Department, strive to build equal access to the electoral process for all citizens. Our voter assistance services support members of the community who are disabled or have health considerations by providing full and equal opportunities to vote. Maricopa County also serves voters in both English and Spanish, including on all ballots. For questions email us at [email protected] or call 602-506-1511.

Accessible Ballot Requests


Braille & Large Print.

Maricopa County offers voters the opportunity to select from two different accessible ballot formats when voting by mail. Voters may make the request permanently or one-time. Make your request at [email protected] or call 602-506-1511. You can also make your request online.

  • Braille Ballot
  • Large Print Ballot

Make Your Request

 

Special Election Boards

Maricopa County voters with a confining illness or disability can request voter support from Special Election Boards. These Boards can help voters cast a ballot at home, in the hospital or a location that’s convenient for the voter. Residents may also request voter registration support. Special Election Boards are made up of two members from differing political parties who are trained to support voters in a secure, confidential and accessible manner. For questions email us at [email protected] or call 602-506-1511.

 

Accessibility at the Polls

ADA Compliance & Accessibility Options

All Maricopa County voting locations provide voter assistance services. Voters may use the Accessible Voting Device to independently, and with privacy, cast a ballot. Curbside voting is available for voters who are unable to leave their vehicle. Voters may also request support in marking their ballot. No matter how you choose to vote, Maricopa County provides all services and materials in both English and Spanish. Click here to find voting locations or call (602) 506-1511.

ADA Site Assessment

We assess all voting locations to ensure they are ADA compliant.

Voting Assistance

Voters have the right to request support in marking their ballot from a poll worker or person of their choice.

Curbside Voting

Voters who are unable to leave their vehicle may use curbside voting to cast a ballot at a voting location. All locations will have signage posted that includes a phone number to take advantage of curbside voting. The voter remains in their vehicle while poll workers provide assistance.

Accessible Voting Device

This ballot marking device allows voters to cast a ballot independently. Functionality includes: Large print, sip and puff, touch screen, audio only and more. The device prints a ballot, which can be cast in the precinct-based tabulator.

Language Assistance


English. Spanish. Tohono O'odham.

Maricopa County provides voters with information in English and Spanish under the language minority provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). This includes not only the ballot, but also all election information including, voter registration, early ballot requests, candidate information, educational materials and more. We strive to ensure all voting locations also have a bilingual poll worker to support Spanish-speaking voters. Maricopa County Elections has also created an Audio Glossary to include the Tohono O'odham language.

View and Listen to the Audio Glossary