Friday, Oct. 23 is the last day for registered voters to request an early ballot by mail for the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 3 election.

To request an early ballot by mail, voters can contact the Maricopa County Elections Department at 602-506-1511 or submit a request online on the County’s Request a Mail Ballot page no later than Friday, Oct. 23.

In this election, eligible registered Phoenix voters in Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 will decide on electing Council Members for a regular four-year term beginning April 19, 2027.

Returning early ballots

By mail

If you return your ballot by mail, be sure to allow sufficient time for delivery. It is recommended you mail your ballot at least seven days before Election Day, by Tuesday, Oct. 27.

By dropping it off

Individuals who wish to drop off their early ballot can do so at any designated drop box location or in-person voting location. Hours of operation may vary by location. In-person voting and drop box locations are designated throughout the county and are found by visiting Locations.Maricopa.Vote or calling 602-506-1511.

Voted ballots must be mailed or delivered to Maricopa County Elections by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Make sure you and everyone you know is #BeBallotReady!

For more information on the upcoming election, visit Phoenix.gov/Elections, call 602-261-VOTE (8683), email phoenixelections@phoenix.gov or follow on X @PHXClerk.

Editor's note: The above was republished from a city of Phoenix news release.