Arizona queer and trans voters: know your ID options, your right to a provisional ballot, key deadlines, and Election Protection hotlines before November 3.
Arizona voters have until November 3 to cast their ballots. If you’re queer or trans, voting can come with extra questions. Will your ID match? What if a poll worker pushes back? What if someone tells you that you can’t vote?
If you have questions about your voting rights or run into a problem at the polls, help is available in multiple languages.
Arizona voters should not be denied the opportunity to vote because of their gender, sexuality, or the gender marker on their identification. If a poll worker says you’re not eligible or refuses to give you a ballot, you can say, “I would like to request a provisional ballot.”
A provisional ballot lets you cast your vote while election officials review your eligibility. It does not guarantee your ballot will be counted, but it gives you a chance to have your eligibility reviewed instead of leaving the polling place without voting.
Then call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Volunteer lawyers can walk you through what to do next.
If you’re voting in person in Arizona, you’ll need to provide identification. But that doesn’t mean you need a driver's license or another form of photo ID.
Arizona accepts several different forms of identification, including certain combinations of documents. Depending on which documents you have, you may be able to vote using:
Bring one qualifying form of photo ID that includes your name and address, such as:
Don’t have a qualifying photo ID? You can bring two different qualifying forms of non-photo ID that include your name and address, such as:
You can also use an approved combination of documents:
Check the state’s official election website before heading to the polls to make sure your documents qualify.
Dropping off your ballot is a convenient alternative to waiting in long lines to vote in person. Election officials verify your signature when processing it.
New this year, you can choose to show ID at drop-off, but no one can require it. If someone tells you that you must, contact Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE to report the issue and get support.
Voting by mail is one of the prime voting methods for Arizona voters, and nothing has changed for vote by mail for this election. The recommended deadline to mail your completed ballot back is October 27. If you’re mailing close to that date, check your county recorder’s website for return requirements, or use an authorized drop-box location.
You can also visit my.arizona.vote to find your polling location and track your ballot.
Voting should be accessible to everyone. Arizona voting locations offer accommodations for voters with disabilities and physical limitations, including curbside voting and accessible voting devices.
If you need assistance, you can contact your county election officials before Election Day if you have questions about accessibility. If you need additional support on Election Day you can contact Disability Rights Arizona’s Election Protection Hotline at 1-800-927-2260 between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to get help.
Voters should be able to cast their ballots without harassment or intimidation. If you witness someone attempting to prevent others from voting or interfering with the voting process, report it to the Election Protection hotline as soon as possible.
Federal law prohibits Federal Agents from being at polling locations. If you experience or witness the presence of federal agents, other law enforcement, or something concerning, document what happened when it is safe to do so and call 866-OUR-VOTE.
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This guide was created by Common Cause Arizona and adapted by LOOKOUT for our readers.
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