With Election Day less than a month away, election processes and early voting are kicking into gear in several swing states around the country.
With different election laws and court rulings governing election administration in each state, it can be tough to keep up with the myriad guidelines and rules governing the electoral process. That’s why The Federalist’s 2024 Battleground State Elections Guide is here to help.
From ballot return deadlines to mail-in voting rules, here are all the key dates and information you’ll need to understand the election process in swing states throughout the country this cycle.
Arizona
In-Person Early Voting: Began on Oct. 9 and ends on Nov. 1.
Mail-In Voting: Ballots began to be mailed out Oct. 9.
Ballot Return Deadlines: Mail-in ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. local time on Election Day to be counted. These ballots can be returned via mail or delivered in person. Polling locations for in-person voting on Election Day also close at 7 p.m. local time.
Ballot Harvesting: Arizona law stipulates that only a “family member, household member or caregiver of the voter” may return the elector’s mail-in ballot.
Mail-In Ballot Signature Requirements: All absentee voters are required to sign the affidavit on the ballot envelope in order for their vote to be tabulated. The envelope signature must match the signature on the voter’s registration form.
Voter ID: Arizona requires in-person voters to present one type of acceptable photo ID or two types of non-photo ID.
Citizenship
