Do not continue waiting without checking its status. A missing early ballot may result from an outdated mailing address, an incomplete request, a registration issue, or an ordinary delivery delay.



Use this three-step response:



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<li>Confirm your voter registration and mailing address.</li>



<li>Check whether the ballot was issued and mailed.</li>



<li>Contact your County Recorder to request a replacement or arrange to vote in person.</li>
</ul>



Begin these steps as soon as you notice a problem. Waiting until the final days before Election Day may limit the time available for a replacement ballot to reach you and be returned.



If a replacement cannot be mailed in time, you can still ask about in-person early voting or Election Day voting.

What Should You Do If Your Early Ballot Has Not Arrived?

Arizona’s early voting period for the November 3, 2026, general election begins on October 7. Counties begin mailing early ballots to eligible voters on that date.



Not every ballot arrives on October 7. That is the beginning of mailing, not a guaranteed delivery date. Delivery time depends on when the county prepared the ballot, the address on file, and postal processing.

When Are Arizona Early Ballots Mailed in 2026?

Your early-ballot request is connected to your voter registration record. If the name, residential address, mailing address, or registration status is incorrect, the ballot may not reach you as expected.

Confirm Your Voter Registration First

Use Arizona’s official ballot-tracking resources or the tracking service provided by your county.

How Do You Check Your Early-Ballot Status?

Contact the County Recorder for the county where you are registered. Explain that your expected ballot was not received, was lost, arrived damaged, or went to an address you cannot access.

How Do You Request a Replacement Early Ballot?

What Is the Replacement-Ballot Request Deadline?

Yes. A voter who was issued an early ballot may still have an in-person voting option, but election workers must confirm that another ballot has not already been accepted.



Bring accepted identification and explain that you expected or received an early ballot but have not voted it.

Can You Vote in Person If You Expected an Early Ballot?

Regular in-person early voting for the November 3, 2026, general election begins October 7 and continues through October 30.



Dates, hours, and available locations vary by county. Some early voting sites operate only on weekdays, while others may offer additional hours.

What Are the In-Person Voting Dates?

Yes. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Bring accepted identification and tell the election worker that an early ballot was issued but never received, was lost, or was not returned.

Can You Vote on Election Day?

Contact the County Recorder immediately. Official election mail is not automatically forwarded in the same way as ordinary mail.

What If the Ballot Went to an Old Address?

Treat a lost ballot like a ballot that never arrived. Check its status and contact your County Recorder.

What If the Ballot Is Lost?

Do not try to repair a ballot with tape, glue, correction fluid, or other material. Damage may interfere with scanning or create uncertainty about the voter’s selections.

What If the Ballot Arrives Damaged?

Arizona’s Active Early Voting List, commonly called the AEVL, allows an eligible registered voter to automatically receive an early ballot for elections in which the voter qualifies.



AEVL status depends on an accurate and active voter registration record. A change in address, returned official mail, or another registration issue may affect ballot delivery.

What Is the Active Early Voting List?

What If the Original Ballot Arrives After You Request a Replacement?

Prepare before mailing begins:



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<li>Confirm your voter registration status.</li>



<li>Review your legal name.</li>



<li>Verify your residential address.</li>



<li>Check your mailing address.</li>



<li>Confirm your early-ballot request or AEVL status.</li>



<li>Watch for a ballot status beginning October 7.</li>



<li>Contact the County Recorder if the ballot does not arrive by mid-October.</li>



<li>Request a replacement well before October 23.</li>



<li>Identify an in-person early voting location as a backup.</li>



<li>Gather accepted identification.</li>
</ul>



Complete a <a href="https://www.tpaction.com/plan">plan to vote</a> that includes both your preferred early-ballot method and an in-person backup.

How Can You Avoid Missing-Ballot Problems?

If your ballot does not arrive:



Check your voter registration.



Confirm your mailing address.



Review your early-ballot status.



Contact your County Recorder.



Ask whether a replacement can be mailed.



Request the replacement before October 23.



Confirm how the original ballot will be canceled.



Identify an early voting location.



Bring accepted identification for in-person voting.



Confirm your correct Election Day location.



Do not return more than one ballot.



Do not wait for a ballot that may never arrive. Arizona voters have several ways to address a missing early ballot, but acting early provides the greatest flexibility.



Begin by checking your registration through <a href="https://www.tpaction.com/Vote">Register to Vote</a>. Then track the ballot, contact your County Recorder, and choose a replacement or in-person option that can be completed on time.



Get involved by helping Arizona residents find useful voter registration and early-ballot information. Visit <a href="https://www.tpaction.com/getinvolved">Get Involved</a> to learn more.

Arizona Missing Early-Ballot Checklist

Early ballot missing? Check its status, request a replacement by October 23, or vote in person through October 30 or on November 3.

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