There’s less than a week left to register to vote in Arizona’s August primary

The deadline to register to vote in Arizona’s August primaries is fast approaching.

Arizonans who want to vote in Arizona’s primary elections have until Monday, July 6, to make sure they are registered.

Only those who register before the deadline can cast a vote in the state’s primary election on Aug. 4. Voters can choose their preferred party candidate in a handful of elections for statewide and legislative office.

Arizona has open primaries, so, unlike the state’s presidential preference election on March 17, even voters not registered as Republican or Democrat can participate.

Here’s what you need to know make sure your vote counts:

When is the Arizona primary?

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The Arizona primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Here are other dates to remember:

Deadline to register to vote in the primary election: July 6 i Early voting starts: July 8 i Last day to request a ballot by mail: July 24

Last day to mail in your early ballot: July 29

Last day for in-person early voting: July 31

Election Day: Aug. 4

iiiiHow to register in Arizona

There are two ways to register to vote in Arizona: online or by mail.

Voter registration can be completed online at servicearizona.com. People who want to register to vote via mail must mail a completed state or federal registration form to their county recorder’s office. It must be postmarked by July 6. Both forms are available in multiple languages online at azcleanelections.gov as well as most libraries, motor vehicle divisions, city clerk offices and public assistance agencies.

Those who want to register to vote in Arizona must be: i A citizen of the United States. i A resident of Arizona and the county listed on your registration 29 days prior to the election.

18 years of age on or before Nov. 3. If you aren’t 18 by the primary election date, you will not be eligible to vote in that election, but you can still register for the general election in November.

Able to write your name or make your mark (unless prevented by a disability).

You are not eligible to register to vote

if:

iiYou have been adjudicated an incapacitated person.

You have been convicted of treason or felony, unless your rights are restored.

Proof of citizenship can be satisfied by entering a valid driver’s license number on the voter registration form or by submitting a copy of certain documents, such as a birth certificate, passport, naturalization papers or tribal enrollment number.

Without proof of citizenship, voters are eligible only to vote for federal candidates.

Not sure if you’re already registered? Check your voter registration status using the Voter Information Portal managed by the Secretary of State at my.arizona.vote.

iiCan independents participate?

Arizona has open primaries. Meaning, all registered voters — regardless of their party affiliation — are eligible to vote in Arizona’s primary election.

Independent voters can cast their votes on Democratic or Republican party ballots. Though, the Libertarian party has a closed primary. Independent voters who vote in person at an early voter location or on election day must notify the poll worker which party ballot they wish to vote.

Independent voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) will need to contact their county recorder to specify which party ballot they wish to receive.