Maricopa County 2026 Presidential_preference Election
Election date: March 17, 2026
The 2026 Presidential Preference Election in Arizona is the state's primary for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees. ONLY voters registered with a recognized political party can participate — Independents and No-Party voters cannot vote in this election in Arizona. This is NOT the same as the August state primary.
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- Understand what is on my ballot
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Offices on the ballot
Each office controls different things. Click into any office to learn what it does, what it does NOT do, and what questions to ask before deciding.
- President of the United States — party nominee selection · federal (Democratic + Republican parties only)
Ballot orientation — by item
Each ballot item is shown as an orientation card. The card explains what the office controls, what it does NOT control, candidates, public records, and questions to ask yourself.
Voter information
- Maricopa County Elections — Presidential Preference Election info
- Arizona PPE eligibility (Secretary of State)
The official sample ballot for this election has not yet been published. Check Maricopa County Elections closer to the election date.
How to understand this ballot
Bureauify cannot tell you how to vote. It can help you understand:
- What each office actually controls
- What each office does NOT control (common wrong assumptions)
- What questions to ask before deciding
- Where to find official sources for any claim
Start with the President of the United States — party nominee selection explainer.