Arizona Has a New 2026 Primary Election Date
February 6, 2026 - Today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan bill passed by the Arizona Legislature changing the date of the 2026 Primary Election. The legislation permanently moves Arizona primary elections to the second-to-last Tuesday in July. Previously, the Primary Election was held on the first Tuesday in August.
The 2026 Primary Election will take place on July 21, 2026. This change allows election officials additional time to prepare for the General Election.
All qualified voters who live in Mohave County and are registered 29 days prior to the election are eligible to vote in the Primary Election.
Important Voter Deadlines
- Voter Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026
- Early Ballots Mailed to Active Early Voters & In-Person Early Voting Begins: June 24, 2026
- Primary Election Day: July 21, 2026
The change in the Primary Election date also impacts candidate filing deadlines.
Candidate Filing Dates
- Partisan Primary Candidate Filing Period: February 21, 2026 – March 23, 2026
- Precinct Committeemen Write-In Deadline: April 6, 2026
- Write-In Candidate Filing Deadline: May 22, 2026
Voters may verify or update their voter registration information online through Arizona’s voter information portal at AZMVDNOW.gov, and may also check their registration status at My.Arizona.Vote.
For more information, please visit the Mohave County Recorder and Elections Department websites, and follow us on social media: Facebook: Mohave County AZ Voter Registration Instagram: @VoteMohave