If you have previously registered to vote in Maricopa County, click here to verify your registration status. You will need to sign in to your dashboard to verify your status.

Why check my registration status? Checking your voter registration status periodically is essential to ensure you can vote without any issues when election time comes. Your registration status may have changed for a variety of reasons, such as:

1. Inadvertent Removal from Voter Rolls

• Why it happens: States regularly update their voter rolls to remove inactive voters, deceased individuals, or duplicate registrations.
• Risk: You might be removed by mistake, even if you’re still eligible and active.

2. Address Changes

• Why it matters: If you’ve moved — even within the same city — your voting district, polling place, and eligibility for certain local races may change.
• What to check: That your registration reflects your current address to avoid being assigned to the wrong polling place or ballot.

3. Name Changes

• Common scenarios: Marriage, divorce, or legal name changes.
• Why it matters: Your ID and voter registration name must match in states with strict voter ID laws.

4. Election-Specific Requirements

• Example: Some primaries are closed, meaning only registered party members can vote.
• Why check: To confirm or change your party affiliation before deadlines.

5. Registration Deadlines & Updates

• Why it matters: Each state has different deadlines for registering, updating info, or requesting mail ballots.
• Proactive checking ensures you’re not caught off guard close to an election.

6. Avoid Problems on Election Day

• Why it matters: If your registration is incorrect or missing, you might face delays, be required to cast a provisional ballot, or be turned away.
• Prevention: Verifying in advance helps avoid surprises at the polls.

7. Voter Roll Purges

• What they are: Some states periodically remove voters who haven’t voted in recent elections or failed to respond to mailers.
• Why check: You may be purged even if you’re eligible and intend to vote.

8. Check for Mistakes or Fraud

• Why it’s important: Your information could be entered incorrectly or tampered with (rare but possible).
• Proactive step: Confirm all details are accurate—name, address, party, polling location.

How Often Should You Check?

• At least once a year, and definitely:
  • Before any election
  • After moving
  • After changing your name
  • If you haven’t voted in a while

If you reside in Maricopa County, AZ but have not yet registered to vote, or you need to update your registration for any reason, click here to register or update your registration online or to request a registration form.

Ready to make an impact? Your time can help shape an election.

Click here to email the Festival Ranch Democrats team to learn more about how to volunteer to register voters in Maricopa County.