“It seems like most people know the rules of conduct when it comes to the polling place,” said Elections Director Steve Kizer. “There have been some changes made by the state legislature that some people may not know when it comes to polling place activities.”
To start off, Kizer recommended that everyone know where their polling place is located. To find out where your voting location is, you can go to: http://goo.gl/7KnNE (shortened URL), or call elections at (520) 866-7550. You can also find your polling location listed on the sample ballot that is mailed to each household.
Arizona’s legislature modified the rules governing polling places to now allow voters to wear clothing with the name of their candidate or issue of choice. They can also bring in printed materials from their candidate or issue they are supporting. Voters are not allowed to distribute these materials to other voters inside the polling place.
“That was a modification made the by the legislature in the last session,” Kizer said. “But that does not mean people can actively electioneer other voters within a 75 foot limit. And by electioneer, this means talking to a person to influence or compel them to vote in a certain manner.”
Pinal County poll workers have worked with Kizer and his staff to keep up-to-date on the latest laws regarding voter identification, electioneering and effective management of the voting process.
“General elections like this upcoming one are considered our ‘super bowl’ for election officials,” Kizer said. “We thank the people that let us use their buildings for our polling places and we also thank the people who show up to the polls and respect this crucial part of our democracy.”
If you cannot make it to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, Laura Dean-Lytle, County Recorder is reminding voters that Pinal County has three offices open as early voting sites on Monday through Friday.
- Florence: County Complex, Building E-Voting Registration entrance (east side of the building just off Florence Street), 31 North Pinal Street. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Casa Grande: County Complex, 820 East Cottonwood Lane, Suite A-2. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Apache Junction, Roy Hudson County Complex, 575 North Idaho Road, Suite 800. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Lastly, if you vote by mail, County Recorder Dean-Lytle reminds you that you must sign the envelope containing your ballot. Signatures are required for verification against voter registration documents.
If you have questions about what forms of identification are needed to vote, the Arizona Secretary of State’s webpage explains identification requirements at http://goo.gl/R0QAj (shortened URL).
