November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Arizona
- Election date: Nov. 3
- Registration deadline(s): Oct. 15
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: No
- Recount laws
- Early voting starts: Oct. 7
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (received)
- Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
- Voter ID: Non-photo ID
- Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voters in Arizona decided two statewide ballot initiatives on November 3, 2020. Ballotpedia also covered 10 local ballot measures in Arizona.
In 2020, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2020 local ballot measure coverage includes Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, and Glendale. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Arizona 2020 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CISS | Proposition 207 | Marijuana | Legalizes the recreational possession and use of marijuana |  |
| CISS | Proposition 208 | Taxes | Increases the tax on incomes exceeding $250,000 for teacher salaries and schools | / |
Local ballot measures, by county
Maricopa
- See also: Maricopa County, Arizona ballot measures
• Chandler, Arizona, Question 1, Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported extending Chandler's franchise with the Southwest Gas Corporation to maintain the city's gas system and facilities for 25 years. |
A "no" vote opposed extending Chandler's franchise with the Southwest Gas Corporation to maintain the city's gas system and facilities for 25 years. |
A “yes” vote supported Glendale entering into a franchise agreement with APCOR Water Arizona, Inc. to construct, maintain, and operate a water and wastewater utility. |
A “no” vote opposed Glendale entering into a franchise agreement with APCOR Water Arizona, Inc. to construct, maintain, and operate a water and wastewater utility. |
• Glendale, Arizona, Question 1, Parks and Recreation Projects Bond (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing $87.20 million in general obligation bonds for parks and recreation projects. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing $87.20 million in general obligation bonds for parks and recreation projects. |
• Glendale, Arizona, Question 2, Street Projects Bond (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing $81.50 million in general obligation bonds for projects related to streets, highways, and bridges. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing $81.50 million in general obligation bonds for projects related to streets, highways, and bridges. |
• Glendale, Arizona, Question 3, Landfill Projects Bond (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing $9.90 million in general obligation bonds for projects related to designing, constructing, extending, or improving landfills. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing $9.90 million in general obligation bonds for projects related to designing, constructing, extending, or improving landfills. |
• Glendale, Arizona, Question 4, Flood Control Projects Bond (November 2020): ✖
A “yes” vote supported authorizing $9.30 million in general obligation bonds for projects related to flood control and stormwater. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing $9.30 million in general obligation bonds for projects related to flood control and stormwater. |
A "yes" vote supported continuing a property tax—estimated at $19 per $100,000 in assessed value—to provide funds for the Maricopa County Special Health Care District for a period not to exceed 20 years. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing a property tax to provide funds for the Maricopa County Special Health Care District for a period not to exceed 20 years. |
• Mesa, Arizona, Question 1, Transportation Bond (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported this measure to issue $100 million in general obligation bonds for transportation-related projects in Mesa and repay the bonds with an estimated property tax increase of $18.00 per $100,000 of assessed residential property value. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure to issue $100 million in general obligation bonds for transportation-related projects in Mesa and repay the bonds with an estimated property tax increase of $18.00 per $100,000 of assessed residential property value. |
• Phoenix, Arizona, Proposition 444, Continuation of Local Expenditure Limit (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported continuing to use a locally defined spending limit, rather than the state-defined spending limit, for an additional four fiscal years. |
A "no" vote opposed continuing to use a locally defined spending limit, thereby requiring the city to use the state-defined spending limit. |
Pima
- See also: Pima County, Arizona ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported increasing the base factor of the annual spending limit for Pima County Community College by $11.48 million, meaning the college could spend more funds on operational purposes. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the base factor of the annual spending limit for Pima County Community College, meaning the college could not spend more funds on operational purposes. |
Other races on the ballot
- Chandler, Arizona - City council
- Gilbert, Arizona - Mayor, city council, and fire district
- Glendale, Arizona - Mayor and city council
- Mesa, Arizona - Mayor and city council
- Phoenix, Arizona - Mayor and city council
- Scottsdale, Arizona - Mayor and city council
- Maricopa County, Arizona - Board of supervisors, assessor, county attorney, recorder, sheriff, school superintendent, treasurer, constables, justices of the peace, community college board, East Valley Institute of Technology districts, and superior court judges
- Pima County, Arizona - Board of supervisors, attorney, sheriff, recorder, treasurer, assessor, school superintendent, justices of the peace, constables, community college district trustees, Central Arizona Water Conservation District members, Pima County JTED board, and judges
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Arizona
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Arizona.
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Poll timesIn Arizona, all polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1][2] Registration requirements
To vote in Arizona, one must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of an Arizona county. A voter must be 18 years or older on or before Election Day. Arizona also requires voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship to vote for state and local elections[3] To be eligible to vote in an election one must register at least 29 days prior to the election. Individuals can register online, in person at the county recorder's office, or by mail.[4] Automatic registrationArizona does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration
Arizona has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationArizona does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirementsArizona law requires 29 days of residency in the state before a person may vote. Verification of citizenshipArizona requires voters to submit proof of citizenship with their voter registration application to vote in state and local elections. According to the Arizona Secretary of State's website: "A registrant who attests to being a citizen but fails to provide proof of citizenship and whose citizenship is not otherwise verified will be eligible to vote only in federal elections (known as being a 'federal only' voter)."[3] Accepted proof of citizenship include:[3]
All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[5] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe Arizona Voter Information Portal, run by the Arizona Secretary of State's office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsArizona requires voters to present photo identification or two forms of non-photo identification while voting.[6][7] The following were accepted forms of identification as of October 2025: Click here for the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. Voters can present one of the following forms of ID that contain the voter’s photograph, name, and address:
If a voter does not have one of the above forms of ID, the voter can present two of the following forms of ID that contain the voter’s name and address:
Additionally, if a voter presents photo ID that does not list an address within the precinct in which he or she wants to cast a vote, that person may present the photo ID with one non-photo identification material from the second list above. The identification material should include the voter’s address. }} | |||||
See also
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- ↑ Arizona Revised Statutes, "Title 16, Section 565," accessed July 18, 2024
- ↑ Arizona generally observes Mountain Standard Time; however, the Navajo Nation observes daylight saving time. Because of this, Mountain Daylight Time is sometimes observed in Arizona.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Arizona Secretary of State, "Voters," accessed July 18, 2024
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Arizona Voter Registration Instructions," accessed July 18, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ ArizonaElections.gov, "What ID Do I Need to Vote Quiz," accessed October 3, 2025
- ↑ Arizona State Legislature, “Arizona Revised Statutes 16-579,” accessed October 3, 2025
