Elections

 

Presidential Preference Election:

The Presidential Preference Election (PPE) for voters registered with the Republican or Democratic party throughout Maricopa County will be held this March. Voters have the option of voting in person, or if they are on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and receive a ballot by mail they have the options to return it by mail, drop it off at a secure ballot drop box or voting location, or vote a replacement ballot in person. Visit BeBallotReady.Vote to verify your registration information. Visit the FAQ page for more info.

Voting By Mail:

A Ballot DROP BOX will be available at Carefree Town Hall (8 E. Sundial Circle) starting Wednesday, Feb. 21 until 7 p.m. on Election Day, March 19.

Voting in Person:

The closest In-Person voting is available at: 

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LDS CAVE CREEK: Ballot Drop Box and In Person Voting (38008 N BASIN RD)

Opens ELECTION DAY March 19th

CAVE CREEK TOWN HALL: Ballot Drop Box and In Person Voting (37622 N CAVE CREEK RD, CAVE CREEK, 85331)

Opens on March 11th

Other Important Dates:
  • Feb. 20- Voter Registration Deadline
  • Feb. 21- Early ballots mailed and early voting begins
  • Mar. 8- Last day to request an early ballot
  • Mar. 12- Last Day to Mail Back Your Ballot
  • Mar. 19- Election Day
 
NOTE:

The Town of Carefree will have a polling location available for in-person voting for 12 days prior to the July 30th Primary and the November 5th General Elections at the Council Chambers at 33 Easy Street. In – person voting will be available as well as a Ballot Drop Box for mail in ballots. A secure Ballot Drop Box will also be available at Town Hall at 8 E. Sundial Circle in Carefree.

Check back for exact dates and times.

 

Important Primary Election Dates for Carefree:

  • May 5, 2024: First day to request an early ballot
  • July 1, 2024: Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election
  • July 3, 2024: Early voting and ballots mailed begin
  • July 19, 2024: Last day to request an early ballot by mail
  • July 30, 2024: Primary Election Day

To vote in the Primary Election, residents must be registered with Maricopa County Elections by July 8, 2024. Voter registration forms may also be obtained from the Maricopa County Recorder at: Register to Vote or Update Voter Registration (maricopa.gov)

Voting Day Information

Polls will be open on Election Day, July 30, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Persons in line at 7:00 p.m. will be permitted to cast a ballot. Polling locations may be obtained from the Maricopa County Recorder at: Maricopa County Elections.

If you are unable to determine your polling location, check the Maricopa County Elections website at: Maricopa County Elections.

 

Political Signs:

Political signs may be subject to disclosure requirements found in the Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 16, and inquiries or complaints related to disclosure requirements on signs contained in Title 16 should be directed to the Code Enforcement Officer at (Dennis@Carefree.org) or Town Clerk at Kandace@Carefree.org.

Political signs, following Title 16, may begin to be placed on May 13, 2024 (71 days prior to the election) and must be removed by August 7, 2024 (15 days following the election).*

*According to Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 16-1019H: Subsection C of this section applies only during the period commencing seventy-one days before a primary election and ending fifteen days after the general election, except that for a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election. The period ends fifteen days after the primary election.

The Town of Carefree prohibits all signs located in a manner that interferes with pedestrian or vehicular travel or poses a hazard to pedestrians, equestrians, or vehicles. Please refer to the Town Code HERE to verify the areas that permit political signage.