The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3. Here’s everything LD29 voters in Surprise, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Wittmann and the rest of the district need to know to make their voice heard.
Key dates
- Monday, October 5: last day to register to vote
- Wednesday, October 7: early voting begins and early ballots start going out
- Friday, October 23: last day to request an early ballot
- Friday, October 30: last day of early voting
- Tuesday, November 3: Election Day. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Step 1: Make sure you’re in LD29
Legislative district lines don’t follow city limits. Enter your home address in the Arizona Legislature’s Find My Legislator tool to see your district. If you live in LD29, you’ll vote for State Senate in the race between Democratic nominee Eric Stafford and Republican incumbent Sen. Janae Shamp. Our LD29 guide explains which communities are in the district.
Step 2: Register or update your registration by October 5
You can register online through the Arizona Secretary of State. It only takes a few minutes. If you’ve moved since the last election, update your address so you get the right ballot.
Already registered? Check your registration status and confirm your address is current.
Step 3: Choose how you’ll vote
Vote early by mail
Request an early ballot by Friday, October 23. You can also join the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) to get a ballot in the mail automatically for every election.
When your ballot arrives, fill it out, sign the envelope, and send it back. Maricopa County recommends mailing it at least a week before Election Day. After that, drop it off at any ballot drop box or vote center in Maricopa County. Early ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on November 3. A postmark doesn’t count.
Vote early in person
Early in-person voting runs October 7 through October 30 at early voting locations across Maricopa County.
Vote on Election Day
On Tuesday, November 3, polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Maricopa County uses vote centers, so you can vote at any vote center in the county, not just the one closest to home. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., stay in line. You still get to vote.
Step 4: Bring ID if you vote in person
Arizona requires ID to vote in person. Bring one of these with your name, photo and address:
- Arizona driver license or Arizona nonoperating ID
- Tribal enrollment card or other tribal ID
- Any U.S. federal, state or local government ID
Or bring two documents with your name and address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, vehicle registration or voter registration card.
Step 5: Vote the whole ballot
LD29 voters will see statewide races, the State Senate and State House races, county and local offices, and ballot measures. Down-ballot races like State Senate often decide the issues that hit closest to home, like school funding, water, housing costs and how the West Valley grows.
Make a plan and bring a friend
Pick your voting method, put the dates in your calendar, and check in with a neighbor. If you have questions, visit our Voter Resources page or contact the campaign. We’re happy to help.