Did You Know? You Can’t Vote in This Arizona Election Unless You Do THIS First!

• Some Arizona voters don't know about this rule.
• If you want to vote in the Arizona Presidential Preference Election, you must do this first.
• The deadline to make a switch is February 20, 2024.

Did You Know?  Some Arizona Voters May Not Be Eligible for this Vote

We go through this every four years: selecting one person to serve as president.

Arizona voters can choose which candidates they'd like to see on the ballot this year through the Presidential Preference Election or PPE.

Unlike the general election in November, this election allows voters a say in who they want their party to nominate.

Voting in the Presidential Preference Election

According to the Arizona Clean Elections Act website, you can choose which person you'd like your party to nominate to appear on the ballot on March 19, 2024.

However, not everyone is allowed to participate in this election, which differs from the primary and general elections. Here are some things you need to know before you can cast your ballot on March 19th:

• The presidential preference election (PPE) is only for registered members of the Democratic and Republican parties.
  • Independents and other party affiliates cannot vote in this election. If you want to change your party affiliation, you will need to make changes no later than February 20, 2024.
• The PPE is not the same as the primary election, which will be held on August 6, 2024. The primary election will allow you to vote for candidates for other offices, like your governor, senators, and congressmen.
  • You can request a ballot from any party for the primary election, and your party registration doesn't matter.
• The PPE is a way for the parties to allocate delegates to their national conventions. That's where the official presidential nominees will be chosen.
  • The number of delegates each candidate receives depends on the proportion of votes they get in the PPE. The conventions take place in July 2024.
• The PPE ballot will include 16 candidates: Nine Republicans and seven Democrats.
  • Some of these candidates may have dropped out of the race by the time Arizona voters cast their vote, but their names will still appear on the ballot. You can only vote for one candidate from your party.

Not Everyone is Eligible to Vote in the PPE

While PPE is an important opportunity for Arizona voters to influence the presidential race, remember, if you're not registered to vote in either the Democrat or Republican Party, you will not be able to cast your ballot for this election.

If you want to make your voice heard in the PPE, make sure you're registered and ready to vote on March 19, 2024.