You may register to vote in Pima County if

You live within Pima County at least 29 days prior to the General Election.

You are a United States Citizen.

You are 18 or older, or will be 18 by the next General Election.

You have not been convicted of a felony or treason, or if you have, your rights have been restored.

You have not been adjudicated an incapacitated person.

It’s actually very easy! On the left side of this page you will see a link that says "Register to Vote." Click here to go to the site where Arizona residents can register to vote online if you have an Arizona driver's license. If you would rather not do it online, most post offices and libraries will have registration forms available. The Pima County Recorder's office has a list of all locations that have voter registration forms available, which can be found here. The Recorder's office also has an excellent guide to new voter registration requirements, which can be found here.

Do I have to be 18 to register to vote?

No! If you are currently 17 and your 18th birthday is before the next general election, you can register to vote right now and be eligible to vote the minute you turn 18.

Do I need to fill out a new voter registration form every year?

The only time you are required to fill out a voter registration form is when

You register to vote for the first time.

You change your name.

You change your address.

You change your political party.

I’m going out of state for college, should I register here or wait until I get there to do so?

Where you register to vote is up to you. If you plan on keeping Tucson as your permanent residence and will just be going somewhere else temporarily, you should register to vote here. However, if you plan on attending college somewhere else and making that your new place of residence, it is in your best interest to register there.

Why is it important for young people to vote?

Young voters make up a very significant portion of the electorate here in the United States, however our turnout rates are consistently lower than those of other age groups. We are very affected by what is going on in the political scene in our country, and it is extremely important that we express our opinions on issues that affect us. The best way to express this opinion is to register to vote, and start voting as soon as you are eligible! In most elections, there will be a number of candidates running for a single office; find one that lines up with your belief system and vote for that person.