Election Day on Nov. 3 is right around the corner.

With the July 21 Arizona primary election in the rearview mirror, O’odham Action News is here to help you learn more about who and what will be on your general election ballot.

“Stand Up. Stand Tall. Vote.”is the slogan of this year’s election information campaign from the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The campaign invites Community members to become more involved in helping to shape the decisions that impact federal and state policies affecting Native communities.

The OCLA put together a voting guide for 2026 Community voters, which can be found at SaltRiverVotes.com. At the website, the OCLA provides information about each candidate on the ballot, such as key endorsements, prior experience and any statements on tribal policy issues.

Here is what will appear on the ballots for those voting in Arizona. Note that it’s an off year for Arizona’s two U.S. Senate terms.

3 Takeaways:

• Arizona’s primary election was July 21. Now, the countdown continues toward Election Day on Nov. 3.
• Arizona voters will elect their first lieutenant governor, a new office created by Proposition 131 in 2022. The lieutenant governor candidates will be running mates of the gubernatorial candidates.
• Get local and statewide election updates for SRPMIC voters.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

This year, Arizona will vote for both governor and lieutenant governor, which is a new position created when voters approved Arizona Proposition 131 in 2022. The new law changes Arizona’s line of succession from secretary of state to lieutenant governor if a sitting governor is unable to perform their duties for a variety of reasons. The gubernatorial nominee selected in the primary chooses a running mate to run with on a single ticket.

Incumbent Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, who won the Democratic primary election unopposed, is expected to name former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate for lieutenant governor. Giles, a former Republican, is now an Independent.

Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs chose former state Sen. Sine Kerr as his running mate. Biggs won 71.5% of the vote in the Republican primary. His closest competition was U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, with 15.6% of the vote. Schweikert has represented Arizona Congressional District 1, which includes the SRPMIC, since 2010 in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Congressional District 1 U.S. Representative

Arizona’s first congressional district also includes the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation. According to the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, the U.S. representative in this district will need to represent tribal interests in the U.S. Congress.

Republican Jay Feely and Democrat Amish Shah both won their primaries and will face off in the general election to represent the SRPMIC and the rest of the district at the federal level.

Legislative District 8 State Senate and House

Arizona’s eighth legislative district includes the SRPMIC. Voters of the district elect one person to serve as state senator and two individuals to serve as state representatives in the 30-person body. Some candidates are incumbent, meaning they are currently holding the office and are seeking re-election.

State Senate

(Incumbent) Lauren Kuby (D) won her primary

State House

(Incumbent) Janeen Connolly (D)

(Incumbent) Brian Garcia (D)

Donald Hawker (R)

Other Notable Arizona General Election Races

Attorney General

(Incumbent) Kris Mayes (D)

Warren Petersen (R)

Secretary of State

(Incumbent) Adrian Fontes (D)

Alexander Kolodin (R)

Treasurer

Nick Mansour (D)

Elijah Norton (R)

County Propositions

Proposition 413 will appear on the general election ballot in Maricopa County. According to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the proposition would establish a jail facilities excise tax of one-fifth of one cent ($0.002) on transactions, which is the same rate as the jail facilities excise tax that has been in place since 1998 and is set to expire in March 2027. A publicity pamphlet will be sent to each Maricopa County household with a registered voter in the fall.

How to Vote

To vote in Arizona, you must be registered 29 days before an election. You have three options to register: online at www.azmvdnow.gov (fastest; requires an Arizona driver’s license or state ID); by mail (voter registration form at www.azsos.gov or mail or drop off at the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office); or in person (you can visit the OCLA at 10061 E. Osborn Road at Two Waters and complete your registration form).

Once registered, you can vote by mail (early voting) or in person. If you’re voting by mail, ballots are mailed to you before the election and must be returned by mail at least a week before election day (no postage necessary) or dropped off at a drop box or voting center by 7 p.m. on Election Day. You can vote in person early at any voting center, including one at Scottsdale Community College. Early voting locations open weeks before Election Day. You can also vote at the Salt River Community Building on Election Day, Nov. 3. For more information about voting, contact the OCLA by phone at (480) 362-5520 or by email at vote@srpmic-nsn.gov.