Maricopa voters have some decisions to make tomorrow. Four candidates are competing for two City Council seats, five are vying for two school board seats and voters will weigh in on the city’s future growth and school funding.

If you haven’t looked at your ballot yet, now’s the time.

Polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7 p.m. Here’s what you need to know before heading out.

First things first: Where do I vote?

Pinal County uses assigned polling places, so you can’t necessarily cast your ballot at the location closest to home.

Find your polling place using the Pinal County polling place lookup. Some polling locations in town include the Maricopa Library and Cultural Centerm Copper Sky Multigenerational Center and the Maricopa Unified School District Office.

Don’t assume your neighborhood polling place is the right one. Check your assigned location first.

What should I bring?

Arizona voters must present identification at the polls.

The easiest option is an Arizona driver’s license or state-issued ID with your name and address. Other acceptable options include certain federal or government-issued photo IDs or tribal identification.

Don’t have a qualifying photo ID? You may be able to use two different documents showing your name and address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, vehicle registration or voter registration card.

See the Arizona Secretary of State’s voter ID guide for the complete list.

Already voted early?

First, congratulations on beating the Election Day rush.

If you still have an unreturned early ballot, you can drop it off at an official Pinal County drop box or polling location by 7 p.m. Tuesday. Don’t put it in the mail.

If you requested an early ballot but want to vote in person instead, bring the unvoted ballot to your assigned polling place and ask an election worker how to proceed.

What’s on the ballot?

Here’s where things get interesting.

City Council: Tena Dugan, Vincent Manfredi, Chrystal O’Jon and Henry Wade are competing for the remaining 2 seats on the Maricopa City Council. Voters can select up to 2 candidates.

MUSD Governing Board: Loraine Conley, Patti Coutre, Lisa Garcia, Latrinda Williams and Nicolas Yendrzeski are competing for 2 seats on the school board. Voters can select up to 2 candidates.

Proposition 414: This measure asks voters to approve the city’s updated General Plan, a 10-year blueprint for growth and development. It covers everything from land use and transportation to parks, public facilities and economic development.

Proposition 416: MUSD is asking voters to continue its 10% maintenance and operations budget override, which provides approximately $7.8 million annually. The money supports smaller class sizes, the RAM Academy alternative high school program and instructional technology. If voters reject the renewal, funding would begin phasing out after the 2026-27 school year, with the override ending in 2029.

Other state and local races can be found on the county website.

What if something goes wrong?

Wrong polling place? Confused about your ballot? Encountering a problem?

Start with an election worker or polling place inspector. If the issue isn’t resolved, contact Pinal County Elections at 520-866-7550 or the Pinal County Recorder’s Office at 520-509-3555.

Voters who witness suspected election misconduct or irregularities can report concerns to election officials. Document what happened, including the location and time, and provide supporting information when possible.

And before sharing that alarming post on Facebook, make sure the information is verified.

When will we know who won?

It can take darn near a week to get accurate results, but Pinal County’s anticipated results schedule includes:

• 8 p.m. Tuesday: First results, including early ballots processed through Oct. 30.
• 11 p.m. Tuesday: Second update, including processed Election Day ballots.
• Approximately 3 a.m. Wednesday: Third update, including additional polling-place ballots.
• Before 9 p.m. Wednesday: Additional early ballots that were signature-verified before Election Day.
• Thursday through Wednesday, Nov. 11: Additional early ballots and provisional ballots. 

Just remember, results remain unofficial until the election is canvassed.

We’ll be following the numbers, talking to candidates and updating our coverage as results come in.

Follow InMaricopa.com for Election Day coverage. We’ll have live updates through the week.