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Early voting begins Oct. 7 for the Nov. 3 General Election. Mesa voters will consider four City ballot questions. Residents in District 5 will all vote in a District 5 Councilmember runoff.
The City ballot questions are:
Question 1 - General Obligation Bond: Enhance Public Safety
Question 2 - General Obligation Bond: Enhance Transportation Improvements for Safer and Less Congested Streets
Question 3 - Charter Amendment: Section 209 (A) Relating to Council meeting Procedures and Public Notice
Question 4 - Charter Amendment: Section 211 Relating to Ordinance Posting and Publication
Ballots have been mailed to voters who have requested an early ballot. Oct. 23 is the last day to request a ballot by mail for the General Election. Oct. 27 is the last day to mail your ballot and allow sufficient time for delivery.
Voting locations will be open on Election Day, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit locations.maricopa.vote for voting and drop box locations.
To learn more about the Mesa ballot measures and general election information, visit mesaaz.gov/elections and review the 2026 General Election Publicity Pamphlet.
For questions, contact the Mesa City Clerk's Office at 480-644-2099 or clerk.info@mesaaz.gov.
Tracking your ballot is as easy as texting "JOIN" to 628-683.