ELECTION 2010
Election of new state and federal officials begins shortly. Many of the races at both the State and National level are contested. Those who are elected will have an enormous impact on Arizona and on The University of Arizona.
A few important things to note:
1. THE PRIMARIES ARE GENERALLY THE DECIDING ELECTION, as candidates often have non-competitive races in the General Election. So, be sure to vote in the upcoming Primary Election. Dates are listed below.
2. Voters registered a INDEPENDENTS MAY CHOOSE TO VOTE FROM ANY PARTY'S BALLOT. So, Independents may ask for and vote on either the Democrat, Republican, etc. ballot. All votes must then be cast on that ballot [i.e. you can't vote for a Green candidate for State Treasurer and a Republican for State Representative].
3. Important dates are:
PRIMARY ELECTION August 24, 2010
Registration closes July 26 at Midnight
Early voting begins July 29
Deadline to request early ballot August 13
GENERAL ELECTION November 2, 2010
Registration closes October 4 at Midnight
Early voting begins October 7
Deadline to request early ballot October 22
4. Additional information may be found at:
http://www.azsos.gov/election/2010/info/ImportantDates.htm and
http://www.azsos.gov/election/
5. Be sure to get registered and to vote.
Your vote is YOUR voice. Be sure your voice is heard; be sure to vote.
6. Various CANDIDATE FORUMS will be held around the State so you can become familiar with the candidates.
http://www.azcleanelections.gov/calendar/CandidateDebates/legislativedebates.aspx
July 15, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Prescott City Council Chambers
201 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
July 14, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Center
1251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
June 30, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Kerr Cultural Center
6110 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
July 06, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thunderbird Executive Inn and Conference Center
AT&T Auditorium at Thunderbird Management School
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ 85306
July 14, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:30 - 8:30 PM
ASU West Campus, La Sala Ballroom
4701 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306
August 23, 2010
No Primary Debate Scheduled
August 23, 2010
No Primary Debate Scheduled
July 08, 2010
Candidate Debate
Democrat Candidates Senate and House of Representatives
6:00 - 8:00 PM
ASU Mercado
Room C145
502 E. Monroe Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
August 23, 2010
No Primary Debate Scheduled
July 07, 2010
Candidate Debate
Democrat Candidate Senate
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Phoenix Mesa Marriott Hotel
200 N. Centennial Way
Mesa, AZ 85201
August 23, 2010
No Primary Debate Scheduled
July 12, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Chandler City Council Chambers
Downtown Chandler Library, 2nd Floor
22 S. Delaware St.
Chandler, AZ
July 22, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:30 - 8:30 PM
ASU Polytechnic Campus, Cooley Ballroom
7001 E Williams Field Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
August 23, 2010
No Primary Debate Scheduled
July 08, 2010
Candidate Debate
Democrat Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Benson City Council Chambers
City Hall
120 W 6th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
July 07, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Pima Community College Northwest Campus
7600 N. Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ
July 08, 2010
Candidate Debate
Democrat Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Pima Community College District Office
Community Board Room
4905 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ
July 13, 2010
Candidate Debate
Democrat Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Pima Community College Northwest Campus
7600 N. Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ
August 23, 2010
No Primary Debate Scheduled
July 20, 2010
Candidate Debate
Republican Candidates House of Representatives
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Pima Community College East Campus
8181 E Irvington Road
Tucson, AZ
Call 602-212-1717 for more information.
Charlene Ledet, UA Director for Legislative Advocacy