Vice President Kamala Harris in 2023. Photo by Alex Wong | Getty Images
President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race but what does that mean for Arizona’s November ballot?
The deadline for both the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee to file their presidential nominees with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office is Aug. 25. The DNC runs from Aug. 19-22.
This deadline exists so counties can begin finalizing the ballot in order for it to be printed in time and to be accurate come November. By Sept. 21, military and overseas ballots are mailed out, and by Oct. 9, early ballots are mailed out to voters.
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With Biden dropping out of the race, delegates that were previously pledged to him now will have the opportunity at the convention to choose a new candidate. Many Democratic leaders nationally, including Biden, have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the party’s nominee.
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office said in a statement that Secretary Adrian Fontes is “confident” that the election will be “safe and secure.”
“To those expecting chaos from this announcement, the Secretary of State governs by a set of rules and laws that ensure the proper administration of elections,” the statement said. “Despite this moment in our nation’s history, one thing remains certain: election officials and staff across the country are working to guarantee that our elections remain secure and fair, and that every eligible ballot is counted accurately.”
Voters in certain parts of the state are likely to see a longer than usual ballot this election cycle due to the number of citizen led initiatives and ballot referrals made by lawmakers to avoid Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs veto pen. Maricopa County is anticipating a two to three page ballot.
Those looking to find information on their voter registration status or to request an early ballot can go to arizona.vote.
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