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UpdateArizonaMonday, November 2, 2026

Faith leaders trained volunteers as poll chaplains in Arizona

Reporting by
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
“Election intimidation worries faith leaders. 'The vote is precious, almost sacred'”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

The Arizona Faith Network trained 150 volunteers to serve as poll chaplains and on-site conciliators outside polling places in Maricopa, Pima and Coconino counties ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The network is led by the Rev. Katie Sexton. Nearly half of Election Day sites in metro Phoenix are located at houses of worship.1

The Interfaith Alliance's 'The Vote is Sacred' bus tour is making stops in Arizona to promote voter participation.1

150
volunteers trained as poll chaplains1
nearly half
of metro Phoenix Election Day sites at houses of worship1
What it means in Arizona

What voters in Arizona should know

Early voting in Arizona runs from Wednesday October 7, 2026 until 7 p.m. on Friday October 30, 2026.2 Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.2

Key dates in Arizona

Election Day in -1 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Wed, Oct 7 · passed
    Early voting begins
  3. Fri, Oct 23 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Fri, Oct 30 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Mon, Nov 23 · 19 days
    State certification

Every date in Arizona, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNSFkxS0lRc1Y4SzVMR3J2RXRobXhMa2xncjFPalNnZTl5dXBfN2xYNnhveTNVd3BfRGR3eGFYTWtzMWxQMFZFMW14NWpaS082eFQyb3FJUmc1c19xbE9xNDZZQkFCTTQ4Rlo1MW5DNHJCM1oxTEtTekw2X1ZXMHdCaUpoejFqdUVvS1pIZFUxQmNURUYzenBROVFDbk13bXBtdkozTDVxM0JDazFULUhTeG52WXd2ZWJyV1k3eXhvQzMxZGt5Wkg5MmdidlU1eGpyRmc?oc=5 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Arizona Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/arizona/

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