The City of Chandler is gearing up for its Special Election, urging registered voters to exercise their right to vote by promptly returning the ballots sent to them. As reported by Chandler's official news center, ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 4, and not a minute later. Voters wishing to mail their ballots should do so before October 28 to ensure they arrive in time. It's clear that postmarks won't be the saving grace for late submissions—only ballots in by the deadline count.
For those who prefer to drop off their ballots, they began accepting them today, October 8 at three designated locations within the city: Chandler City Hall, Chandler Unified School District Office, and Sun Lakes Fire Station 232. Each spot is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Election Day itself, hours will be extended from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., giving voters a last chance to get their votes in. Additionally, voters in need of a replacement ballot due to damage, loss, or other reasons can pick one up at these locations during specific dates near the end of October and on November 3, as outlined by city announcements.
With turnout and accessibility in mind, those requiring a replacement ballot mailed to them must act swiftly—the cutoff is 5 p.m. on October 24. To make such a request or for further details on the voting process, the Maricopa County Elections number is at the citizens' disposal. Moreover, to ensure no voter is left in the dark regarding their ballot status, options to track ballots online or receive text updates have been established, a facility promoted by city resources.
Chandler has also given thought to voters with disabilities, offering special assistance through dedicated phone lines including TDD options for the deaf and hard of hearing. Anyone seeking additional information about the Special Election can turn to the City Clerk’s Office or visit related city web pages dealing with election specifics such as bond and charter amendments.
Public Information Officer Stephanie Romero at the City of Chandler remains the point of contact for any media inquiries.
