November 3, 2026 General ElectionPaid for by StopTheJailTax PAC. Phone 928-275-1460.

Yavapai County Proposition 497 is listed as a countywide local proposition on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. The information below summarizes current County election guidance reviewed October 9, 2026. County instructions control if dates, locations, or procedures change.

Election timeline

OCT 7

Early voting began

OCT 23

Mail ballot request deadline

OCT 30

Last day for early in-person voting

NOV 3

Election Day

Confirm current instructions with Yavapai County Elections and sample ballots, the official early-voting page, and the official mail-ballot and drop-box instructions. Mailed early ballots must be received by the County by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day; a postmark alone does not count.

Key dates

  • October 5, 2026: Voter registration deadline (has passed).
  • October 7, 2026: Early voting began.
  • October 23, 2026: Last day to request a ballot by mail.
  • October 27, 2026: Suggested mail-back date in the Citizens Clean Elections Commission guide. This is not the legal ballot-receipt deadline.
  • October 30, 2026: Last day for early in-person voting.
  • November 3, 2026: Election Day. The County says early ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day; a postmark alone does not count.

Early in-person voting locations

  • Prescott: Yavapai County Administration Building, 1015 Fair Street; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.
  • Prescott Valley: 3001 Main Street, Suite 1E/1F, in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District; 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.
  • Cottonwood: Yavapai County Cottonwood Annex, 10 South 6th Street; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.

The County states that early voting locations remain open until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Proper identification is required for in-person voting. Confirm current hours and any special schedules with County Elections before travelling.

Voting by mail

The County says voters on the Active Early Voting List are sent ballots automatically for elections for which they are eligible. The last day to request a ballot by mail for this election is October 23. To return a ballot by mail, the County advises mailing it at least 10 days before Election Day. Ballots must be in the County Recorder’s possession by 7:00 p.m. on November 3; postmarks do not count. An official drop box or vote center may be used for return, subject to current County instructions.

Sample ballot and voter guide

The County’s 2026 countywide sample ballot is available from its election website, and sample ballots are scheduled to be mailed to households on or before October 20, 2026. The County also publishes the Proposition 497 publicity pamphlet online. The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission lists Proposition 497 as a countywide local measure and summarizes key election dates. Use the official materials to confirm your ballot and any changes; this page is a plain-language summary, not an official ballot.

Before you go

Election dates, hours, locations, ballot materials, identification rules, and procedures can change. Verify the latest instructions with Yavapai County Elections — 2026 Elections, the official early-voting page, and the official mail-ballot and drop-box instructions. This page summarizes the practical details in plain language but is not a replacement for official election instructions.

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