Arizona election 2016: How to vote with confidence

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The Republic | azcentral.com 5:22 p.m. MST October 21, 2016

Here"s what you need to know about voting in the November election in Arizona.

Tori Jensen, 18, rides her long board to Parkway Community Church in Phoenix to cast her ballot in Arizona"s primary election on August 30 -- her first time voting.(Photo: Michael Chow/The Republic)

It"s almost here the Nov. 8 election.

The presidential race has gotten the most attention, but there are lots of equallyimportant races in Arizona. Here"s how to vote with confidence:

VOTER INFORMATION

Early voting is underway and continues until Nov. 4. You can vote in person at various Maricopa County locations. Bring an accepted form of ID with you, such as a driver"s license.You also can request an early ballot before Oct. 28, fill it out at home and mail it in. Just make sure the county elections folks have it in hand by Election Day.

If you wait until Nov. 8, polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enter your address to find your Maricopa Countypolling place.

VOTER GUIDE

The Arizona Republic sent candidates questionnairesin congressional, state legislative, state, county and municipal racesto capture where they stand on key issues. There also are questionnairesabouttwo statewide ballot initiatives and four municipal questions.

You can search by the state"s 99 racesor210 candidates. Oryou canfill out a sample ballot that you can print and take with you to the polls. Pretty cool, huh?

ENDORSEMENTS

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The Arizona Republic"s editorial board is making recommendations in several key races. Follow the links belowto read the full endorsements (and stay tuned - there are more to come).

PRESIDENT: Hillary Clinton. We endorsed a Democratic presidential candidate over a Republican for the first time in the newspaper"s history because Donald Trump is unqualified for office, and Clinton has the experience and temperament to lead.

U.S. SENATE: John McCain.Arizona"s senior senator is a voice of reason and experience, particularly on issues like national security and immigration. Washington needs his leadership now more than ever.

CONGRESS, DISTRICT 1: Tom O"Halleran.Unlike his opponent, Democrat O"Halleran"s talk about the border and coal matches his work when he was a Republican in the Arizona Legislature.

CONGRESS, DISTRICT 2: Martha McSally.The freshman Republican has done yeoman"s work of representing this ideologically split district. She accomplished things that matter for constituents, and she deserves another two years to keep up the good work.

SHERIFF: Paul Penzone.Penzone has promised to clean house, something Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, now facing criminal charges for balking a judge"s orders, has proven he cannot (or will not) do. Penzone deserves the chance.

PROPOSITION205: Vote no. There is merit in legalizing marijuana, but Prop. 205 goes about it in the wrong way. The initiative is a money grab that puts kids" health at risk, among other problems.

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