Maricopa Community Colleges Serves as Election Polling Locations for In-Person Voting and Ballot Drop Boxes

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
An African American man smiling and giving a thumbs up at an election polling location

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) welcomes Maricopa County registered voters to several of its colleges as they exercise their civic right to vote in the 2024 election.

Why it Matters

Registered voters are encouraged to make a plan to vote if they have not done so already. This year’s ballot is two full pages. Early voting is encouraged to avoid potentially long lines on election day. Learn more about the candidates and issues in advance at www.arizona.vote, beballotready.vote, and www.azcleanelections.gov.

“MCCCD is proud to support the electoral process by opening our colleges for Maricopa County voters,” said Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, MCCCD’s Associate Vice Chancellor of the Center for Excellence in Inclusive Democracy. “This effort is part of MCCCD’s mission to engage the community and promote civic engagement among our students and community members.”

What

With in-person voting underway, several MCCCD colleges serve as polling locations for community members to vote in person or drop off their ballots.

When and Where

In-person voting and ballot drop boxes are available now through November 5, 2024. Individual dates and times may vary; visit Maricopa County’s Where to Vote webpage for more information.

In-Person Voting with Drop Boxes 

The following locations will be closed on November 3, 2024:

  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College 
  • Glendale Community College - Main
  • Glendale Community College - North (Closed November 2-3)
  • Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson 
  • Mesa Community College - Red Mountain
  • Paradise Valley Community College 
  • Scottsdale Community College
  • South Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College

A ballot drop box is available now through November 5, 2024, the location is closed on November 2-3, 2024. In-person voting is available November 4-5, 2024.

Drop Box Location 

At Rio Salado College, a ballot drop box is available now through November 5, 2024. This location will be closed November 2-3, 2024.

In addition to serving as polling sites, MCCCD promotes non-partisan civic engagement across its 10 colleges. Students have the opportunity to participate in civic engagement programs, such as Service Learning, College Student Government, the Maricopa Student Senate, and the Student Public Policy Forum. These programs help students develop valuable leadership skills while gaining real-world experience.