Secretary of State, Special Election 2010 General Information, Sun Sounds Version

Page one - Cover Information
State of Arizona
Special Election
May 18, 2010

Ballot Proposition Guide
PUBLICITY PAMPHLET
& SAMPLE BALLOT

Issued by
KEN BENNETT
Arizona Secretary of State

Arizona Secretary of State's Office
Election Services Division
1700 W. Washington St., 7th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azsos.gov
1-877-THE VOTE

For a Spanish or large print version of this publicity pamphlet call toll-free 1-877-THE VOTE (1-877-843-8683).

Page two - Advertisement
Be Brilliant At The Polls.

Voting is not only an important right but an easy one to exercise.

Just follow these simple instructions to "know before you go," and happy voting!

As an Arizona voter, you should bring proof of identity to your polling place. When you arrive, simply give your name and place of residence to the election official, then present one form of identification that has your name, address and photograph, or two forms of ID that show your name and address.

Acceptable IDs with your photograph, name, and address (1 needed):

Valid Arizona driver license

Valid Arizona non-operating identification license

Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification

Valid United States federal, state or local government issued identification

If you don't have one of the former, simply bring any two acceptable forms of identification that do not require a photo.

Acceptable IDs (no photograph) with your name and address (2 needed):

Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election (may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone or cable TV)

Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election

Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration

Indian census card

Property tax statement of the voter's residence

Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification

Recorder's Certificate

Valid United States federal, state or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder

Any mailing to the elector marked "Official Election Material"

Acceptable forms of ID, one with photo and one without (2 needed)

Any valid photo identification from the first list in which the address does not match the precinct register accompanied by one valid form of non-photo identification

U.S. Passport and one valid form of non-photo identification

U.S. Military ID and one valid form of non-photo identification

Note: In all cases, IDs are considered "valid" unless expired.

Visit azsos.gov or call 1-877-THE-VOTE

Page three - A Message to Voters from Secretary of State Ken Bennett
Dear Arizona Voter:

Welcome to the 2010 Special Election Publicity Pamphlet. Arizona will be conducting a Special Election on May 18 , and I hope this pamphlet is a helpful tool for your use. This pamphlet also serves as your sample ballot and provides the location of your polling place on the back cover.

The pamphlet is divided into two parts:

(1) General information about voting.

(2) Information about the proposition that will appear on the ballot, including the actual language of the measure followed by a description of what it does and arguments for and against it.

Please keep the following important dates in mind:

Voter Registration Deadline: April 19. For information about your registration, please call your county recorder's office. A list of contact information for each county recorder can be found later in this guide.

Early Voting: April 22 - May 7. This is the period when early ballots are mailed to registered voters who request one. Contact your county recorder to receive a ballot in the mail.

Election Day: May 18 . Polling places are open from six a.m. to seven p.m.

If you are in the military or are an American citizen living overseas, you can find important voting information on page 6.

Some local governments will also be holding elections May 18. State and local elections will be combined on one ballot. Contact your county recorder or visit the Secretary of State's Website - www.azsos.gov - if you have any questions.

Thank you for taking the time to inform yourself and participate in this Special Election.

Sincerely,
Ken Bennett

Page 4 - Is the Table of Contents page for the paper guide.

Page 5 - Important Election Dates
April
Check to see if I am registered to vote at Voter View online at www.azsos.gov
Information about online voter services is reviewed later in this guide.

April 19
Oops.Today's the Last DAY
Last Day to Register for Special Election
Go online to www.azsos.gov
Don't panic. Call 1-877-THE VOTE early in the day for assistance.

April 22
If I want to vote by mail, I can request an early ballot starting today!
Information how to contact your County Recorder is reviewed later in this guide.

May 7
Don't forget to request early ballot. I have until 5 p.m. today to request one from county.
Information how to contact your County Recorder is reviewed later in this guide.

May 7-13
Mail early ballot by Thursday, May 13. Must be received by county no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.*
* Play it safe. Mail your ballot as early as possible. If you live in an outlying area and are worried your ballot won't arrive on time simply drop off your ballot at any polling place in your county on Election Day.

May 18
Election Day
Go Vote Today.
Polls open six a.m. Be in line before seven p.m. Polling place is on back of paper Publicity Pamphlet mailed to every household with a registered voter.
Don't Forget ID
Election Day Information is reviewed later in this guide.
ID requirements are reviewed later in this guide.

Page 6 - General Information
VOTER REGISTRATION
April 19 is the registration deadline for the 2010 Special Election.

Visit the Secretary of State's Web page at www.azsos.gov to register to vote. The easiest way to register is online through the EZ Voter Program. EZ Voter is a quick four-step process in English or Spanish that allows you to register online in just a couple of minutes. You must have an Arizona driver license or nonoperating identification license issued after October 1, 1996, in order to use EZ Voter.

If you do not have an Arizona driver license or nonoperating identification license, the Secretary of State's Website also provides a voter registration form that can be completed online and then printed out.

Once signed, it can be mailed to the Secretary of State's office or the appropriate county recorder. You may also request a voter registration form by calling toll-free within Arizona 1-877-THE-VOTE (1-877-843-8683).

Voter registration forms are also available from the county recorder in each county, as well as government offices and public locations throughout the state. Completed forms can be sent to the appropriate county recorder listed later in this document; your county recorder can also provide assistance with registering to vote in person or by phone at the number listed later in this guide.

EARLY VOTING
Any registered voter can vote early in Arizona's 2010 Special Election. Between April 22 and May 7, an early ballot will be mailed to registered voters who request one. Registered voters can request an early ballot by telephone, mail or fax. Such requests must be received by your county recorder before 5 p.m. on May 7, 2010. A written request must include the voter's name and address as registered, date of birth and state, the election for which the ballot is requested, address where the voter is temporarily residing (if applicable), and the signature of the voter. In some cases you may be able to request an early ballot online. Check with your county recorder, whose information can be found later in this guide.

Ballots MUST be received by the county recorder, either by personal delivery or by mail, or may be dropped off at any polling place in the voter's county of residence no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS
Military and overseas personnel are able to conveniently participate in federal and Arizona elections by visiting the Secretary of State online at www.azsos.gov/election/military.htm.

While online, the military or overseas voter may fill out the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), which serves as both the voter registration and early ballot request form.

The voter can also request the FPCA from his or her voting assistance officer or by contacting the county recorder directly (see page 10). Once the FPCA has been filled out by the military or overseas voter, it may be faxed back to the appropriate county recorder, or to the Secretary of State's office at 602-364-2087. The Secretary of State's office will forward the FPCA to the appropriate county recorder.

Using the Secretary of State's secure ballot upload system, a military or overseas voter will receive information on how to use the site to electronically submit the voter's ballot after the request for an early ballot is processed. The voter will log onto the secured site and upload an image of the voted ballot which will then be securely transferred to the proper county. A military or overseas voter can also fax the voter's ballot directly to the proper county recorder for processing. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Page 7 - PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The 2010 Special Election Publicity Pamphlet and Sample Ballot is available in alternate formats. Arizona residents who need information about the 2010 special election ballot proposition in another format should contact the Election Services Division of the Secretary of State's Office at 602-542-8683, 1-877-THE-VOTE (1-877-843-8683), 1-800-458-5842, or TDD 602-255-8683.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR VOTERS
County election officials will accommodate special needs of voters who are physically unable to go to the polls or who need special access or special voting aid at the polling places. Accessible voting devices will be available in every polling place. Accessible voting machines create an independent and private voting experience for people with disabilities. Arizona residents who need assistance with voting should contact their county election department at the numbers listed later in this guide.

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS AND ELECTION OFFICERS

1. The polls are open from six a.m. until seven p.m.

2. Please give your full name and place of residence and appropriate identification document(s) (ID information listed later in this guide) to the election officer in charge of the signature roster.

The election officer will give you a ballot you will use to cast your vote.

3. Once you have received your ballot, go to the next available voting booth to cast your vote. Follow the instructions and mark your ballot to reflect your choice.

4. Ask for assistance if you are physically unable to mark your ballot. An accessible voting device will be available in every polling place.

If you desire, two election officers of different political parties may also accompany you to the voting booth.

They may assist you by:

reading you the text that describes the ballot measure;

asking for your response to the ballot measure that reflects your choice; and

marking your ballot correctly.

Neither of the election officers who assist you with your vote are allowed to influence your vote by recommending or suggesting a choice for the ballot measure.

5. If you accidentally spoil your ballot, present it to the election judge.

Make sure to conceal any votes you have made on the ballot. Either you or the inspector and a judge will need to mark the ballot as spoiled in ink, and the judge will give you another ballot on which to cast your vote.

Each voter is entitled to only two additional ballots, and only to replace spoiled ballots.

If you feel that a violation of the Help America Vote Act or other election law has occurred, you may contact:
Secretary of State Election Services Division
1700 W. Washington St., 7th Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
1-877-THE-VOTE
www.azsos.gov

Page 8 - ID AT THE POLLS
As an Arizona voter, you should bring proof of identity to your polling place. When you arrive, simply give your name and place of residence to the election official. Then, present either: one form of identification that has your name, address and photograph (List one); two forms of identification that show your name and address (List two); or any two forms of identification presented in List three.

List One
Acceptable forms of identification with photograph, name, and address of the elector (only 1 required):
Valid Arizona driver license
Valid Arizona nonoperating identification license
Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification
An identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.
or

List Two
Acceptable forms of identification without a photograph that bear the name and address of the elector (two required):

Utility bill of the elector that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone or cable television

Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election

Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration

Indian census card

Property tax statement of the elector's residence

Tribal identification or enrollment card

Certificate of Indian Blood

Tribal voter registration card issued for tribal elections

Tribal home site assignment lease, permit or allotment

Tribal grazing permit allotment

Vehicle insurance card

Recorder's Certificate

Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder

Any mailing to the elector marked "Official Election Material"

An identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.

Or
List three
Acceptable forms of identification, one with photo, one without (two required):

Any valid photo identification from List 1 in which the address does not match the precinct register accompanied by one valid item from List two

U.S. Passport without address and one valid item from List two

U.S. Military identification without address and one valid item from list two

An identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.

ADDITIONAL ONLINE VOTING INFORMATION
The Arizona Secretary of State is providing additional online services that will help Arizona citizens when voting.
Arizona is already a leader in the nation in online voter registration. These new services will allow Arizona citizens to:
Check their voter registration status
Check their polling location
Check their provisional ballot status
Please visit voter.azsos.gov to use these new services

Page 9 - A RIGHT TO VOTE A PROVISIONAL BALLOT
You have a right to vote a provisional ballot if one of the following situations applies to you:

if your name does not appear on the precinct or inactive list and you are in the correct polling place

if you have moved to a new address within the county and have not updated your voter registration

if you have legally changed your name and have not updated your voter registration

if you requested an early ballot but did not vote it

if you have not produced sufficient identification

if you were challenged as a qualified elector

To vote a provisional ballot: present to the election officer an identification stating your given name and surname, present to the election officer your complete residence address, and sign an affirmation stating that you are a registered voter in this jurisdiction and are eligible to vote.

If you vote a provisional ballot, the election official will enter your name on the signature roster. You will be asked to provide your signature next to your name. Your vote will be counted only if you are eligible to vote in the polling place in which you cast your provisional ballot.

Once you have voted a provisional ballot, your ballot will be placed in a provisional ballot envelope that you can seal. The election official will ensure that the envelope is sealed. You will then be given a provisional ballot receipt with information on how to verify the status of your provisional ballot. If you are provided a provisional ballot because you did not produce appropriate identification, you will be provided instructions on how and where to produce identification to assure your vote is counted.

VOTER RIGHTS
Any voter may be accompanied into the voting booth and assisted in casting a ballot by a person of his or her choice or by two poll workers of different political parties. Candidates whose names appear on the ballot (other than precinct committeemen) may not assist voters.

In addition, a voter may also be accompanied by a person under the age of 18 pursuant to Arizona's "Youth in the Booth" law.

Sample ballots may be brought to the polling place and may be taken into the voting booth at the time of the election. Any qualified voter who is in line to vote at seven p.m. on Election Day shall be allowed to prepare and cast a ballot.

POLL WORKERS NEEDED
Poll workers are critical to a successful election. The Secretary of State's office is reaching out to civic minded citizens to serve on Election Day.

This important civic responsibility is open to all registered voters in Arizona and citizens who are at least sixteen years of age at the time of the election. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking or Native American-speaking) poll workers are especially needed. Poll workers are paid for their time and effort.

If you are interested, please visit www.azsos.gov or contact your local county elections office (listed later in this guide).

Page Ten - COUNTY RECORDERS

List current as of 03/31/10.

APACHE COUNTY RECORDER

LeNora Y. Johnson

Physical Address: 75 West Cleveland

Mailing Address: PO Box 425

St. Johns, Arizona 85936-0425

PHONE (928) 337-7514

FAX (928) 337-7676

TDD (928) 337-4402