Arizona voters face 7 p.m. deadline as first results land at 8 p.m.

Arizona voters have until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections. Once polls close, the first official results begin arriving at 8 p.m. The Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center serves as the primary data source for local counts. The center tracks the volume of ballots received and processed throughout the day. Voters can monitor these updates via interactive maps on fox10phoenix.com/election and the FOX Local app. The data refreshes automatically as counties report new ballot drops. This timeline allows residents to see how the race for governor, congressional seats, and key propositions unfolds in real time.

The day begins early with coverage from 4:30 a.m. MST. FOX 10 airs the program AZAM starting at that time. Reporters provide live updates from the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center. These reports cover early ballot drop-offs and potential issues at polling places. The broadcast continues through 10 a.m. Viewers can watch the morning coverage on FOX 10 TV, the fox10phoenix.com/live page, foxlocal.com, the FOX Local app, and YouTube. The segment focuses on what voters need to know before heading to the polls. It also details how many ballots have already been counted.

Midday programming shifts to analysis and local sentiment. FOX 10 Talks airs at 10 a.m. The show is immediately followed by FOX 10 News at Noon. Both programs feature panel discussions on the election. They examine voter sentiment and developments on Arizona ballot measures. The noon news block continues local coverage through 12:30 p.m. National coverage takes over from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. via LiveNOW from FOX. This national feed is available on the same digital platforms and the FOX Local app.

The afternoon schedule returns to local focus at 3 p.m. FOX 10 Talks resumes with additional panel discussions. The segment highlights ballot developments across the state. At 4 p.m., FOX 10 News takes over until 6:30 p.m. This hour tracks poll traffic and lines as voting ends. It also covers late ballot returns. At 6:30 p.m., the broadcast shifts back to national coverage with LiveNOW from FOX. The 7 p.m. slot features West Coast News Wrap, which focuses on major races in Arizona, California, and Washington.

Election night coverage continues with a commercial-free special hosted by Ellen McNamara at 8 p.m. This program runs until 11 p.m. on FOX 10 TV and digital streams. Simultaneously, SE Cupp and Bill Anderson host Battleground Midterms from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This segment analyzes key battleground races nationally. At 9 p.m., FOX 10+ anchors Marc Martinez and Christina Carilla take over. They anchor FOX 10 News until 11 p.m. The channel streams on fox10phoenix.com/live/ksaz2 and the FOX Local app.

Coverage extends into the early morning hours. LiveNOW from FOX provides national election updates from 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. This final segment is available on fox10phoenix.com/live, foxlocal.com, the FOX Local app, and YouTube. The FOX Local app is available on iPhone, iPad, Android devices, and various smart TVs. Users can also access the channel through services like Roku, Samsung TV Plus, and Tubi. Social media updates are posted on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Nextdoor under the handle fox10phoenix.

The election determines the balance of power in Arizona's state and federal offices. Voters also decide on several ballot propositions. The Maricopa County center provides the data foundation for local results. The broadcast team offers continuous updates from early morning until late night. Viewers can choose between TV, web streams, and social media feeds to follow the count. The first results appear at 8 p.m. as counties begin reporting. The commercial-free special runs for three hours starting at 8 p.m. The national feed continues until 4:30 a.m. the next day.