> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.azadvocacyhub.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Oct 5-11 · Sunburnt & Stubborn - URL: https://www.azadvocacyhub.org/oct-5-11-sunburnt-stubborn/ - Published: 2026-10-04T12:41:31.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-04T12:41:30.000Z - Description: 209 things for Arizona activists to do the week early voting begins. Check it out. - Author: AZ Advocacy Hub - Tags: activism, Ally, arizona politics, arizona, community organizing, democracy, donate, good trouble, Independent, medicaid, local news, News, progressive, Newsletter, public services, protest, reproductive rights, social justice, volunteer Welcome, and thanks for being here, my favorite Sunburnt and Stubborn activists! October 7 is the first day of early voting, and groups around the state have been busy making fun plans: When We All Vote parties in San Luis, Phoenix and Tucson, coffee after voting in Bisbee, and free rides to the polls starting in Cottonwood and Show Low. To end the week with a grand celebration, the Phoenix Pride parade and festival will be on October 11 so mark your calendars and be sure to come out. **Important Deadlines**: Voter registration closes October 5 at 11:59 PM. Early ballots go out and in-person early voting begins October 7 & runs through October 30\. The last day to request an early ballot is October 23 so be sure to put in your request today. ## If you only do one thing this week [**Phonebanking to Get Out the Early Vote**](https://www.mobilize.us/csv/event/1039673/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 10 · Virtual Copper State Victory runs an online phone bank from 9:00 AM to noon, calling voters in the first week ballots are out. More three-hour shifts follow through 9:00 PM on October 10 and 11, and [weekday shifts](https://www.mobilize.us/csv/event/1041158/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) run 3:00 to 6:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM October 7 through 9\. A [Spanish-language listing](https://www.mobilize.us/csv/event/1039674/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) runs on the same schedule. After sign-up an organizer reaches out to get callers set up, and the Zoom link is sent once a volunteer is confirmed. *Virtual, statewide.* ## Five minutes or less ☐ **Register or update your registration by October 5.** Registration closes at 11:59 PM, and anyone who has moved or changed their email needs the record to match. Update at [AZVoterRegistration.com](https://azvoterregistration.com/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). If something goes wrong registering or voting, the Election Protection hotline is 866-OUR-VOTE, with 888-VE-Y-VOTA in Spanish and 888-777-3831 for Native voters. ☐ **Request your early ballot, then track it.** Ballots start going out October 7 and the request deadline is October 23\. Check your registration and Active Early Voter List status at [my.arizona.vote](https://my.arizona.vote/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org), and sign up for ballot status alerts at [Trackmyballot.azsos.gov](https://trackmyballot.azsos.gov/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) so there is time to fix a problem. Mail ballots already travel as first class mail and need no extra stamp. ## What's Happening This Week ## Civic Engagement & Democracy ### Early voting opens October 7 [**Let's Vote Early: Party at the Polls in San Luis**](https://www.mobilize.us/whenweallvote/event/1049251/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · San Luis When We All Vote and Rural Arizona Engagement mark the first day of early voting from 2:00 to 4:30 PM at 554 N William Brooks Ave, with pizza, music, face painting for kids and voter resources. The same day, the Arizona Dream Act Coalition holds a [Party at the Polls in Phoenix](https://www.mobilize.us/whenweallvote/event/1053211/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Alpha Phi Alpha's Tucson chapters hold [one in Tucson](https://www.mobilize.us/whenweallvote/event/1021223/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. *Outdoors, kid friendly.* [**Early Vote In-Person Coffee Meet & Greet**](https://www.mobilize.us/cochisecountydems/event/1049828/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · Bisbee In-person voting opens at the Cochise County offices in Bisbee at 8:00 AM. Cochise County Democrats invite voters to cast a ballot and then meet for coffee, pastries and conversation at Warren Peace Cafe from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. *Refreshments.* [**Ride To The Polls Is Back**](https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible-ccc/event/1044444/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · Cottonwood Indivisible Cottonwood/Cornville/Clarkdale offers free rides to early voting locations and ballot drop-offs, starting October 7 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and continuing through November 3\. Navajo County Indivisible Community is starting a [Ride to the Polls group in Show Low](https://www.mobilize.us/navajoindivisiblecommunity/event/1034467/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) the same week, for people who need a ride or can give one. See [everything on the calendar for October 7](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?range=october7&ref=newsletter). ### Canvasses and phone banks [**Door Knocking to Get Out the Early Vote**](https://www.mobilize.us/csv/event/1039612/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 10 · Multiple cities Copper State Victory knocks doors from 9:00 AM to noon in 27 places on October 10, including Safford, Show Low, Nogales, Kingman, Bullhead City, Yuma and Sierra Vista. This link is the Safford canvass, which adds shifts through the afternoon and evening on October 10 and 11\. Addresses are sent after confirmation. *Outdoors, morning.* [**Phonebank with Jane Fonda**](https://www.mobilize.us/ld9democrats/event/1051724/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · Mesa LD9 Democrats hold an in-person phone bank with Jane Fonda from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, calling voters for legislative candidates Jacob Martinez, Lorena Austin and Kiana Maria Sears. Callers bring a cell phone and a laptop. Address sent after registration. [**Tucson Office Grand Opening & Community Canvass**](https://www.mobilize.us/a3nhpi/event/1048446/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 10 · Tucson AZ AANHPI Advocates canvasses from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, then opens its new Tucson office with food from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Volunteers can join either or both. *Refreshments.* [Canvassing](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?type=canvass&ref=newsletter) [Phonebanks](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?type=phonebank&ref=newsletter) Also this week: volunteers can [walk with Jonathan Nez in the Western Navajo Fair parade](https://www.mobilize.us/jonathannezforcongress/event/1045186/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) in Tuba City October 10, with the parade starting at 9:00 AM. #Fight4HER [knocks doors from Himmel Park in Tucson](https://www.mobilize.us/populationconnectionactionfund/event/1024976/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) October 10 from 9:00 AM to noon, and its copy says no canvassing experience is needed. ### Meetings and trainings [**NWVI General Meeting**](https://www.mobilize.us/northwestvalleyindivisible/event/1041993/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 8 · Surprise Northwest Valley Indivisible meets from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Guest speaker Brandy Reese walks through this year's ballot propositions, and the group shows members how to use its Vote Your Values Ballot Guide app. Address sent after registration. *Indoors, evening.* [**Town Hall with Kris Mayes & JoAnna Mendoza**](https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/1049287/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 9 · Marana Pima County Democrats host Attorney General Kris Mayes and congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza from 5:00 to 9:00 PM for questions and conversation. The listing says Democrats, independents and Republicans are all welcome. Address sent after registration. *Evening.* [**Monthly Action Meeting: Vote Early**](https://www.mobilize.us/coconinodemocrats/event/1048287/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 10 · Flagstaff Coconino County Democrats meet at the Murdoch Community Center from 10:00 AM to noon to plan get-out-the-vote work for the rest of the election. *Indoors, two hours.* [See all meetings on the calendar](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?type=meeting&ref=newsletter) [Or click here to see more trainings](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?type=training&ref=newsletter) ### Rallies and visibility [**Rio Rico Protest & Protect**](https://www.mobilize.us/nogalessantacruzcountyazindivisible/event/968382/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · Rio Rico Nogales Santa Cruz County AZ Indivisible holds signs in front of Garretts from 4:00 to 5:00 PM against what it calls the administration's dismantling of shared rights. *Outdoors, one hour.* [**Gila Dems Rally to Get Out The Vote**](https://www.mobilize.us/gilacountydems/event/1026936/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 10 · Payson Gila County Democrats line Highway 87 outside their Payson headquarters from 8:30 to 10:00 AM with signs encouraging people to vote, three days after early voting begins. A list of sign ideas is sent after sign-up. *Outdoors, morning.* Also this week: Tempe Rising Indivisible holds a [rally, action fair and food drive](https://www.mobilize.us/temperisingindivisible/event/1028084/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) on the Cole Park pedestrian bridge October 10 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Navajo County Indivisible Community makes signs for its No Kings early-voting celebration at a [potluck sign party](https://www.mobilize.us/navajoindivisiblecommunity/event/1043383/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) in Lake of the Woods October 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. [Click to view the full protest line-up](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?type=protest&ref=newsletter) --- ## LGBTQ+ & Equal Rights The Phoenix Pride parade and festival are October 11, which is also National Coming Out Day! [**Canvass with HRC and Jo Mendoza**](https://www.mobilize.us/hrcaz/event/1048978/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 10 · Tucson The Human Rights Campaign and the Mendoza for Congress campaign knock doors from 8:30 AM to noon over National Coming Out Day weekend. The campaign's [own listing](https://www.mobilize.us/mendozaforcongress/event/1049097/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) says it provides training. Address sent after registration. *Outdoors, morning, training provided.* [**Walk with Desert Democracy in the Phoenix Pride Parade**](https://www.mobilize.us/desertdemocracy/event/1012422/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 11 · Phoenix Desert Democracy walks as a contingent in the parade, which starts at 10:00 AM and runs south on 3rd Street from Portland Street to Taylor Street, ending at the festival at the Arizona Center. The Maricopa County Democratic Party is also [marching](https://www.mobilize.us/maricopacountydemocraticparty/event/831822/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org), gathering at 9:00 AM. *Outdoors, morning.* [**Phoenix Pride Festival: Volunteer with MCDP**](https://www.mobilize.us/maricopacountydemocraticparty/event/1049277/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 11 · Phoenix The Maricopa County Democratic Party staffs a booth at the Arizona Center, registering voters and handing out voter guides. Shifts start at noon and run until 8:00 PM. [View more LGBTQ+ Events here](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?topic=pride&ref=newsletter) --- ## Voting Rights [**Vote on Day 1: North Scottsdale**](https://www.mobilize.us/ld3democrats/event/1048480/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · Scottsdale LD3 Democrats are organizing supporters to vote in person together on the first day of early voting, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, at the Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park Recreation Center. Sign-ups get their day-one voting location and an explanation of how voting in person affects the mail ballot already on its way. [**Election Protection & Lotería Night**](https://www.mobilize.us/luchaace/event/1038575/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · Phoenix LUCHA ACE hosts lotería, food and small prizes from 5:30 to 7:00 PM while explaining Election Protection, what to watch for at the polls, and how to become a Constitutional Observer. The listing is written in English and Spanish. Address sent after registration. *Evening, refreshments.* [See more voting rights events on the calendar](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?topic=voting&week=this&ref=newsletter) --- ## Education [**LD13 School Bus: CUSD Board Meeting**](https://www.mobilize.us/ld13democrats/event/980518/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 7 · Chandler LD13 Democrats ask supporters to attend the Chandler Unified governing board meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and consider speaking in support of students and educators. The meeting can also be watched live on the district's YouTube channel. *Indoors, evening, or watch online.* [**Prescott Supports Public Education Canvass**](https://www.mobilize.us/sosarizona/event/1051133/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 11 · Prescott Save Our Schools Arizona knocks doors from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, leaving from Yavapai County Dems HQ, for Dr. Theresa Ruiz for Superintendent of Public Instruction and a yes vote on the Prescott Unified bond and override. Canvassers always go with a partner, and the listing says first timers are welcome. *Outdoors, first-timer friendly.* [**North Phoenix Canvass with Senator Analise Ortiz**](https://www.mobilize.us/sosarizona/event/1033456/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) · October 11 · Phoenix Save Our Schools Arizona knocks doors from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for Rep. Stephanie Simacek and Amelia Gallitano, joined by Sen. Analise Ortiz. Drivers and canvassers are needed, and first timers are welcome. Address sent after registration. *Outdoors, evening, first-timer friendly.* [Click to view education-related events](https://azadvocacyhub.org/event-calendar/?topic=edu&ref=newsletter) --- ## Every week in Arizona These happen every week, so join in! - **Rush-Hour Resistance Rallies**, weekday morning and evening rush hours at several locations across the Phoenix metro. Current locations at [RhRR.us](https://rhrr.us/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). - **Eyes on ICE Vigil**, weekly 5:00 to 6:30 PM (October 5 this week), Flagstaff, across from the ICE office on South Plaza Way. [Details](https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblenorthernaz/event/957732/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). - **Caffeinate & Activate**, weekly 9:30 to 11:00 AM (October 7 this week), Phoenix, coffee with Desert Democracy. [Details](https://www.mobilize.us/desertdemocracy/event/860480/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). - **Stand Indivisible AZ Coffee & Community**, weekly 9:00 to 10:30 AM (October 8 this week), Scottsdale, with sign-up requested two days ahead. [Details](https://www.mobilize.us/standindivisibleaz/event/761473/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). - **Freedom Rings Indivisible Discussion Group**, weekly 6:00 to 8:00 PM (October 8 this week), Tempe. [Details](https://www.mobilize.us/freedomringsindivisible/event/946999/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). - **White Mountains Weekly Rally**, weekly at 4:00 PM (October 9 this week), Show Low, thirty minutes on the corner. [Details](https://www.mobilize.us/navajoindivisiblecommunity/event/882081/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). - **Cottonwood Weekly Protest**, 2:00 to 4:00 PM from October 11, a new afternoon time, at 260 and 89A. [Details](https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible-ccc/event/1047555/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). ## ****Quick Action Alerts** ☐ **Find or host a No Kings: Vote Early event on October 17.** The No Kings coalition's next national day of action is built around early voting: walks to the polls, block parties, voting-plan help and rallies, held while early ballots are already out. - **What to do:** Find an Arizona event or register one of your own on the map at [NoKings.org](https://www.nokings.org/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). ☐ **Read the fine print on Props 320, 318, 144 and 142.** Save Our Schools Arizona says these four measures, all referred to the ballot by the legislature, carry titles that do not describe what they do. Prop. 320 would force large districts to spend at least 60 percent of their operating budget on direct instruction or lose Classroom Site Fund dollars, and Prop. 144 would write a voter ID requirement for in-person and mail ballots into the state constitution. - **What to do:** Read the Legislature's official [analyses of the 2026 ballot measures](https://www.azleg.gov/ballot-measures-2026-analyses/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) and the Prop. 320 details at [NoOn320.com](http://noon320.com/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) before filling out the ballot. More guides are on the Hub's [voter guides page](https://azadvocacyhub.org/resources?ref=newsletter). ☐ **Check the judges before you vote on retention.** Voters in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal and Coconino counties decide whether sitting judges keep their seats. Civic Engagement Beyond Voting's 2026 Gavel Watch report gives a recommendation and its reasoning for each judge up for retention. - **What to do:** Read the [Gavel Watch report](https://www.cebv.us/storage/16634/a1d18de6-b5ce-4d86-85e9-a43188a17912/2026%5Fgavel%5Fwatch%5F-%5Fcorrected.pdf?ref=azadvocacyhub.org) before filling out the judicial section of the ballot. ☐ **Volunteer as a poll monitor with Election Protection Arizona.** The nonpartisan coalition is recruiting volunteers statewide to stand outside vote centers and polling places and spot and report problems through November 3. - **What to do:** Sign up for an in-person or Zoom training at [ElectionProtectionAZ.org](https://www.electionprotectionaz.org/?ref=azadvocacyhub.org). Volunteers get full instructions and are matched with a polling place shift, and most work in pairs. --- Thanks for being here and I'll see you next week, patriots! *All politics is local. 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