Catalina, Arizona Public Records

Law enforcement in Catalina is the responsibility of the Pima County Sheriff's Department. This agency is responsible for maintaining public safety, responding to emergency calls, and conducting investigations within the Catalina community. The Pima County Sheriff's Department works closely with local residents to address concerns, prevent crime, and ensure the overall well-being of the area. Individuals in Catalina can contact the Sheriff's Department for assistance with law enforcement matters or to access public safety records.

Catalina voters are served by the Pima County Recorder's Office, which administers elections for all unincorporated areas of Pima County. The office is located at 115 North Church Avenue, First Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701, phone (520) 724-4330, website www.recorder.pima.gov. The Recorder's Office handles voter registration, early voting, polling place management, ballot counting, and election results certification for all federal, state, county, and special district elections affecting Catalina residents.

Catalina residents can register to vote online through the Arizona Secretary of State's Service Arizona website at servicearizona.com, which provides a secure online voter registration system. Arizona requires voters to register at least 29 days before an election. Registration requires providing an Arizona driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number, along with proof of citizenship documentation. Arizona's proof of citizenship requirement is unique among states and must be satisfied for full ballot access. Voter registration forms can also be submitted by mail to the Pima County Recorder or in person at the office.

Because Catalina is an unincorporated community, there are no municipal elections for mayor, city council, or city offices. Catalina residents vote in Pima County Board of Supervisors elections for their district representative, as well as countywide offices such as County Attorney, Sheriff, Recorder, Assessor, Treasurer, and School Superintendents. District-specific elections may include special districts such as fire districts and school board elections for Amphitheater Public Schools or Catalina Foothills School District depending on exact location within Catalina.

Catalina residents can find their assigned polling place by using the Pima County Recorder's polling place locator tool available on the website at recorder.pima.gov/pollingplace, or by calling (520) 724-4330. Voters enter their residential address to find their specific voting location for Election Day. The Catalina Justice Court at 15505 North Oracle Road frequently serves as a polling location for nearby precincts.

Arizona public records law makes certain election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by political parties and candidates but are not freely searchable online to protect voter privacy. However, individual voter registration status and voting history can be checked through the Service Arizona portal. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are searchable online through the Arizona Secretary of State's website at azsos.gov under the Campaign Finance section. Candidate filing statements, nominating petitions, and precinct-level election results are all public records available through the County Recorder and Secretary of State.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Pima County reported approximately 470,000 ballots cast out of roughly 670,000 registered voters, representing a turnout of approximately 70% for this high-profile election. Catalina's voter participation generally tracks with county averages.

The November 3, 2026 general election will be critically important for Catalina and Arizona voters. Races on the ballot will include statewide offices as Arizona does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Arizona's Senate seats are up in 2024 and 2028), but the entire Arizona State Legislature—all 30 State Senate seats and all 60 State House seats—will be on the ballot following redistricting. Pima County offices up for election in 2026 include County Supervisor seats for Districts 2, 3, and 4 (on a rotating four-year schedule), along with county positions such as County Assessor, Treasurer, and School Superintendent. Various special district positions and ballot measures affecting Catalina may also appear. Voters should check the Pima County Recorder's website closer to the election for specific candidate lists and sample ballots for their precinct.

Arizona offers extensive early voting options. Any registered voter can request to be placed on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL), also called the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), which automatically sends a mail ballot for every election. Catalina residents can sign up online through Service Arizona or by contacting the Pima County Recorder. Early ballots are mailed approximately 27 days before each election and can be returned by mail (must be received by 7 PM on Election Day, not just postmarked), dropped off at any polling place on Election Day, or deposited at secure early ballot drop boxes located throughout Pima County during the weeks before the election. In-person early voting is available at the Pima County Recorder's Office and other designated early voting locations beginning 27 days before the election.