TITLE
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, designating the election date and purpose of election; designating the deadline for voter registration; and designating the place and the last date for candidates to file nomination papers. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
August 4, 2026 has been set as the time for holding the Primary Election in the City of Maricopa for the purpose of nominating candidates for the office of Mayor and council member whose names shall appear on the ballot at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026. Any candidates receiving a majority of all the votes cast at the Primary Election will be declared elected without running at the General Election.
In addition, if the City Council approves and submits the General Plan to the voters, the General Plan shall appear on the ballot at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
Candidates seeking municipal office may obtain nomination papers, and other materials which must be filed by candidates with the City Clerk, at Maricopa City Hall 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, Arizona beginning November 5, 2025. Candidates must file nomination petitions and other nomination forms no earlier than March 7, 2026 and no later than April 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination papers need to be filed at the City Clerk’s Office - 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, Arizona, in order for their names to appear on the Primary Election ballot.
County registration and voting lists will be used for the municipal election. In order to be qualified to vote at the Primary, you must be registered by July 6, 2026. Cut-off for General Election is October 5, 2026.
This item will be presented by City Clerk Vanessa Bueras.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 25-47.