Local Elections

2026 Election Information

In 2026, the Mayor and two Councilmembers will be elected to four-year terms ending 2030, and one Councilmember will be elected to complete the remaining two years of the term vacated by Bill Williams, ending in 2028. 

PRIMARY ELECTION DATE:  July 21, 2026

• June 22, 2026:  Last day to register to vote

• June 24, 2026:  Early voting begins / Early ballots mailed

• July 17, 2026: Last day for in-person voting

If you want to have your preferred candidate(s) to win in the primary, vote for only those candidates. If you only vote for 3 but 4 are running your ballot and vote will be counted.

If a candidate receives the majority of votes cast in the primary they win their seat.  If a majority is not reached then they will be on the November ballot. The majority is determined by A.R.S. 9-821.01(f):

“A "majority" is calculated by dividing the total number of valid votes cast by the number of seats to be filled, dividing that number in half, and rounding to the next highest whole number.”

GENERAL ELECTION DATE:  November 3, 2026

• October 5, 2026: Last day to register to vote

• October 7, 2026: Early voting begins / Early ballots mailed

• October 23, 2026 :Last Day to Request an early ballot

• October 30,2026: Last Day to vote In Person

• November 3, 2026 Election Day voting 6:00am-7:00pm

• •  Proposition-492 on the annexation of 650 acres for a high density master-planned community (Lakeshore 650) will be on the November  ballot

•  Proposition-404 on rezoning of 40 acres (Government Tank) within town boundaries from residential to IG -Industrial General with special mining permit will be on the November ballot.

• Proposition-493 to vote for increase in Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax) to pay for constructing and operating a recreation center that includes aquatic facility will be on the November ballot. View information on town's website: https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/government/projects/prop493faq.php