City of Yuma encourages residents interested in running for office in 2026 Municipal Election

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The City of Yuma is encouraging residents to consider running for office in the 2026 Municipal Election.

According to a press release, the election is to provide residents a chance to represent their neighborhood and take an active role in "shaping the future of the community through public service."

The election will include seats for Mayor as three City Councilmembers as they play a role in setting policy, approving the City's budget, leading long-term planning efforts, and more, according to the City. Residents will also run for the Municipal Judge seat.

The Primary Election will take place Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and the General Election will take place Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

For anyone interested in running for office, the candidate handbooks for the City Council and Municipal Judge is available online and at the City Clerk's Office.

For more information on this, as well as the deadline to submit the nomination forms, click here.