Yuma County voter update before primary election

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA) - Monday marks the 90-day notice ahead of Arizona’s upcoming primary election.

One important date to note is the write-in candidate filing deadline, which falls on May 22.

Voters in Yuma County will have access to nine voting locations, including two mega voting centers located at the Yuma Civic Center and Arizona Western College’s Yuma campus.

To help residents prepare, Yuma County officials are distributing informational letters outlining details for both the primary and general elections. These notices also include guidance for independent voters, who must select a political party in order to receive a primary ballot.

Yuma County Recorder David Lara emphasized the importance of this step, noting that independent voters are required to choose a party preference - Democrat, Republican, or No Labels - to participate in the primary election.

Election preparations will continue with testing scheduled for June. The Arizona primary election is set for July 21.