YPD issues warning about political signs
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) issued a warning Saturday about the consequences of tampering with political signs.
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The race is on for Calexico City Council
Several men and women are fighting for the hot seat on Calexico City Council.
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Voter partnership encourages Latinos to vote
The Latino community is more important than ever this election, because four million young latinos have turned 18 since the last presidential election.
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Early voting exceeds expectations in Yuma County
Tens of thousands of Yuma County voters have already cast their ballots for the November 3rd General Election.
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Early voting explained
Early voting is not new to Arizona, but the pandemic is prompting more people than ever before to take advantage of the option.
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Ballot props could change future elections, give Yuma mayor additional year
On the November ballot, residents of the City of Yuma will vote to decide if elections will continue to fall on an odd year or follow a new Arizona state law, mandating all elections to be held on even-numbered years.
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IID Division 4: Candidate and incumbent pushing for water rights
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – It’s up to the people to decide to re-elect Erik Ortega or chose Javier Gonzalez for Division 4 of the Imperial Irrigation District (IID). It’s only a matter of time before one will be responsible for energy and water rights of Calexico, south Herber and along the U.S.-Mexico border, the
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Yuma County expands space to accomodate early voters
Yuma County voters are eager to cast their ballots ahead of the November 3rd General Election. In fact, so many have turned out to vote early, the County’s moving to a larger location.
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Edgard Garcia seeks re-election to El Centro City Council
El Centro City Councilman Edgard Garcia wants the city he serves to keep him in office.
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More than 600 Brawley ballots to be re-printed
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Hundreds of ballots in Brawley are being re-printed following a mistake made on them that left out one of the races in the area. The Imperial County Registrar of Voters was notified by a Brawley resident that the race for the Imperial Community College District area four had been left
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Mistake reported on some Brawley ballots
The Imperial County Registrar of Voters (ROV) says there’s a problem with hundreds of early ballots. They’re missing a race.
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Key dates for Imperial County Voters
Imperial County Voters started receiving mail-in ballots this week for the November 2020 election.
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In-person early voting begins as county expects high voting turnout
The Yuma County recorder’s office opened its doors for the first day of early in-person voting with a big number of people already casting their ballots.
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Historical number of female candidates running for office in IV
Inspired by present and past movements, candidates are discussing change while being a direct reflection of it.
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Protecting our water rights – IID candidates discuss their critical mission
Access to water, and water rights in general, are critical to life in the Desert Southwest. That’s why two candidates for the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Area 2, which includes El Centro and western Imperial County, say they take that mission very seriously.
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Yulil Alonso-Garza discusses why she is running for IVC board of Trustees
Garza says she is running her campaign on a progressive platform. Advocating for low-income, undocumented, and homeless students.
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Local educators host informational Prop 208 Drive-thru
Outside of the San Luis Branch library educators put their masks on Saturday morning and hosted a drive-thru informational event on prop 208.
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The first-time candidate talks about the race for Imperial City Council
She’s never run for political office before, but Katie Burnworth still wants to make a difference in her community.
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Marroquin asks for your vote for El Centro City Council
Sylvia Marroquin is a Center Manager at Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center. Marroquin is running for a seat in El Centro city Council.
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Why today’s a good day to register to vote
There’s never been a better day to register to vote. Tuesday, September 22 is National Voter Registration Day.
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