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City council candidates officially on ballot

By Samantha Byrd

April 11, 2022 9:42 PM

Published April 11, 2022 11:21 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - There are three seats on the Yuma City Council up for re-election with just one incumbent, Gary Knight, running again.

Another incumbent, Karen Watts is running for mayor against current mayor of Yuma Doug Nicholls.

There are nine candidates running for the three seats so competition will be tough.

Two of the new candidates are Carol Smith and Art Morales.

The Arizona primary election is on August 2 so stay tuned for more as election season heats up.

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