NOTICE:   Pursuant to House Bill 2022, the 2026 Primary Election date has changed from August 4, 2026 to July 21, 2026.
2026 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION

The City of San Luis will hold a Primary Election on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to elect a Mayor and three (3) Council Members.  A General Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect any office that remains unfilled after the Primary Election.

Candidate packets are available and can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office.  The filing period is February 23, 2026, to March 23, 2026.

If you are interested in running for office, please contact the City Clerk's Office to schedule a meeting or with any questions.

Nieves Riedel - Mayor Term Expires: December 2026
Maria Cecilia Cruz - Council Member Term Expires: December 2026
Tadeo Azael De La Hoya - Council Member Term Expires: December 2026
Javier Vargas - Council Member Term Expires: December 2026

2026 ELECTION - POTENTIAL CANDIDATES - STATEMENT OF INTEREST FILINGS
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  • Allen Jr, James
  • De La Hoya, Tadeo Azael Mayor
  • Ponce, Jose
  • Rodriguez, Jarmy Mayor
  • Rosales, Matias

  • Alaniz De La Hoya, Brian
  • Arreola, Luisa
  • Becerra, Josue
  • Bermudez, Ernesto
  • Carrillo, Antonio
  • De La Hoya, Tadeo Azael
  • Luzanilla, Erik
  • Riedel, Nieves
  • Ramirez, Octavio
  • Rodriguez, Jarmy
  • Vargas, Javier
  • Walshe, Ruben

Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit the Upcoming Elections page for the latest information.

A candidate for City Office must meet the following qualifications as set forth in A.R.R. §9-232 at the time of election:

  • United States citizenship
  • Must be eighteen (18) year of age or older
  • Must be a qualified elector of the City of San Luis
  • Has resided in the City of San Luis or any are annexed to the city for at least one (1) year preceding the election
  • Must be able to speak, write, and read the English language per A.R.S. § 38-201
  • Has not been convicted of a felony or unless civil rights have been restored

All other questions about running for local offices should be directed to the City Clerk's Office at cityclerksoffice@sanluisaz.gov or by calling (928) 341-8520.

In order to obtain a Candidate Packet, please contact the City Clerk's Office to schedule a meeting with the City Clerk to review the packet and submit a Candidate Statement of Interest before circulating Nomination Petitions.

Please visit Service Arizona to register to vote or to update your current voter registration information.

You may also download a printable Arizona Voter Registration Form and turn it into Yuma County Voter Services at 102 S. Main Street, Yuma, AZ 85364.

For Overseas Citizens and Military Voters, please visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website.

Voting Resources

For election process, voting information, voter registration, and early/absentee ballot information, please contact:

  • Yuma County Election Services
    102 South Main Street, Yuma, AZ
    Telephone: (928) 373-1014
    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Yuma County Recorder's Office
    102 South Main Street, Yuma, AZ
    Telephone: (928) 37-6034
    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Primary Election

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The City Clerk's Office is responsible for City Elections and serves as your point of contact for any election-related questions.

Through an Intergovernmental Agreement with Yuma County, the City of San Luis holds Council elections in the fall of even-numbered years. Other elections may be called on an as-needed basis.

The City Council is a seven-member non-partisan body elected to serve at large, representing all citizens.  The Mayor and Council serve four-year terms, with no term limits.

Note: Only registered voters living within City limits are eligible to vote in local elections.