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.
SAN LUIS POLLING LOCATIONS
| Yuma County Library - San Luis Branch 1075 North 6th Avenue San Luis, Arizona 85349 |
San Luis Medical Mall 151 Oak Avenue San Luis, Arizona 85349 |
In-person voting will be available at multiple locations throughout Yuma County. All voting locations will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Voters may cast their ballot at any voting location within Yuma County. Click here to view the list of voting locations.
| Candidate filing period | February 23, 2026 - March 23, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. |
| Last day to file as a write-in candidate | May 22, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. |
| Last day to register to vote | June 22, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Early voting begins | June 24, 2026 |
| Last day to request a ballot by mail | July 10, 2026 |
Below is a listing of current incumbents and individuals who have filed the required documentation and are recognized as official candidates for the upcoming election.
| 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 |
| MAYOR | COUNCIL MEMBER |
| Allen Jr., James | Alaniz De La Hoya, Brian |
| De La Hoya, Tadeo Azael | Arreola, Luisa (La Maestra) |
| Rodriguez, Jarmy | Bermudez, Ernesto |
| Rosales, Matias | Carrillo, Antonio (Tony) |
| Luzanilla, Erik | |
| Ramirez, Octavio (Tavy) | |
| Riedel, Nieves | |
| Vargas, Javier | |
| Walshe Peralta, Ruben |
2026 ELECTION - POTENTIAL CANDIDATES - STATEMENT OF INTEREST FILINGS
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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
- To register to vote, please visit servicearizona.com
- To check your voter registration status, please visit my.arizona.vote
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 at large to represent 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.
For questions regarding the election, please contact:
City Clerk's Office
Sonia Cornelio, City Clerk
Phone: (928) 341-8520 Ext. 2000
Email: cityclerksoffice@sanluisaz.gov
