Elections

Early returns show narrow margins in several races and Yuma County support for two propositions trailing statewide. More than 20,000 ballots remain pending.

KAWC spoke with voters in Yuma about what issues, candidates and propositions led them to vote in the 2026 General Election.

Voting centers in Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Parker and more.

Prop 320 would require certain Arizona school districts to spend at least 60% of their operational budgets on direct instruction. Two Yuma County districts could face difficult budget decisions.

Congressman Biggs is running against incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Kerr previously served in Arizona state Senate where her district included part of Yuma County

A debate over Proposition 144 highlighted sharp disagreements over voter ID requirements, ballot processing and the future of early voting in Arizona.

Attorney general candidates Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen clashed over lawsuits against the Trump administration, data centers and other issues during Wednesday debate.

At Wednesday debate, Arizona treasurer candidates Republican Elijah Norton and Democrat Nick Mansour clashed over DEI policies, investment risk,management of state funds.

The outcome of the highly contested race for secretary of state could depend on whether voters believe elections in Arizona are safe and secure.

Governor's race pits Hobbs vs. Biggs, the Yuma city council race is over, plus the latest on the mayor and city council races in Somerton and San Luis and House LD 23.