Yuma City Elections

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.

The likely winners for the 2026 primary election in Yuma County will advance to November’s general election.

On primary election day, Yuma voters are thinking about more than candidates. At a recent forum, residents shared their priorities for the city's future, from jobs and education to public safety.

You can drop off your ballot through Primary Election Day Tuesday at any ballot drop box in Yuma County or, of course, vote in person on Tuesday.

As the July 21 primary election nears, one longtime Yuma resident is preparing to vote for the first time. Her story reflects a fear some Latino immigrants carry even after gaining legal status.

Priscila Ruedas, a write-in candidate for Yuma City Council, said she would prioritize “centering the everyday Yuman” by involving residents in decisions on growth, heat mitigation and services for immigrant and low-income families.

Early voting is now underway in Arizona ahead of the state's July 21 primary election.

Derek Egeberg has spent decades working behind the scenes in mortgages and building a business presence in Yuma. Now he is running for city council, pitching private sector discipline as a remedy for municipal challenges.

A Yuma native, retired police lieutenant and Army veteran, is campaigning for Yuma City Council on a platform of affordability, neighborhood preservation and direct voter engagement.

Carol Smith, a 46-year-old neonatal intensive care nurse and mother of two, is seeking a second term on the Yuma City Council.