Election Information

The City of Yuma will hold a Primary and a General/Special Election in 2026 for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:

• Mayor 
• Three City Councilmembers
• Presiding Municipal Judge

In addition, at the General/Special Election voters will vote on Proposition 436: Permanent Base Adjustment and Proposition 437: Signatures on Nomination Petitions (Charter Amendment).

Candidate Information

The following candidates will be considered at the Primary Election on July 21, 2026:

• Mayor - 1 Seat
  • Douglas Nicholls
  • Carlos Adams (write-in)
• Councilmembers - 3 Seats
  • Carol Smith
  • Henry Valenzuela
  • Ronald Van Why
  • Derek Egeberg (write-in)
  • Priscila Ruedas (write-in)
• Presiding Municipal Judge - 1 Seat
  • Nohemy Echavarria