The Town of Fountain Hills will hold a Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to elect a Mayor and three (3) Councilmembers. If no candidate receives a majority of votes, a runoff election will be held in conjunction with the General Election on November 3, 2026.
The Mayor serves a two-year term, and Councilmembers serve four-year terms.
Individuals interested in running for office may obtain candidate packets through the Town Clerk’s Office.
Prospective candidates are required to submit a Statement of Interest prior to completing and filing nomination papers, a financial disclosure statement, and collecting petition signatures.
All required forms must be submitted in person to the Town Clerk’s Office; electronic submissions will not be accepted.
The candidate filing period begins March 7, 2026, and all paperwork must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026.
Candidate Qualifications
To qualify as a candidate, an individual must:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
- Be a qualified elector at the time of filing nomination papers; and
- Have resided in the Town of Fountain Hills for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the election.
For additional information or to obtain a candidate packet, please contact Town Clerk Bev Bender at (480) 816-5115 or Deputy Town Clerk Angela Padgett-Espiritu at (480) 816-5107.
More information can also be obtained on the Town's Elections webpage, which you can access by clicking this link.