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RESOLUTION NO. 5968
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER,
ARIZONA, PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL
ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2026, AND NOVEMBER 3, 2026,
RESPECTIVELY; DESIGNATING THE PURPOSE OF THE ELECTION AND
THE DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION; DESIGNATING THE PLACE
AND DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE NOMINATION PAPERS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENTS
NECESSARY TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SUCH ELECTIONS.
WHEREAS, the holding of Primary and General Elections is enabled by law and prescribed by
the City of Chandler Charter; and
WHEREAS, the term of Mayor and the terms of three Councilmembers will expire in January
2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona,
as follows:
Section 1.
August 4, 2026 is hereby set as the time for holding the Primary Election in the
City of Chandler for the purpose of electing one Mayor and three Councilmembers.
Any candidate for the office of mayor and/or councilmember may be declared
elected at the Primary Election if he/she receives a majority of the votes cast. If at
the Primary Election there are any offices to which no candidate was declared
elected, then a runoff (General) election will be held on November 3, 2026.
Section 2.
The last day to register to vote is July 6, 2026 to be eligible to vote in the Primary
Election and October 5, 2026, to be eligible to vote in the General Election.
Section 3.
That candidates seeking municipal office may obtain nomination materials by
contacting the Chandler City Clerk, at 175 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, Arizona.
Candidates may file the nomination materials at the Chandler City Clerk’s Office
beginning March 7, 2026, but no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026.
Section 4.
The City Clerk is authorized to enter into any agreements with the Maricopa County
Elections Department and any necessary vendors to provide election services for
the August 4, 2026 Primary Election and November 3, 2026 General Election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this 22nd day of
January 2026.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
MAYOR
Resolution No. 5968
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CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 5968 was duly passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on the
22nd day of January 2026, and that a quorum was present thereat.
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY