Arizona Election 2026 - Peoria Independent

Clayton, Howard defeat incumbents in LD27

Groups creating safeguards as early voting begins

With early voting underway across Arizona, local and national civic organizations are ramping up efforts to empower voters and address concerns about election security and voter intimidation.

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Staff Pay & Retention

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 general election. David Alvarado, Paul Carver, Kristi Cooper and Julie Stockwell are seeking four-year terms on the five-member board.

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Board Member Roles

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Special Education

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Budget Priorities

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Enrollment

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 general election.

Local Elections

Chandler

Fountain Hills

Glendale

Ewing, Rooks to retain seats on Peoria Unified governing board

It appears Peoria Unified School District governing board incumbents Melissa Ewing and Heather Rooks will retain their seats, according to unofficial results.

Ewing, Rooks get closer to retaining seats in race for Peoria Unified governing board

Peoria Unified School District governing board candidates Melissa Ewing and Heather Rooks have the lead in the 2026 General Election, according to unofficial results.

Gilbert

Goodyear

Litchfield Park

Mesa

Scottsdale

Paradise Valley

Peoria

Osuna secures Pine District seat for Peoria City Council

Eva Osuna will be the next Pine District councilor for the Peoria City Council, bringing to her seat historical city roots that originated with her uncle’s service at the dais decades ago.

Miller concedes to Finn in Peoria mayoral race

Former Peoria Police Chief Art Miller has conceded the Peoria mayoral race to Councilor Michael Finn.

Queen Creek & San Tan

Tempe

Clayton, Howard defeat incumbents in LD27

Incumbent moves into 2nd as Deer Valley school board race remains tight

Republicans lead race for House of Representatives in Legislative District 28

Abe Hamadeh takes lead over Greene-Placentia in CD8

Clayton, Payne each take in more than $20,000 in LD27 Senate race

Clayton, Howard defeat incumbents in LD27

Incumbent moves into 2nd as Deer Valley school board race remains tight

Republicans lead race for House of Representatives in Legislative District 28

Abe Hamadeh takes lead over Greene-Placentia in CD8

Clayton, Payne each take in more than $20,000 in LD27 Senate race