Several Chandler-area races have become more crowded in recent months as the 2026 general election and primary election seasons begin.
Between the city’s mayoral and three Council seats, two school board seats and all state-legislative seats, with more at the federal level, it will be a contentious year.
The mayor’s race hasn’t changed in months in terms of new filings of statements of interest to run. But on Nov. 4, voters approved a charter amendment, capping council-mayor service at 16 consecutive years and eliminating any language about taking two years off in between.
