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ELECTIONS 2026

Race for mayor to replace retiring Morris in Cave Creek between Vice Mayor, newcomer

With Mayor Robert Morris announcing in January that he was not going to run for another term, Cave Creek will be looking for a new leader in 2027.

Two candidates have announced their intention to replace the outgoing Morris: Vice Mayor Kathryn Royer and Cave Creek resident Brian Hardy.

Here is a look at the two candidates running for mayor:

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