This year will be a big one for Arizona elections, with local, state and federal officials all on the ballot.

Looking to learn a bit more about who is hoping to represent you? Independent Newsmedia has you covered with its Arizona Voters' Guide 2026.

The staff is compiling short biographies on all the candidates in various races across the Valley, from governor to who is running for council.

And what you see so far is just the beginning, as Independent Newsmedia plans continuing coverage of local elections through the July primaries and the November general election.

That includes city council and school board races as well as fights for seats in the Legislature, ballot issues and more. Coverage of local debates with video from all will be included.

So click here to see the stories we've compiled so far, and bookmark it to check back as we seek out Q&As with local candidates and talk about issues facing Arizona voters.