Scottsdale, AZVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Scottsdale City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Barry Graham

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

3 candidates · 2 seats14 sourced positions

Barry Graham, the incumbent, is running for Scottsdale City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Today

Scottsdale city councilmember since January 2023 and a certified public accountant. He was a member of the city's Planning Commission and chaired the Transportation Commission and the Building Advisory Board of Appeals.

How the press groups them
The Arizona Republic reports that Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita are running on a joint conservative platform. The Arizona Republic (via Fresno Bee) · Sep 28, 2026
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www.barrygrahamresidentsfirst.com

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Bob Littlefield, who advanced from the July 21 primary, formally withdrew on August 4, 2026 and will not appear on the ballot, leaving Barry Graham, Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Raoul Zubia for two seats. City of Scottsdale

July 21 primary results: Solange Whitehead 28,338 votes (17.48%, re-elected); Michelle Ugenti-Rita 24,221; Barry Graham 23,565; Bob Littlefield 22,091; Raoul Zubia 21,897. City of Scottsdale

The Arizona Republic reports Bob Littlefield left the race to give his allies Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita a better chance. The Arizona Republic (via Fresno Bee) · Sep 28, 2026

Where Barry Graham stands: positions on the record

Axon headquarters3 sourced positions
Growth1 sourced position

  • Says he has voted against high-density projects, including Axon's 1,900-apartment development.

    “I’ve said “no” to high-density projects that threaten our water supply, worsen traffic, and change Scottsdale’s character — including Axon’s massive 1,900-apartment development.”

    Own statementCity of Scottsdale

Water2 sourced positions

  • as reported by ABC15

    Said Scottsdale's water is secure but in jeopardy if the city keeps giving it to large apartment developers.

    “But it's in jeopardy if we keep giving it away to the big apartment developers.”

    Forum answerABC15 · Sep 30, 2026

  • as reported by the Associated Press; not a direct quote

    Said advanced water purification would be a last resort in a water crisis, not now.

    Own statementAssociated Press (via The Well News)

Transportation2 sourced positions

  • Made the motion to redesign the Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard intersection from a roundabout to a signalized intersection (passed 4-3, April 2025).

    Council voteCity of Scottsdale · Apr 8, 2025

  • Lists stopping funding for road diets and city-run homeless shelters among his council results.

    “Stop funding for “road diets” and city-run homeless shelters while restoring money to our parks and roads.”

    Own statementCity of Scottsdale

City manager1 sourced position
Budget1 sourced position

  • Made the motion that adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget and capital plan as presented, instead of a motion to move $20 million toward wells and water purification design (passed 7-0, June 2026).

    Council voteCity of Scottsdale · Jun 9, 2026

Taxes1 sourced position
Short-term rentals2 sourced positions

  • Voted yes on Ordinance No. 4719 adding a definition of "event center" to the city code (passed 7-0, June 2026).

    Council voteCity of Scottsdale · Jun 23, 2026

  • Lists cracking down on disruptive short-term rental operators among his council results.

    “Crack down on short-term rental (STR) bad actors who disrupt neighborhoods.”

    Own statementCity of Scottsdale

Past candidacy1 sourced position

What Barry Graham said vs. how Barry Graham voted

Short-term rentals

In their words

  • Lists cracking down on disruptive short-term rental operators among his council results.

    City of Scottsdale

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