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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Somerton City Council Election 2026

2 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose two council members on November 3. Mayor Gerardo Anaya and Council Member Jose Moreno were chosen in the July primary.

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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  • Governor
    • Andy Biggs · Republican
    • Katie Hobbs · Democratic
    • Teri Ann Hourihan · No Labels
    • Risa Lombardo · Green
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • Also statewideLieutenant Governor · Secretary of State · Attorney General · State Treasurer · Superintendent of Public Instruction · State Mine Inspector · Corporation Commissioner
  • U.S. HouseDistrict 7
  • State SenateDistrict 23
  • State House of RepresentativesDistrict 23
  • Statewide measures8 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
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Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Downtown construction relief3 sourced facts

Where it standsOn September 16, 2026 the council was asked to approve a small business relief program for downtown businesses affected by the Main Street construction.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide whether and how to help downtown businesses while the Main Street project continues.

02Housing plans and growth costs3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council was asked on September 16, 2026 to join a City of Yuma agreement for pre-approved residential building plans.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how the city plans and pays for housing and infrastructure as Somerton grows.

03Grants and outside funding1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe September 16, 2026 council agenda included a presentation on the city's current grant awards, reimbursements, and ongoing and pending grant activities.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide which projects the city pursues grant money for and how it staffs that work.

2 notes on these statements

Luis Galindo, Martha Gonzalez and Jesus Roldan are listed as City of Somerton council members. City of Somerton Council members (CivicWeb portal)

Jose Moreno won a council seat in the July primary and Juan Castillo, Lorena Delgadillo, Victor Lozano and Brian Lopez advance to the November ballot for the two remaining seats. KAWC · Jul 31, 2026

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  1. 1. Should local businesses pay a fee to register for city-hosted events?

  2. 2. How should the city prepare roads, water and sewer for growth?

  3. 3. Should the city hire a dedicated grant strategist?

  4. 4. Should residents be able to report problems through an online system or app?

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Key dates

The seat math

5 stay (not up this year): Gerardo Anaya, Luis Galindo, Martha Gonzalez, Jose Moreno, Jesus Roldan2 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

  • The City Council has seven members, one of whom is elected separately as Mayor, and each serves a four-year term. City of Somerton
  • The Mayor presides at Council meetings and votes on matters before the Council. City of Somerton
  • The Council Members choose a Vice Mayor from among their number by majority vote. City of Somerton
  • Council elections are non-partisan, and newly elected members take office at the first regular Council meeting after the general election. City of Somerton

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