Election Information

Welcome to the city's Elections page!

This page will be updated as needed to provide information on upcoming city elections, running for City Council and more.

The city holds elections in accordance with the City Charter and contracts with Maricopa County for election services. Elections for the office of Mayor and Council are held pursuant to dates established by the state in the fall of even-numbered years. The Mayor and Council are elected at large on a non-partisan ballot and serve staggered four-year terms. The Mayor has a two-term limit and Council has a three-term limit.

More information regarding our Mayor and Council can be found here.

View more information regarding past elections here.

2026 Election Information

July 21, 2026 - Primary Election

November 3, 2026 - General Election (if required)

The next regularly scheduled election will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The Mayor and three Councilmember seats will appear on the ballot. The following individuals have filed as official candidates. Names are organized by office sought and listed chronologically based on the date of filing.

Name	Office Sought	Date Filed
Joe Pizzillo	Mayor	02/27/2026
Bill Stipp	Mayor	03/23/2026

Brannon Hampton	Councilmember	03/09/2026
Sheri Lauritano	Councilmember	03/11/2026
Jason Kish	Councilmember	03/20/2026
Vicki Gillis	Councilmember	03/23/2026

Important Election Dates

First Day to Install Political Signs	May 11, 2026
Last Day to Register to Vote	June 22, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
Ballots Mailed/Early Voting Begins	June 26, 2026
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY!	July 21, 2026

Campaign Finance Reports

View filed Campaign Finance Reports and more here.

Political Sign Regulations

Use the interactive map below to identify designated sign-free zones shaded in grey. These areas, established in accordance with Resolution No. 2023-2336 and A.R.S. § 16-1019, prohibit political signs within municipal rights-of-way ("ROW") as adopted by the Goodyear City Council on October 30, 2023. Signs are allowed beginning 71 days prior to the election through 15 days after the General Election, starting May 11, 2026 for the 2026 election. Candidates not advancing to the General Election must remove political signs within 15 days following the Primary Election.

Missing your campaign sign? Contact the city's Code Compliance team by phone 623-882-7815.

Report any political sign violations or concerns through Goodyear311 here.

Voter Registration

Register to Vote / Update Voter Registration

You must be properly registered 29 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election.

Register Online: AZ State Motor Vehicle Division - AZ MVD Now
Print and mail a completed Registration Form to:
Maricopa County Recorder's Office, Attn: Voter Registration

301 W Jefferson St., Suite 705, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Drop it off during regular business hours at the Maricopa County Elections Department. Business hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays:

510 S 3rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003

To register to vote in Arizona, you must be:

A U.S. citizen
A resident of Arizona and the county listed on your registration
18 years of age or more by the next regular General Election
Provide proof of Citizenship and Residency

Interested in Running for Local Office?

Contact the City Clerk's Office at 623-882-7830 or email us at elections@goodyearaz.gov. Candidate packets are prepared and distributed in the Fall of odd-numbered years.

Questions? You may contact the City Clerk's Office by phone 623-882-7830 or by email at elections@goodyearaz.gov.

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