• Election Date: The next regularly scheduled election will be held on August 4, 2026.  Three Councilmember seats will be on the ballot. *Update 01/12/2026: The election date may be moved to July 28, 2026, if the state law is changed by Arizona State Legislature.

• Signature Requirement: Candidates must collect at least 373 signatures to be placed on the ballot. Signatures are due between March 7, 2026 and April 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. *Update 01/12/2026: If the election date is moved, signatures would be due between February 28, 2026 and March 30, 2026.

• Qualifications: (1) Must be 18 years old; (2) must be a registered voter; (3) must have been an Avondale resident for at least 2 years prior to the date of the Election (City Charter - Article II - Section 5); and (4) must be able to speak, write, and read English (ARS 38-201).

• Term Information: Newly elected officials will take office at the first regularly scheduled City Council meeting of the new year in each January of odd years (2027, 2029, etc.). Candidates are elected to four-year terms and may serve two terms.

• Current Term Limits:  Current City Council term limits can be found within the City Council Term Limits document.

• Councilmember Salary: Council salaries are adjusted in July of each year. As of 7/1/2024, the annual salary of a Councilmember is $12,558.00, the annual salary of the Vice Mayor is $18,837.00, and the annual salary for the Mayor is $25,115.74. 

• Statement of Interest: A Statement of Interest form must be filed prior to collecting signatures

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