Yavapai County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Yavapai County, Arizona

17 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 14 Yavapai County races, led by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors District 2 contest.

14 races on the November ballot · 17 candidates · Updated Oct 2, 2026
Candidate roster last updated Oct 2, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

County offices

Board of Supervisors District 2Marie Moore (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Marie Moore (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Yavapai County Board of Supervisors District 2.

Marie Moore Republican

Top priorities
  • Additional playground equipment and addressing dirt roads in the district
  • Securing funding for Windmill Park and developing a library plan

Per the campaign site.

About Marie Moore

Marie Moore is the mayor of Camp Verde and has served on the Camp Verde Town Council since 2020, per the Verde Independent. She grew up in Cornville and announced her candidacy for the District 2 supervisor seat on January 13, 2026, per the Verde Independent. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Marie Moore.

Special election for the remainder of a term ending in 2028. Camp Verde Mayor Marie Moore finished ahead of Wiley Cline 56.95%-43.05% in the Republican primary; no Democrat filed, per Signals AZ's primary results. She is unopposed in November on the county's certified sample ballot. The seat is held by appointed Supervisor Dee Jenkins, who is not seeking election to it, per Journalaz.com's July 3, 2026 report.

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Clerk of the Superior CourtCharlie Van Landingham (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Charlie Van Landingham (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Yavapai County Clerk of the Superior Court.

Charlie Van Landingham Republican

Charlie Van Landingham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Yavapai County Clerk of the Superior Court, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Charlie Van Landingham.

Charlie Van Landingham ran unopposed in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot. The current clerk, Donna McQuality, was elected in 2014 and is not on the November ballot, per the Yavapai County Superior Court's own clerk page.

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Justice of the Peace, Bagdad/Yarnell PrecinctDennis Dowling (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Dennis Dowling (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Bagdad/Yarnell Precinct.

Dennis Dowling Republican

Dennis Dowling appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Bagdad/Yarnell Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Dennis Dowling.

Dennis Dowling ran unopposed in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Justice of the Peace, Mayer PrecinctEd Cocchiola (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ed Cocchiola (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Mayer Precinct.

Ed Cocchiola Republican

Ed Cocchiola appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Mayer Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ed Cocchiola.

Ed Cocchiola finished ahead of Retha Atkerson in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Justice of the Peace, Prescott PrecinctDouglas Suits (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Douglas Suits (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Prescott Precinct.

Douglas Suits Republican

Douglas Suits appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Prescott Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Douglas Suits.

Douglas Suits ran unopposed in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Justice of the Peace, Seligman PrecinctBen Emery (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ben Emery (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Seligman Precinct.

Ben Emery Republican Incumbent

Ben Emery was appointed Justice of the Peace for the Seligman Justice Court by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors on March 18, 2026, succeeding Dominic Sarno, whose resignation took effect April 11, 2026, per the county's news release. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ben Emery.

Ben Emery won the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Justice of the Peace, Verde Valley PrecinctDavid Gordon (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

David Gordon (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Verde Valley Precinct.

David Gordon Republican

David Gordon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Justice of the Peace, Verde Valley Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Gordon.

David Gordon ran unopposed in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Constable, Bagdad/Yarnell PrecinctBill Risen (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Bill Risen (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Bagdad/Yarnell Precinct.

Bill Risen Republican

Bill Risen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Bagdad/Yarnell Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bill Risen.

Bill Risen won the Republican primary over Michael Smith and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot and JournalAZ's report of the primary results.

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Constable, Mayer PrecinctDonny Oen (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Donny Oen (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Mayer Precinct.

Donny Oen Republican

Donny Oen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Mayer Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Donny Oen.

Donny Oen ran unopposed in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Constable, Prescott PrecinctRon Williams (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ron Williams (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Prescott Precinct.

Ron Williams Republican

Ron Williams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Prescott Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ron Williams.

Ron Williams ran unopposed in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Constable, Seligman PrecinctSchylar Cloudt (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Schylar Cloudt (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Seligman Precinct.

Schylar Cloudt Republican

Schylar Cloudt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Seligman Precinct, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Schylar Cloudt.

Schylar Cloudt won the Republican nomination for Seligman constable as a write-in candidate in the primary, when no candidate was on the ballot, and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot and JournalAZ's report of the primary results.

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Constable, Verde Valley PrecinctBrandon Rumpf (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Brandon Rumpf (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Constable, Verde Valley Precinct.

Brandon Rumpf Republican

Brandon Rumpf was appointed Verde Valley precinct constable by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors effective September 18, 2024, succeeding the retiring Constable Fanning, per Signals AZ. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brandon Rumpf.

Brandon Rumpf ran unopposed in the Republican primary and is unopposed in November, per the county's official countywide sample ballot.

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Arizona Senate District 1Mark Finchem (R) · Christine Ellen Dargon (D)

Mark Finchem Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Protecting election security
  • Border security
  • Growing the economy

Per the campaign site.

About Mark Finchem

Mark Finchem is the Republican candidate for Arizona Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Mark Finchem is a sitting member for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Finchem has worked as a police officer and first responder, as a rancher, and in the Arizona House and Senate, per campaign site.

Christine Ellen Dargon Democratic

Top priorities
  • Reproductive and sexual healthcare rights
  • Redistricting and democracy reform
  • Environmental protection

Per the campaign site.

About Christine Ellen Dargon

Christine Ellen Dargon is the Democratic candidate for Arizona Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Dargon teaches for two universities online and has more than 30 years of experience in education and social services, per campaign site. Dargon owns Emerald Waves Healing, with locations in Rimrock and the Village of Oak Creek/Sedona, per campaign site.

Mark Finchem (Republican), Christine Ellen Dargon (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona Senate District 1; Mark Finchem is the sitting member, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Nominees were chosen at the July 28 primary or by petition/nomination for minor parties and independents. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election (Election 69) certified candidate list, as read September 10, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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Arizona House District 1Selina Bliss (R) · Quang Huu Nguyen (R) · Sandy Zalecki (D)

Selina Bliss Republican Incumbent

Selina Bliss is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Selina Bliss is a sitting member for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate listing is the only verifiable source for Selina Bliss.

Quang Huu Nguyen Republican Incumbent

Quang Huu Nguyen is the Republican candidate for Arizona House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Quang Huu Nguyen is a sitting member for the district, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Nguyen earned a bachelor's degree in industrial arts from California State University, Long Beach, and worked as a contractor at Northrop Grumman before founding Caddis Advertising, a marketing and branding agency, per Arizona Capitol Times. Nguyen has served in the Arizona House since 2021 and chairs the House Judiciary Committee, per Arizona Capitol Times.

Sandy Zalecki Democratic

Top priorities
  • Veterans' benefits
  • Affordable housing
  • Healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

About Sandy Zalecki

Sandy Zalecki is the Democratic candidate for Arizona House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election certified candidate list. Zalecki is a 30-year Arizona resident and U.S. veteran who holds an associate degree in electronics and a bachelor's degree in Bible and Theology, per campaign site.

Selina Bliss (Republican), Quang Huu Nguyen (Republican), Sandy Zalecki (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Arizona House District 1 (2 seats; vote for up to 2); Selina Bliss, Quang Huu Nguyen are sitting members, per the azleg.gov member roster (57th Legislature). Declared write-in candidate Charles "Charlie" Eakins does not print on the ballot. Nominees were chosen at the July 28 primary or by petition/nomination for minor parties and independents. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election (Election 69) certified candidate list, as read September 10, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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Ballot questions

One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Yavapai County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.

Proposition 497 - Yavapai County Jail District Sales Tax IncreaseLocal · Shall the Yavapai County Jail District excise (sales) tax be increased 1/4 of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar to fund the Jail District?

Shall the Yavapai County Jail District excise (sales) tax be increased 1/4 of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar to fund the Jail District? The Board of Directors of the Yavapai County Jail District asks voters to increase the existing 1/4-cent Jail District sales tax by an additional 1/4 cent, citing estimated future Jail District revenue needs of $41.44 million per year. If approved, the increase takes effect July 1, 2027 and continues for 20 years, per the county's official sample ballot.

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Arizona nominees were set by the July 21 primary; a plurality wins in November and unopposed candidates still print, per the Secretary of State.

Yavapai County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Yavapai County, Arizona on November 3, 2026?

Yavapai County sample ballot 2026: see where the board of supervisors and clerk of the superior court candidates stand on the environment and health care. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

When is the 2026 general election in Arizona?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Arizona are listed on the Arizona election hub. Arizona election hub →

What ballot questions are on the Yavapai County ballot?

1 ballot question: Proposition 497 - Yavapai County Jail District Sales Tax Increase. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.

How do I see my exact Yavapai County ballot?

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Candidate roster last updated Oct 2, 2026 from official election sources.