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Board designates former Supervisors auditorium as early voting and emergency voting site for 2026 elections
Summary
Yuma County designated the previous Board auditorium at 198 S. Main Street as the early voting and emergency voting site for the July 21 and November 3, 2026 elections and adopted emergency voting procedures under A.R.S. §16‑542(H); both motions passed 5‑0 after clarifying that no unspecified substitutions were intended.
On April 6 the Yuma County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to designate the former Board of Supervisors Auditorium at 198 S. Main Street as the county’s early voting and emergency voting site for the July 21 and November 3, 2026 elections, and to adopt Emergency Voting Procedures required under A.R.S. §16‑542(H).
Recorder David Lara told the Board the current Recorder’s Office is too small for early voting operations and asked to use the old auditorium; several supervisors expressed concern about language that would authorize unspecified "substitutions or additions" and asked whether additional sites or budgets were anticipated. Mr. Lara said no additional sites were planned and his request was limited to the auditorium; the Board amended the motion and approved the specific auditorium designation and the emergency procedures (two separate motions, Lines/Reyes and Lines/Reyes), both passing 5‑0.
Why it matters: Designating an accessible early voting location and adopting state emergency‑voting procedures ensure the county can run scheduled early voting and respond to emergency voting needs as authorized by statute.
What’s next: The Recorder is authorized to use the auditorium for early voting and to implement emergency procedures; staff noted they may update the list of sites if circumstances change but will return to the Board for notable changes.
