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Town attorney outlines candidate eligibility, key election dates for November 2026

Town of Huachuca City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez told the council three council seats and the mayoral seat are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and explained that incumbents whose terms do not expire this year must resign before running; voter registration closes Oct. 5, 2026, and early voting rules under ARS §16-542(C) apply.

The council heard a legal briefing about the 2026 election cycle and candidate eligibility rules.

Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez said three council seats (incumbents Butterworth, Trate and Thompson) and the mayoral seat (incumbent Johann Wallace) are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. He advised that incumbents whose terms do not expire this year must resign before running for another office; he also noted statutory deadlines, including that voter registration closes Oct. 5, 2026, and referenced Arizona Revised Statutes §§16-120, 16-134 and §16-542(C) regarding candidate filing and early voting.

The council discussed timing and outreach but took no action beyond receiving the briefing.

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