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Town attorney explains filing rules for Huachuca City 2026 elections

Town of Huachuca City Town Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez reviewed which council seats and the mayoral office are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, outlined key filing dates and advised incumbents whose terms do not expire must resign before running.

Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez briefed the council on election logistics for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election and on whether incumbents must resign to run for different offices.

Benavidez identified the offices on the ballot — the mayor and three council seats — and cited state statutes governing registration and early voting. He said voter registration closes Oct. 5, 2026, and early voting begins under A.R.S. §16-542(C). He explained that incumbents whose terms do not expire this year must resign before running for another seat; incumbents with terms that expire this year may run without resigning.

Council discussion included timing for advertising candidate filing. Mayor Wallace expressed a desire to begin advertising soon. The minutes record the legal guidance but do not show any immediate directive to change local filing processes.

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