Candidates for City Council
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About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 4 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidates must be qualified electors of the City of St. Johns. Candidates shall reside in the City of St. Johns city limits for at least one year preceding the election in which he/she is running.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.
- Filing period
- June 6, 2026 - July 6, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 70 E Commercial St St. Johns, AZ 85936
- Filing phone
- 928-337-4517
- Step 3
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