The City of San Luis announced on Jan. 5 that candidate packets for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections are now available at the City Clerk’s Office. Prospective candidates can pick up nomination and petition forms at 1090 East Union Street, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The filing period for these forms begins March 9, 2026, and ends April 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The upcoming election will determine four seats—one mayoral seat and three council member seats—for four-year terms expiring in December 2030. To qualify as a candidate, individuals must be United States citizens, at least eighteen years old, qualified electors of San Luis, residents of the city or annexed areas for at least one year prior to the election, able to speak, write, and read English as required by Arizona law (A.R.S. §38-201), and have no felony convictions unless civil rights have been restored.
The City of San Luis promotes community engagement through open council meetings and public events, according to the official website. The city is dedicated to providing essential services such as public safety, parks and recreation programs, economic development initiatives, and public works projects according to the official website.
Nieves Riedel has served as mayor of San Luis according to the official website. The city operates under a council-manager form of government according to the official website.
San Luis has grown from a small town into a thriving community in Arizona according to the official website. For more information about candidate packets or election details, residents are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone or email.
