Primary & General Election Days

Primary Election

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Polls Open: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

General Election

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Polls Open: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Voting Locations

District I (Salt River)

Salt River Community Building
1880 N Longmore Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85256

District II (Lehi)

Lehi Community Building
1231 E Oak St. Mesa, AZ 85203

Important Deadlines

October 1, 2026 | Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot – Primary Election
October 15, 2026 | Deadline to Request Home Voting – Primary Election
October 29, 2026 | Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot – General Election
November 12, 2026 | Deadline to Request Home Voting – General Election

Election Information

Voter Eligibility:

SRPMIC members who are at least 18 years old may vote in Community elections if they meet the voter eligibility requirements for their district. SRPMIC identification is required to vote.

For full voter eligibility requirements, exceptions, and related rules, view the Voter Information Sheet.

Non-Resident Voters Declaring Home District

Your Home District is determined by your district of origin, lineage, ancestry or the area of the community you identify with.

Non-resident voters must declare their Home District by submitting a Non-Resident Application for Declaring a Home District for Community Elections. Forms are available at the Community Development Department or Administration Department.

Non-resident voters shall declare only one (1) Home District:

  • District I (Salt River)
  • District II (Lehi)
Request an Absentee Ballot, Home Voting, or Standing Absentee List

You can make your request by phone or email:

Phone:
Erica Harvier, (480) 362-7466
Ardell Moore, (480) 362-7465

Email: SaltRiverElections@srpmic-nsn.gov

Absentee Ballot Request Deadlines

Voters who are unable to vote at the polls on Election Day may request an absentee ballot by the deadlines below:

  • Primary Election: October 1, 2026
  • General Election: October 29, 2026

Voters may also request to be added to the Standing Absentee Ballot List to automatically receive ballots for future SRPMIC elections.

Home Voting Request Deadlines

Eligible voters who are disabled or bedridden may request home voting or care center voting within a 25-mile radius by the deadlines below:

  • Primary Election: October 15, 2026
  • General Election: November 12, 2026

Voting Districts & Poll Sites

Vote at your declared district polling site.

Poll site: Salt River Community Building
Who votes here: Members who reside west of North Mesa Drive

Poll site: Lehi Community Building
Who votes here: Members who reside east of North Mesa Drive

Voting District Map

Not sure which district you are registered in?
Contact the Office of Membership at (480) 362-7600.

Moved recently?
Submit a Change of Address form to the Office of Membership at least 15 days before an election.

SRPMIC identification is required to vote.


Council Terms Expiring in 2026

The 2026 election will include the expiring terms for President, Vice-President, and four Council Member seats:

Election Information

For full candidate qualifications, write-in candidate rules, employment leave requirements, and Council elect restrictions, view the Candidate Information Sheet.


Nomination Meetings

Nominee Accept or Decline Deadlines

Nominees must accept or decline their nomination within two business days.

President and Vice-President:
July 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM

Council Members:
August 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM

For full nomination procedures, nominee requirements, accept or decline forms, and certification meeting information, view the Nomination Information page:


Campaigning

Campaigning is allowed during the Primary and General Elections. However, campaigning is not allowed at polling sites on Election Day, except in the campaign area identified by the Community Relations Office.

Election Day Campaign Areas

The Community Relations Office will identify a designated campaign area at each polling place. Candidates may use this area to share campaign materials, food, or other permitted items with voters and supporters.

For information about Election Day campaign areas, contact the Community Relations Office at (480) 362-7740.

Campaign Signs

Campaign signs must be removed within seven business days after the relevant election. Signs placed on private property require permission from the homeowner or landowner.

Candidate Bio and Photo

Candidates are encouraged to submit a bio and photo to the O’odham Action News for election campaigning.

Community Relations Office: (480) 362-7740
O’odham Action News: (480) 362-7750

For full campaigning rules, permissible conduct, violations, penalties, and Election Day guidelines, view the Campaigning Information page.


Candidate forums are public events where candidates running for SRPMIC Council office are invited to share their positions on SRPMIC issues. Forums are scheduled for the Primary and General Elections and are held separately for President, Vice-President, and Council Member candidates. Forums are held in both districts.

Eligible SRPMIC voters are encouraged to attend and ask questions of the candidates.

For questions about candidate forums, contact the Community Relations Office at (480) 362-7740.

For forum candidate guidelines, attendee guidelines, and full details, view the Forum Information page.


Election Information, Absentee Ballots, & Home Voting Requests

For election information or to request an absentee ballot, home voting, or general election information contact Erica Harvier or Ardell Moore.

Phone: (480) 362-7466 or (480) 362-7465
Email: SaltRiverElections@srpmic-nsn.gov
Fax: (480) 362-7593

Candidate Information, Forums, and Campaigning

For candidate photos, bios, forum information, or day-of-campaigning questions, contact the Community Relations Office.

Phone: (480) 362-7740

SRPMIC ID, Address Change & Non-Resident Home District Form

To obtain a SRPMIC Identification Card, Change of Address form, or Non-Resident Application Declaring a Home District form, contact the Office of Membership.

Phone: (480) 362-7330 or (480) 362-7600


WHERE DO I REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, HOME VOTING, OR TO BE ADDED TO THE STANDING ABSENTEE LIST?

You can make your request by phone or email:

Phone:
Erica Harvier, (480) 362-7466
Ardell Moore, (480) 362-7465

Email: SaltRiverElections@srpmic-nsn.gov

WHAT IS A PRIMARY ELECTION?

A Primary Election narrows the field of candidates to determine which candidates will run in the General Election.

WHAT IS A GENERAL ELECTION?

A General Election determines which candidates are voted into office.

WHICH COUNCIL SEATS HAVE A PRIMARY & GENERAL ELECTION?

All Council Member seats, including the Offices of the President and Vice President, follow a Primary and General Election process.

DO I VOTE IN THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION?

Yes! It is important that you vote at both the October 20, 2026 Primary Election AND the November 17, 2026 General Election.

WILL THERE BE WRITE-IN CANDIDATES?

Per Chapter 3, Section 3-5, (d) (5), Write-In candidates will only be allowed in the Primary Election, unless a Primary Election was not held or if a candidate is running unopposed.

WHERE CAN I FIND THE ELECTION CODE?

The election code can be found here.

WHERE CAN I FIND THE FULL ELECTION GUIDE?

The full election handbook can be viewed below or you can access the PDF here.