The City of Casa Grande has issued a public notice regarding the upcoming 2026 election cycle, providing details for residents interested in running for municipal positions. As outlined on the city's official website, the notice announces the availability of Mayor and Council Member Nomination Packets, marking the official kickoff of the candidate nomination process. The packets will become accessible starting from 5 p.m. on October 15, 2025, at the City Council Chambers.
In what begins as a push for civic engagement, the City Clerk is set to deliver a presentation detailing the Mayor and Council Election Process at the aforementioned time and location. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend. Following the presentation, Nomination Packets and additional related information would be up for grabs at the Casa Grande City Hall or by scheduling an appointment with the City Clerk's Office at 520-421-8600, the notice said.
The filing period for candidates is also set, commencing on March 7, 2026, with the deadline to file being April 6, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. According to the notice, all filing of the nomination packets must be completed at the City Clerk's Office, situated within the City Hall. The primary and general election dates are slated for August 4 and November 3, 2026, respectively, and, as stated in the public notice, candidates securing a majority in the primary will sail through to election without needing to run in the general election.
Consequently, for those inhabiting the community of Casa Grande, looking to shape their city's governance, the time is nigh to step forward. As the City of Casa Grande notice put it: "All interested parties are invited to attend." It's a chance to engage with the democratic process hands-on, to stand for office and have a say in the direction of their local administration. The City Clerk, Adriana Carpio-Solis, is the point of contact for all queries relating to the nomination process.
