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2026 Election Information

The 2026 Primary Election was held on July 21, 2026. View unofficial election results.

Looking for voter registration information?

See our Voter Information page.



Candidates for Town Office

The following candidates have filed for the 2026 Town of Marana election:

Mayor (2-Year Term)

Greg Johnsen
Jon Post

Town Council (4-Year Term) 

Herb Kai
Jackie McGuire
Teri Murphy
John Officer
Julie Prince
Susan Ritz

Official Write-In Candidate

Jackie Craig

View Candidate Filings


Frequently Asked Questions 

 

When is the election?

The Town of Marana Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

What offices are on the ballot?

The 2026 Town election includes the office of Mayor and four Town Council seats.

The Mayor’s seat is for a 2-year term. Council Member seats are for 4-year terms.


Is Marana’s election partisan or nonpartisan?

Marana’s municipal elections are nonpartisan. Candidates do not run as representatives of a political party, and political party affiliation does not appear on the ballot.


Where can I find more information about the candidates?

The Town’s role is to administer elections in a fair and neutral manner. The Town does not prepare candidate summaries or provide information about candidates’ political positions, endorsements, or affiliations.

Residents interested in learning more about candidates may review candidate websites or campaign materials, attend candidate forums or public events, and review publicly available information sources.

Will there be a General Election?

Maybe. A General Election will only be held if one or more Town races are not decided at the Primary Election.

In Marana’s elections, candidates may be elected at the Primary Election if they receive enough votes to meet the required majority threshold. If needed, the General Election would function similarly to a runoff election for any remaining office or offices. 


Why is the Mayor’s term 2 years?

The Mayor’s seat is for a 2-year term because the Town is filling the remainder of former Mayor Ed Honea’s term following his passing in November 2024.


Where can I find voting information?

The Town of Marana partners with Pima County to administer elections. For more information on voter registration, early ballots, and ballot-by-mail, please visit the Voter Information page.


I’m seeing political signs around Town. What are the rules?

The Town provides information about political signs on our Political Signs FAQs page. 


How do I obtain Initiative, Referendum, or Recall Packets?

Initiative, Referendum and Recall packets may be obtained via appointment with the Town Clerk’s office by emailing clerk@maranaaz.gov or calling (520) 382-1961.