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Campaign Information - 2020
Candidate Nomination Petitions - “Stay home, stay healthy, stay connected”
To comply with Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order 2020-18 to minimize COVID-19 transmission, Town Hall is closed until further notice. We are asking candidates to contact the Town Clerk’s Office to set an appointment to drop off their candidate nomination petition paperwork by emailing us at townclerk@sahuaritaaz.gov or calling 822-8804. All candidate nomination paperwork must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 6.
Please contact us if you have questions at townclerk@sahuaritaaz.gov.
Filing Officer
The Sahuarita Town Clerk is the filing officer for all municipal elections, Please direct all questions related to candidate filing and submission of campaign finance reports to the Town Clerk’s Office at (520)822-8804.
Candidate Eligibility
Residents interested in running for Sahuarita Town Council Member must be at least 18 years of age; a qualified elector at the time of filing their nomination paper; and have resided in Sahuarita for one year.
Nomination Petitions
Candidate nomination petitions must contain a minimum of 163 to a maximum of 326 signatures of eligible Town of Sahuarita voters. Candidates must file their nomination petitions and other nomination forms with the Town Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020 to have their name appear on the Primary Election ballot. Write-in candidates are not required to file nomination petitions, but must file all other nomination forms by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Terms
Five Council Member seats will be filled during the 2020 election cycle; four, 4-year terms and one, 2-year term. Candidates interested in running for the 2-year term must declare their candidacy for the 2-year term by circulating Two (2) Year Term for Town Council nomination petitions or a Two (2) Year Term Write-in Candidate form. Candidates may not run for both the 4-year and 2-year terms.
Candidate Filing Documents
A candidate must file a Statement of Interest with the Town Clerk before obtaining the first petition signature on a nomination petition (A.R.S. § 16-311).
A candidate is required to register a committee if the candidate receives contributions or makes expenditures, in any combination, of at least $500 in connection with that candidacy.
An entity must register a political committee if it meets both of the following conditions: 1) the entity is organized for the primary purpose of influencing the result of an election; and 2) the entity knowingly receives contributions or makes expenditures, in any combination, of at least $1,200* in connection with any election during a calendar year. “Primary purpose” is defined in A.R.S. § 16-901(43).
The information contained on this webpage is intended to assist candidates in preparing their candidate papers. While we strive to provide the most current information, state statutes and election cases are subject to constant change and interpretation. Candidates are encouraged to review all election materials with an attorney to ensure compliance with current legal requirements. It is not appropriate for town staff to give legal advice to candidates for office. Please take time to thoroughly review all election materials and comply with all current statutes.
Full candidate information packets are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
WRITE IN CANDIDATES
A write-in candidate is not required to file nomination petitions; however, a write-in candidate must file all other candidate election forms. To qualify as a write-in candidate, a Nomination Paper/Declaration of Qualification, and Financial Disclosure Statement must be filed with the Town Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m., June 25, 2020 (forty (40) days prior to the Primary Election). Any person seeking to run as a write-in candidate who does not file a timely nomination paper shall not be counted in the tally of ballots.
CAMPAIGN FORMS |
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Statement of Interest (PDF) / Spanish |
Nomination Paper (PDF) / Spanish |
Write-in Candidate Nomination Paper (PDF) / Spanish |
Write-in Candidate Nomination Paper Two Year Term (PDF) / Spanish |
Nomination Petition (PDF) / Spanish |
Nomination Petition - Two Year Term (PDF) / Spanish |
Financial Disclosure Statement (PDF) - updated 12/20 Spanish - updated 12/20 |
Secretary of State Financial Disclosure Guide (PDF) - updated 12/20 |
Statement of Organization (PDF) / Spanish |
Campaign Contribution Limits (PDF) / Spanish |
Campaign Finance Report Form (PDF) - updated 1/20 / Spanish - updated 1/20 |
Secretary of State Campaign Finance Handbook (PDF) - updated 2/20 |
Committee Termination Statement (PDF) / Spanish |
Political Signs
Campaigns wishing to use political signs within the boundaries of the Town of Sahuarita must comply with A.R.S.§ 16-1019 and Sahuarita Town Code Sections 18.79.010 and 18.79.020. Planning and Zoning staff are available to review sign locations to assure compliance with town code. Please call (520)822-8855.
A.R.S. §40-360.21-.31 requires all underground utilities to be located and marked before any type of "excavation" - this includes the installation of campaign signs on public or private property. Please contact Arizona 811 at least two working days before installation of signs.
Candidate Packets
Prospective candidates may make an appointment with the Town Clerk to review the candidate packet and discuss the election process. Informational appointments generally last 15 - 30 minutes. Please call (520)822-8804 to make an appointment.
Important Dates
PRIMARY ELECTION
January 15, 2020
2019 Fourth Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due
March 9, 2020
First Day to file Candidate Nomination Petitions
April 6, 2020
Last Day to file Candidate Nomination Petitions
April 15, 2020
First Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due
July 15, 2020
Second Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due
July 27, 2020*
Pre-Primary Election Campaign Finance Report Due
August 4, 2020
Primary Election Day
GENERAL ELECTION
October 15, 2020
Third Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due
October 26, 2020*
Pre-General Election Campaign Finance Report Due
November 3, 2020
General Election Day
January 15, 2021
2020 Fourth Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due
*Reporting deadline extended to next business day (A.R.S. §§ 1-243(A) and 1-303).
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