Important Dates for
Council Election
September 1, 2009

The following also is provided in Spanish. Lo siguiente también es provisto en español.

  • March 5, 2009 (Thursday)
    Earliest date for elector to sign petition for nomination. Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 2
  • May 4, 2009 (Monday)
    Earliest date for presentation of nomination petitions to the City Clerk. City Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 2

    Earliest date for City Clerk to accept request for early ballot. City Code Sec. 12-904
  • June 3, 2009 (Wednesday)
    Latest date for presentation of nomination petitions to the City Clerk. City Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 2

    Latest date arguments supporting or opposing propositions shall be filed with the City Clerk. City Code Sec. 12-510
  • June 13, 2009 (Saturday)
    Latest date for the City Clerk to prepare list of names of candidates who have filed petitions, except candidates who have withdrawn or died or are otherwise disqualified. City Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 7
  • June 18, 2009 (Thursday)
    Latest date to withdraw name from nomination by filing with the City Clerk. City Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 4
  • July 2, 2009 (Thursday)
    Latest date for nomination petitions to be filed with the City Clerk when no candidate remains on the ballot. City Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 4
  • July 23, 2009 (Thursday)
    Latest date for write-in candidate to file nomination papers with the City Clerk. City Code, Sec. 12-1002
  • August 3, 2009 (Monday)
    Latest date to register for Council Election. City Code, Sec. 12-106
  • August 7, 2009 (Friday)
    Latest date the City Clerk shall certify list of candidates. City Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 7
  • August 21, 2009 (Friday)
    Latest date to request an early ballot by mail. City Code, Sec. 12-904
  • August 25, 2009 (Tuesday)
    Latest date to submit challenger names to City Clerk. City Code, Sec. 12-218
  • August 28, 2009 (Friday)
    Latest date to vote early at an early voting location. City Code, Sec. 12-909
  • September 1, 2009 (Tuesday)
    Council Election A.R.S. 16-204
    Results will be available beginning at 8 PM on phoenix.gov and on Qwest and Cox cable Channel 11.
  • September 16, 2009 (Wednesday)
    Latest date the Council shall meet as the Canvassing Board to announce and declare the results of the election. City Charter, Chapter XIII, Sec. 1
Runoff Election Dates (If Necessary)

If no candidate receives a majority of all votes cast for an office in the Council Election held on September 1, 2009, the two candidates with the highest vote count will be placed on a Runoff ballot. City Charter, Chapter XII, Sec. 16.
  • October 5, 2009 (Monday)
    Latest date to register for Runoff Election. City Code, Sec. 12-106
  • October 23, 2009 (Friday)
    Latest date to request an early ballot by mail for the Runoff Election. City Code, Sec. 12-904
  • October 27, 2009 (Tuesday)
    Latest date to submit challenger names to City Clerk. City Code, Sec. 12-218
  • October 30, 2009 (Friday)
    Latest date to vote early at an early voting location. City Code, Sec. 12-909
  • November 3, 2009 (Tuesday)
    Runoff Election (If Necessary) A.R.S. 16-204
    Results will be available beginning at 8 PM on phoenix.gov and on Qwest and Cox cable Channel 11.
  • November 18, 2009 (Wednesday)
    Latest date the Council shall meet as the Canvassing Board to announce and declare the results of the election. City Charter, Chapter XIII, Sec. 1
  • January 4, 2010 (Monday)
    Installation of newly elected Council Members. City Charter, Chapter III, Sec. 6
Note: This publication is prepared by the City of Phoenix, City Clerk Department for general use and as such does not include a complete listing of all dates relevant to this election. For questions, call 602-262-6837.

Upon request, the City Clerk Department will make this publication available through appropriate auxiliary aids or services to accommodate an individual with a disability by calling the Elections Division at 602-262-6837; faxing a request to 602-495-5080; or calling TTY number 602-534-2737.

 

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