The terms of office for Councilmembers-elect Arlene Chin, Bobby Nichols, and Brooke St. George will commence upon taking the oath of office at the July 1 Oath of Office / Swearing-In Ceremony, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Tempe City Council Chambers, 31 East Fifth Street, Tempe. 

Three Councilmembers to be sworn in July 1 News Release

On Tuesday, May 19, the City of Tempe held a General Election to fill the two remaining City Council seats. 

Candidates Bobby Nichols and Brooke St. George received the highest number of votes cast and were declared elected to the office of City Councilmember. A total of 24,310 ballots were cast out of 83,242 registered voters, resulting in a 29.20% voter turnout. 

On June 4, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R2026.57 declaring the canvass of the May 19 General Election results. The election results are now official. 

Call of Election: Resolution No. R2025.105 (Adopted Sept. 2, 2025) 

On Tuesday, March 10, the City of Tempe held a Primary Election to nominate and/or elect candidates for three City Council seats. 

Candidate Arlene Chin received more votes than the required majority threshold and was declared re-elected to office, effective as of the May 19 General Election. 

On March 26, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R2026.30 declaring the canvass of the March 10 Primary Election results. 

Call of Election: Resolution No. R2025.105 (Adopted Sept. 2, 2025) 

Election News Page

Candidates running for political office in the City of Tempe who receive contributions or make expenditures, in any combination, of at least $500 in connection with that candidacy must file a Statement of Organization and quarterly Campaign Finance reports.  

Campaign Finance committee accounts and Statements of Organization are filed at https://cityoftempeaz.easyvotecampaignfinance.com.

Initiative, Referendum and Recall packets may be obtained by emailing Kara DeArrastia, City Clerk, at Kara_Dearrastia@tempe.gov, or calling 480-350-8947 with a request to receive information about the Initiative, Referendum, or Recall process.

Visit the Initiative, Referendum, and Recall webpage for more information.

The City Clerk's Office is located at:
Tempe City Hall
31 E. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; closed on City holidays
Email: clerk@tempe.gov
Phone: 480-350-4311

Individuals are encouraged to review all election materials and laws with their individual attorneys to ensure compliance with current legal requirements. While the City Clerk’s Office will assist with procedural questions related to election filings, City Clerk's Office staff cannot render legal, financial or other professional advice.

At the November 21, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, City Council adopted:

• Resolution No. R2024.153, declaring the canvass of results for the November 5, 2024, City of Tempe Special Bond Election.
• Resolution No. R2024.154, declaring the result of the November 5, 2024, City of Tempe Special Bond Election, adopting a certificate of the result, and ordering the recording of the certificate of the result.

Informational Pamphlet and Sample of Official Ballot Language for the Nov. 5, 2024 Special Bond Election (PDF)

Call of Tempe Election – November 5, 2024

Official Canvass of the Votes and Certification of the Final Election Results (PDF)

Tempe Tomorrow: General Plan 2050 (Proposition 478)

City of Tempe, Arizona Publicity Pamphlet / Sample Ballot SPECIAL ELECTION MARCH 12, 2024 (PDF)

Internal Links

Campaign Finance Information

Easy Campaign Finance Portal

Tempe City Charter - Article VII - Nominations and Elections

Tempe City Charter - Article VIII - Initiative, Referendum and Recall

Tempe City Code - Chapter 13, Elections

Voter Information Links (External)

Arizona Clean Elections

Arizona Secretary of State's Office

Arizona Secretary of State’s Guidance on Polling Place Conduct and Preventing Voter Intimidation

Maricopa County Elections Calendar

Maricopa County Elections Department

Past Official City of Tempe Election Results

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Where to Vote

Voter ID Requirements at the Polls

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