Arizona Primary Election Day
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Arizona Primary Election is underway, with voters casting their ballots in several key races across the state and in Yuma County.
The voting centers in Yuma opened at 6 a.m. They close at 7 p.m. Voting centers include the Yuma Civic Center and the MLK Center, along with voting centers in the Foothills, Somerton and San Luis, Arizona. For a full list of voting centers click here.
There are several major state races we are following, including the Republican Arizona Governor’s race.
There are also several local races we are keeping an eye today, including Yuma City Mayor, Yuma City Council, San Luis Mayor, San Luis City Council, Somerton City Mayor and Somerton City Council.
For a breakdown of all of the races we are following go to our Decision 2026 Voter Guide.
Early results will not be available until at least 8 p.m.
Watch FOX 9 at 9 p.m. and News 11 at 10 p.m. for the latest federal, state and local election results.
Yuma County said several steps will take place as part of the vote tabulation process. Here’s what residents can expect in the coming days.
Tuesday, July 21 – Election Day
At approximately 8 p.m., depending on Vote Center closure times, the first set of results will include all tabulated early ballots and in-person votes received prior to Election Day. Updated results from Vote Centers will be updated throughout the evening. Late early ballots (early ballots dropped off at vote centers on Election Day) and provisional ballots will be audited at the closing of each voting location, transported to election headquarters, and transferred to Yuma County Recorder Voter Services staff for processing. The estimated number of ballots left for processing will be reported with the final release of the Election Day results.
Wednesday, July 22 – Post Election Day
Yuma County Recorder Voter Services will audit voters from Election Day electronic poll books and late early ballot submissions. Yuma County Recorder Voter Services will begin processing late early and provisional ballots received from all vote centers. Yuma County Recorder Voter Services will transfer to Election Services the verified ballots received in the mail on Election Day.
Saturday, July 25
Hand count will begin at 9 a.m. The purpose of the hand count audit is to compare the results of the electronic count to the limited hand count audit to ensure that the machines are working properly and accurately counting the votes.
Sunday, July 26 at 5 p.m.
Last day for identification verification for provisional ballots and signature curing of early ballot affidavit signatures.
Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30
Results will be posted (as completed).
Wednesday, July 29
Post-election logic and accuracy test.
Monday, Aug. 3
Election results will be canvassed during the Yuma County Board of Supervisors meeting that begins at 9 a.m.Click here to follow the original article.