Dewey, Arizona Public Records

Law enforcement in Dewey is primarily managed by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for responding to calls, investigating crimes, and enforcing local laws within the community. Residents can contact the Sheriff's Office to report incidents, obtain copies of police reports, or inquire about the status of ongoing investigations. The Sheriff's Office works closely with the Dewey community to maintain public safety and address any law enforcement concerns.

Dewey residents vote in Yavapai County, Arizona elections and are served by the Yavapai County Elections Department, located at 1015 Fair Street, Prescott, AZ 86305, phone (928) 771-3248, website https://www.yavapai.us/Elections. This office administers all federal, state, county, and local elections for Dewey voters including voter registration, early voting, election day operations, and ballot counting. Arizona residents can register to vote online at https://servicearizona.com/ up to 29 days before an election. Registration requires a valid Arizona driver's license or state ID, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Same-day registration is not permitted in Arizona. Because Dewey is unincorporated, there are no municipal elections for mayor or city council; residents vote only in county, state, and federal elections. Yavapai County holds elections for Board of Supervisors (five districts, four-year terms), Sheriff, County Attorney, Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer, School Superintendents, and other county offices. Dewey voters can find their assigned polling place by visiting https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/PollingPlaceSearch.do and entering their address, or by calling the Elections Department. Arizona maintains several categories of public election records: voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requestors under A.R.S. § 16-168), campaign finance reports (searchable at https://azsos.gov/campaign-finance), candidate filings and statements, precinct-level election results (published at https://www.yavapai.us/Elections after certification), and early ballot requests. In the November 2024 general election, Yavapai County reported approximately 75% voter turnout among registered voters, with over 140,000 ballots cast countywide in the presidential election. On November 3, 2026, Dewey and Yavapai County voters will decide several important races. Arizona does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, but voters will elect statewide officers including Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Mine Inspector, all for four-year terms. The entire Arizona State Legislature (30 Senate seats and 60 House seats) will be on the ballot, with Dewey located in a legislative district that includes portions of Yavapai County. County-level races in 2026 will include Yavapai County Board of Supervisors seats, Sheriff, and other constitutional offices depending on term expirations. Voters will also decide on state ballot propositions and local school district questions. Arizona offers robust early voting options: any registered voter may request a mail-in ballot (called an early ballot in Arizona) by submitting the request form available at https://www.yavapai.us/Elections or by calling (928) 771-3248. Voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) automatically receive a ballot by mail for every election. Early ballots for the 2026 general election will be mailed starting in early October 2026 and must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day, either by mail (postmark does not count; must be received by 7 PM), at secure drop boxes located throughout the county, or at any polling place on Election Day.