Sedona, Arizona Public Records

During election periods, the department also operates an Elections Center at the Prescott Valley Library and maintains secure ballot drop boxes throughout Yavapai County, including locations in the Village of Oak Creek area serving local voters. Arizona residents can register to vote online at ServiceArizona.com, the state's official portal, or through the Arizona Secretary of State's website at azsos.gov/elections. Registration must occur at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that contest. Arizona law requires proof of citizenship - a birth certificate, passport, or Arizona driver's license issued after October 1996. Registrants must be U.S. Citizens, Arizona residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not currently convicted of a felony unless rights have been restored. Same-day registration is not available in the state. The City of Sedona holds municipal elections for Mayor and City Council members. Operating under a council-manager form of government, the city has a seven-member City Council that includes the Mayor. Regular elections occur in August of even-numbered years, with the next municipal contest scheduled for August 2026. If needed, a primary takes place in August, followed by a November general election when no candidate receives a majority. City election information, candidate statements, and local ballot measures are available at sedonaaz.gov/government/city-clerk/elections and through the Yavapai County Elections Department. The City Clerk's Office at 928-203-5078 handles candidate filing and certification of city ballot questions. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Voter Information Lookup tool at my.arizona.vote, which allows voters to enter their address and view their precinct, polling location, sample ballot, and early voting options. During early voting periods, the county typically operates vote centers where any county voter can cast a ballot regardless of precinct. On Election Day itself, voters must cast ballots at their assigned precinct polling place, which for Sedona residents is often at locations such as the Sedona Performing Arts Center, West Sedona School, or other community facilities. Arizona's public records law makes extensive election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available for purchase from the County Recorder for political purposes, though individual voter information can be viewed for free for verification. Campaign finance reports for city, county, and state candidates are filed with the Arizona Secretary of State and searchable online at azsos.gov/elections/campaign-finance. Candidate filing documents, nominating petitions, and financial disclosure statements are public records. Precinct-level election results are published by the County Elections Department and archived on the Yavapai County website, providing detailed vote totals by precinct and contest. Sedona's precincts typically show strong engagement with turnout often exceeding county averages. Participation in 2024 was in both presidential and down-ballot races including county offices and state legislative seats. The U.S. State legislative races for the Arizona House and Senate will include districts serving the area, currently District 1 and portions of District 6 depending on redistricting. County offices on the ballot in 2026 include County Supervisor seats (District 3 covers the Sedona area), County Recorder, County Assessor, County Treasurer, and potentially County Attorney. The municipal election in August 2026 will include four City Council seats and the Mayor's position. Arizona is a permanent early voting list state, though the name changed to "Active Early Voting List" or AEVL. Voters can request placement on the AEVL to automatically receive a mail ballot for every election. Those not on the permanent list can request a one-time early ballot by contacting the Yavapai County Elections Department by mail, online at yavapaiaz.gov/elections, or in person. The deadline to request an early ballot by mail is 11 days before Election Day - 5:00 PM on the Friday before. Voted early ballots 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 Yavapai County, or at any polling location on Election Day. Arizona requires voter ID; acceptable forms include Arizona driver's license, tribal ID, utility bill, or other documents listed in § 16-579.