City Elections
Prescott's legislative body consists of one Mayor and six City Council members who are elected at large. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council members serve overlapping four-year terms.
The City of Prescott held a Vote-By-Mail Primary election on September 11, 2007, at which time Mayor-Elect Jack D. Wilson and incumbents Councilwoman Mary Ann Suttles and Councilman Jim Lamerson were elected.
The official canvass of the November 6, 2007 General Election will take place at the November 13, 2007 City Council Meeting. The successful candidates will be sworn into office at the end of the Regular Voting Meeting of November 27, 2007.
The document below provides further City of Prescott Election information:
- 2007 Candidate/Committee Information (pdf, 80.6 kb)
Information regarding the 2007 City Elections.
Vote-by-Mail Election
In 2001, the City of Prescott began holding Mail Ballot Elections for its primary and general elections. Ballots will be sent to all registered voters in the mail approximately three weeks before the Primary and the General Elections. It is not necessary to request an early ballot; however, if you will be out of town during the time in which the ballots will be mailed, an early ballot may be requested by contacting either the Yavapai County Elections Office or Prescott City Clerk’s Office. Early ballots must be ready 33 days prior to the election.
How To Vote Early In Person (if necessary)
Early voting in person may take place at the Yavapai County Elections Office no later than 5:00 P.M., Friday, November 2, 2007 for the General Election. Voting will be permitted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
How To Vote With Assistance
Written or verbal requests for ballot assistance must be received by the Prescott City Clerk’s Office before 5:00 P.M. on October 26, 2007 for the General Election, in order for assistance to be arranged. When making a request for assistance from the City Clerk’s Office, please specify the address of confinement.
Return a voted ballot to the Yavapai County Elections Office, or Prescott City Hall, no later than 7:00 P.M. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 for the General Election, in order for the ballot to be counted.
Election Results
Below are the 2007 City of Prescott General Election Unofficial Results. The official canvass of the November 6, 2007 General Election will take place at the November 13, 2007 City Council Meeting. The successful candidates will be sworn into office at the end of the Regular Voting Meeting of November 27, 2007.
| Number of Registered Voters: | 23,091 |
|---|---|
| Number of Ballots Cast: | 13,716 |
| Voter Turnout Percentage: | 59.4% |
City Council
Number of Ballots Rejected: 112
Why would a ballot be rejected?
| Candidate Name | Number of Votes |
|---|---|
| Blair, Steve | 6,434 |
| Lopas, Lora | 7,145 |
Bed Tax Increase
Increase in Bed Tax from 2% to 3%
Number of Ballots Rejected: 1,071
Why would a ballot be rejected?
| Yes/No | Number of Votes |
|---|---|
| Yes | 8,563 |
| No | 4,082 |
Why would a ballot be rejected?
A ballot can be rejected if it contained more votes than were permitted or if there were no votes. Also, in the event that something were to be written on the ballot that allowed someone to distinguish who cast the vote, the ballot would be rejected.