YAVAPAI VOTErS
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Our Mission
Welcome to our educational launchpad, a dedicated platform designed to empower and inform voters like you about the pivotal role you play within your local community. We believe that knowledge is the cornerstone of democracy and that the most significant power lies in the hands of the informed voter. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, accessible information about candidates running for local offices—those who often ascend to higher-level positions, shaping the future of our society.
We aim to offer you clear insights into who these candidates are, what they stand for, and what their long-term goals entail. By making this information readily available, we hope to foster a more engaged and educated electorate, ensuring that your choices are well-informed and impactful. Our platform is committed to transparency, inclusivity, and accuracy, striving to be a trusted resource as you navigate the complexities of local elections.
Join us in our mission to enhance civic engagement and strengthen our democracy, one informed vote at a time. Together, we can make a difference by holding our leaders accountable and electing those who truly represent our community's values and aspirations.
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In 2022, Yavapai County reported a population of 246,191 people.
As of 2024, only 166,670 of those people are registered voters.
Only 76,507 people participated in the 2024 primaries.
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In 2022, Yavapai County reported a population of 246,191 people.
As of 2024, only 166,670 of those people are registered voters.
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Inactive voters are registered voters and are eligible to vote; however, they do not receive election related mail such as sample ballots and vote-by-mail ballots.
YAVAPAI VOTERS - Please contact your preferred candidates and elected officials and tell them the importance of completing a Yavapai Voters profile.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Last day to register to vote
MONDAY
OCTOBER 7TH 2024
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EARLY VOTING BEGINS
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 9TH 2024
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LAST DAY TO REQUEST EARLY BALLOT BY MAIL
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 25TH 2024
5PM
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LAST DAY TO VOTE EARLY IN PERSON
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 1ST
7PM
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ELECTION DAY
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 5TH
rules & Info for candidates
Candidates will be listed in the order of submission from the city or town’s website. Information provided by candidates will be uploaded exactly as it is provided to Yavapai Voters. There will be no options to revise, re-edit or resubmit information.
All questions are submitted to character limitations. Candidates are required to be short, succinct, and factual in their responses. Citing opposing candidate information, opinions, names or platforms will not be tolerated.
Questions We Ask the Candidates:
1.) What position are you running for?
2.) What is your party affiliation?
3.) Endorsed By/Endorsing:
4.) Describe the role of a candidate/politician in your community?
5.) Have you served in an elected office before?
6.) What boards, committees, commissions, and political groups do you serve on?
7.) How long have you been in the area?
8.) What is the focus of your term?
9.) Why did you decide to run?
10.) What’s an achievement you are most proud of?
11.) What three issues are you most passionate about?
12.) If you could impact or change one thing what would it be?
13.) What would you like to see transpire in five years?
14.) What else would you like the public to know?
FAQs
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Inactive profile means the candidate has not provided their information, or paid the required level of advertising sponsorship.
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Absolutely! Yavapai Voters actively promotes this site and distributes county-wide mailers and stickers. The production of similar materials for each candidate would far exceed the advertising sponsorship provided to Yavapai Voters.
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This requirement levels the playing field and requires candidates to condense their thoughts, emphasizing key points.
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This action is not acceptable to Yavapai Voters, and the submission will remain private until it has been corrected to focus solely on the individual's campaign.