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State Government
The election of state officials includes these state offices: Governor, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mine Inspector, Treasurer, and Attorney General. The Corporate Commission is a regulatory agency with five elected members.
The Arizona Senate and House of Representatives are elected by citizens living in each legislative district. There are 30 Senators and 60 Representatives.
Judges serving on the Arizona State Supreme Court are initially appointed by the Governor; at the end of their terms, voters decide whether to retain them for another term.
Local Government
In municipal areas, the Mayor and the City or Town Council are the lawmakers elected by voters in the respective cities or towns. Each county elects members of its County Board of Supervisors, which has jurisdiction that covers the county and unincorporated areas. Other elected officials serving the county are: Sheriff, Constable, County Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, Attorney, Clerk of the Court, School Superintendent, and Superior Court Judges for the county.
There are 17 local domestic water improvement districts in Yavapai County, serving local communities. Each of these special districts are overseen by an elected board.
Learn more about Elected Officials and How Government Works