Arizona § 9-821 - Law governing municipal elections
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-821 — Law governing municipal elections, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-821. Law governing municipal elections
The manner of conducting and voting at elections of a city or town, of keeping the poll lists, counting and canvassing the votes, certifying the returns, declaring the results and notifying the persons elected, contesting the election, and all acts relating to the election, shall conform to the provisions of law relating to the general election of county officers as nearly as possible, except that the returns shall be made to the clerk of the city or town, and the governing body of the city or town shall canvass the returns, declare the result and issue the certificates of the election.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-821
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-821 cover?
Section 9-821 ("Law governing municipal elections") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 9-821?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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