A candidate for the office of Mayor and Council must be:

• a qualified and registered voter of the Town of Gilbert;
• registered to vote no later than the date of the first signature on the nomination petitions; and
• a resident of the Town of Gilbert or an annexed area for at least one year prior to the election.

Before collecting any signatures, the Candidate Statement of Interest must be filed with the Town Clerk.

• Candidate Statement of Interest

The Mayor and Council function like a Board of Directors, setting policies for the community. These policies are then implemented by the organization in various ways, all aimed at improving our bottom line — the quality of life.

The Duties and Responsibilities of Mayor and Council include, but not limited to:

• review meeting packets and attend regular Council meetings, generally held twice per month, every other Tuesday
• attend other meetings including executive sessions, study sessions, retreats, joint meetings and subcommittee meetings as needed
• serve as liaison to assigned Gilbert Boards and Commissions and other Town/regional groups
• meet with residents to discuss issues
• attend community organization meetings
• other miscellaneous duties may arise and the Town continues to grow and thrive

At least 1,000 and not more than 5,316 signatures of qualified registered voters of the Town of Gilbert are required.

March 7, 2026- Earliest Day to submit Nomination Papers

April 6, 2026- Last Day to submit Nomination Papers at 5:00 p.m. 

The Town of Gilbert appreciates your interest in the election process. All applicable forms will be updated as needed. If you have questions or need assistance during the nomination petition period or throughout the election process, please feel free to contact the Town Clerk, Chaveli Herrera at 480-503-6861; or by email at Chaveli.Herrera@gilbertaz.gov

• Arizona Revised Statutes
• Arizona Secretary of State Candidate Campaign Finance Guide
• Campaign Finance Report
• Campaign Contribution Limits 2025-2026 cycle
• Candidate Checklist
• Candidate Informational Handbook
• Candidate Statement of Interest
• E-Qual Candidate Guide
• E-Qual Voter Guide
• Financial Disclosure Statement
• Financial Disclosure Guide
• Statement of Organization
• Nonpartisan Nomination Paper
• Nonpartisan Nomination Petition
• Nonpartisan Nomination Paper, Write-In Candidate
• Running for Town Council
• Running as a Write-In
• Termination Statement