Title
Canvass of Vote - March 9, 2021 Runoff Election
Description
Canvass of the vote for the Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Runoff Election for the City Council to canvass the votes and announce and declare the results of the election.
Report
Summary
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the City of Phoenix held a Runoff Election for council members in City Council Districts 3 and 7. The Runoff Election for Districts 3 and 7 was conducted because no candidate received a majority of the votes cast in the Nov. 3, 2020 Mayor and Council Election. The elected District 3 and District 7 Council Members in the Runoff Election will take office for a four-year term beginning April 19, 2021.
Citizen Notification
Voters on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) received notification of the election from the City of Phoenix in December 2020 and early ballots were mailed approximately 27 days before the election. The City mailed a Sample Ballot Pamphlet in early February, before early ballots were mailed, to each household with an eligible registered voter. The Pamphlet contained general information about the election, including the deadline to return early ballots by mail, in-person voting options, and voter identification requirements. The Pamphlet also contained a list of names of the qualified candidates for District 3 and District 7. Election information was available at phoenix.gov/elections. Additionally, information was provided through multiple publications, news releases, and the official Phoenix election Twitter account, @PHXClerk. All election information was provided in English and Spanish.
Concurrence
As required by law, the Accuracy Certification Board has certified the results of the election and that the election was conducted according to law.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.