Election Information


Elections in Paradise Valley are held in the fall of even numbered years.  Every election cycle the mayor's seat and three council seats are on the ballot.  To be eligible to run for office candidates must meet the following qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a qualified elector (registered to vote)
  • Must have been a resident of the Town of Paradise Valley for at least one year prior to the time of election
  • Must be able to speak, write, and read the English language
  • Cannot be a person convicted of a felony (unless the person's civil rights have been restored)
2020 Mayor and Council Election - What's on my Ballot?
 Mayor: 2-Year Term (Vote for 1)
 Candidate(s): Jerry Bien-Willner
 Incumbent: first elected as mayor in 2018
 Town Council Member: 4-Year Term (Vote for No More than 3)
 Candidate(s): Scott Moore, Julie Pace, Mark Stanton, Jonathan Wainwright
 Expiring Terms: Scott Moore, Julie Pace, Mark Stanton

Election Edition of the Town Reporter Including Candidate Statements
July 2020 Town Reporter (Versión en español)
Register to vote: www.ServiceArizona.com

Request an Early Ballot:
Find your Polling Place: Locations.Maricopa.Vote

Note: The Post Office will not forward Election Ballots to voters who leave town for the summer.
If a voter knows they will be out of Town during the election season he or she may notify the Maricopa County Elections Department in writing where they wish to have the ballot mailed.  Mail requests to:
 Maricopa County Elections Department - MCTEC
Attn: Early Voting
510 S. 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Or email at EVreq@risc.maricopa.gov 

Key Election Dates:
  • April 6 Filing deadline
  • June 25 Write-in candidate deadline
  • July 6 Last day to register to vote in the August 4 election
  • July 8 Early voting begins
  • July 24 Last day to request an early ballot
  • July 27 Early voting ballot center opens at Town Hall Community Room
  • July 31 Last day to vote early
  • August 4 Election Day - Polls are open from 6am to 7pm.  Ballot Center at Town Hall will also be open.
  • August 4 Election results will be posted at 8pm
  • January 14 Mayor and Council take office

Election Resources & Information

 Información de Elección en Español