City Council Member
July 21, 2026 · Yuma city, Arizona · City · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 21 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 100,139 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,642,323 ÷ 100,139) ÷ ln(1,642,323 ÷ 4) = 21.64, comparing cities and towns in AZ (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
City Council Member is responsible for:
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Overseeing city departments and services
- Representing residents' concerns at city hall
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Civil Rights, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Carol Smith
Nonpartisan · declared
Carol Smith is an incumbent member of the Yuma City Council seeking a second term in 2026. She is a neonatal intensive care nurse whose campaign priorities include public safety, affordable housing, and partnerships with local educational institutions.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Derek Egeberg
Nonpartisan · declared
Derek Egeberg is a Yuma mortgage professional, nonprofit-board volunteer, and 2026 write-in candidate for City Council. He has worked in mortgages for 35 years and has served organizations including the Children's Museum and victim-services groups.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Henry Valenzuela
Nonpartisan · declared
Henry Valenzuela is a 2026 candidate for the Yuma City Council. A third-generation Yuman and retired Yuma Police Department officer, his campaign focuses on public safety, business growth, and youth sports.
Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for
Priscila Ruedas
Nonpartisan · declared
Priscila Ruedas is a Yuma public-health professional, community advocate, and 2026 write-in candidate for City Council. She is a University of Arizona research administrator whose work includes farmworker-health research, health education, and community health assessment.
Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for
Ronald Van Why
Nonpartisan · declared
Ronald Van Why is a 2026 candidate for the Yuma City Council and a public-safety professional. He founded On TRAK Consulting and previously served as a U.S. Customs K9 enforcement officer, a Cocopah Tribal Police officer, and with the Yuma County Sheriff's Office.
Election sources
Source: yumaaz.gov