Presiding Municipal Judge, City of Yuma
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: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Hearing local cases, such as traffic tickets, small claims, and city code violations
- Ruling on fines and penalties
- Applying city and state law fairly in every case
Affected Areas: Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Civil Rights, Impartiality, Legal Competence
Candidates
Nohemy Echavarria
Nonpartisan · declared
Nohemy Echavarria is a 2026 candidate for Presiding Municipal Judge of the City of Yuma. She has served as a judge at the San Luis Municipal Court.
Election sources
Source: yumaaz.gov