AZ HB2080

Allows cities and towns to adopt ordinances permitting candidates who receive a majority of votes at the primary election to be declared elected to mayor or city council positions, with the election effective as of the general election date.

Creates a special procedure for appointed incumbents: candidates running for the remainder of an appointed term or a new term who receive a majority of primary votes are declared elected immediately after canvass and certification, with seating order determined by vote totals if multiple candidates receive majorities.

Defines "majority of votes cast" as total votes for all candidates divided by seats to be filled, then divided by two and rounded to the highest whole number.

Maintains existing provisions allowing cities and towns to fill council vacancies by appointment until the next regularly scheduled election, with specified exceptions based on timing relative to nomination petition deadlines.

Applies to nonpartisan city and town elections and clarifies that charter cities are exempt from the vacancy appointment provisions.