Arizona's primary election is just around the corner on July 21, and now is the time to make a plan to vote.

Know Your Ballot

Arizona holds closed partisan primaries, meaning:

• Voters registered with a recognized political party will receive that party's ballot.
  
• Independent or unaffiliated voters may choose which major party's primary ballot they wish to receive.

Early Voting Deadlines

If you are registered for Arizona's Active Early Voting List, early voting is already underway.

• Mail your ballot back by July 14.
  
• If you miss that deadline, return it to a secure ballot drop box, an early voting location, or any polling place in your county by 7PM on Election Day.

Other Ways to Vote

You can also vote early in person or vote at your assigned polling location on Election Day. Visit Arizona.Vote for polling locations and more information about voting in person.

Before You Vote

• Verify your voter registration.
  
• Confirm your polling place or ballot status.
  
• Review ArMPAC's Voter Guide to make informed decisions on the candidates who will appear on your ballot.

Every election plays an important role in shaping the future of health care in Arizona.

New Calendar, Earlier Primary

Arizona's 2026 Primary Election is rapidly approaching on July 21 and is the first statewide primary held under Arizona's new election calendar after lawmakers moved the date from August to late July.

Early voting began June 24, with mail ballots already being sent to voters and in-person early voting available throughout the state.

Open Primary, Key Races on the Ballot

Arizona's open primary system allows registered independents to choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot. Key races on this year's ballot include contests for:

• Governor
  
• Attorney general
  
• Secretary of state
  
• State legislature
  
• Arizona's congressional seats

These races make the primary an important step in determining the candidates who will advance to the November 3 General Election.

Voter Action Items

Voters who requested mail ballots are encouraged to return them early to ensure they are counted. If you have not yet registered to vote, you can register online, by mail, or in person through your county elections office.

Visit the Arizona Secretary of State's website to learn more.

SB1713 Signed After Multi-Year Fight

After a multi-year fight against "Test and Treat" legislation, Governor Katie Hobbs has signed SB1713 (pharmacists; independent testing; treatment) into law. The legislation will allow pharmacists to prescribe specified medications for:

• Flu
  
• Strep
  
• COVID-19
  
• HIV PrEP

ArMA's Position on Physician-Led Care

While pharmacists play a critical role on the healthcare team, ArMA has long maintained that diagnosis and treatment decisions are best made within a physician-led care model that considers a patient's full medical history, co-morbidities, medications, and ongoing care needs.

ArMA remains concerned that expanding independent practice authority without equivalent medical training may:

• Increase fragmentation of care
  
• Create challenges in care coordination
  
• Potentially compromise patient safety

ArMA's Advocacy Moving Forward

As the law is implemented, ArMA will continue advocating for policies that strengthen team-based care, preserve physician oversight of medical decision-making, and ensure that Arizona patients receive the highest standard of coordinated, comprehensive care.

After months of contentious negotiations, Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders reached a bipartisan agreement on an $18.3 billion state budget. Both chambers passed the package with strong bipartisan support last Thursday. The legislature then adjourned sine die on Saturday after debates over outstanding items bleed into the early morning. Hobbs signed the budget into law that same day.

The final budget includes significant tax cuts and spending restraints alongside targeted healthcare investments. The budget also provides funding for senior services, food assistance programs, and civil legal aid aimed at preventing evictions. 

Several governor-proposed priorities — including new revenue measures and expanded community assistance programs — did not survive negotiations. Legislative leaders from both parties characterized the agreement as imperfect but preferable to earlier proposals that would have imposed deeper cuts across state agencies.

ArMA's Advocacy Team represented the physician community's interests throughout the months-long budget debate, most notably lobbying for the preservation of critical graduate medical education funding, which was at risk of being swept. 

Here's what the physician community should know about Arizona's FY2027 budget:

Positive Outcomes for Healthcare in the Budget

The outlook for new or expanded investments in healthcare was immediately dim this year due to limitations on the state's finances. However, there are several provisions the physician community can celebrate as we emerge from budget discussions that threatened severe cuts.

Key healthcare provisions preserved or established in the final budget include:

• More than $4 million in GME funding was preserved after physician advocates relentlessly lobbied legislators on the importance of maintaining funding.
• $4 million for the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Hotline (9-8-8) within AHCCCS.
• $4.3 million (one-time) to continue critical access rural hospital aid.
• Up to $1.2 million earmarked to operate the Arizona Perinatal and Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line — a program ArMA is proud to support — using the University of Arizona's General Fund allocation

AHCCCS & HR1 Provisions

Following the passage of House Resolution 1 — the federal spending package — legislators were tasked with ensuring the state budget conforms to new taxation provisions and Medicaid access requirements. Therefore, the budget include several items that will impact the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System:

• Appropriates $10 million for 75 FTE positions to implement HR1.
• Conforms to all HR1 taxation provisions for the current year and FY2026; conforms to certain provisions for FY2027 and beyond.
• Requires AHCCCS to comply with federal Medicaid law and regulations on member eligibility redeterminations, including a new requirement — effective Jan. 1, 2027 — that states must renew eligibility for Medicaid expansion adults at least every six months.
• Requires AHCCCS to review the following data sources when determining member eligibility: death records, federal data on out-of-state benefit enrollment, substantial lottery or gambling winnings, and Arizona Department of Economic Security information on changes to unemployment benefits, employment status, or wages.
• Prohibits self-attestation for verifying residency; requires independent agency verification for eligibility determinations made under the federal health insurance exchange.
• Revises the hospital presumptive eligibility program to establish determination standards and limits it to children and pregnant women.

Rural Health Transformation Grant Program

In January, Arizona received $167 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program — a federal program designed to support rural healthcare infrastructure and workforce development. The state's application for RHTP funding outlined four strategic priorities, including developing the rural healthcare workforce, expanding access, initiatives, and more. 

The FY2027 budget establishes a new fund under AHCCCS to administer federal Rural Health Transformation Program grants. Before the executive branch may expend any grant funding to make progress on its outlined initiatives, AHCCCS must:

• Hold three public meetings to gather comments
  
• Submit a report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee detailing its expenditure plan

ArMA contributed to the state's proposed plan for allocating funding alongside hospitals, community health centers, behavioral health providers, nursing organizations, Medicaid health plans, and other stakeholders. We look forward to remaining involved in the program and will continue to advocate for rural health in Arizona.

Looking Ahead

With the budget signed and the Legislature adjourned, attention now turns to implementation.

For a comprehensive report on what this year's legislative session meant for the physician community, be sure to read ArMA's 2026 Legislative Report — coming later this summer. 

Arizona and the broader U.S. are facing staggering healthcare workforce shortages. According to the Health Resources & Services Administration's National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, the nation will be short of more than 70,000 primary care clinicians — including physicians and physician assistants — by 2038.

The situation is especially dire in Arizona, where the gap between supply and demand is projected to be a 43% deficit — the highest in the country. Despite this highly concerning statistic, graduate medical education funding — which is a necessary investment in our state's workforce — is at risk of being swept in Arizona's fiscal year 2027 budget.

The Arizona Medical Association is asking for your help. Join us in telling legislators that GME funding is a necessity healthcare can't go without. Learn more below and send a pre-drafted, customizable letter in under 5 minutes.

The Fiscal Reality in Arizona

Physicians Know: GME Funding is Vital

Arizona's physician community has long advocated for state-funded investments in GME, which plays a critical role in sustaining and strengthening Arizona's healthcare system. We've educated lawmakers on how funding for local residency programs enhances physician training, expands access to patient care, and helps ensure our healthcare system can meet the needs of our communities.

For these reasons, ArMA and our allied stakeholders successfully championed legislation that secured $4 million in federally-matched GME funding in 2025. While this and other funding have already been distributed among programs, any unspent allocation is still at risk of being swept in the FY2027 budget.

The Need for GME Funding Has Never Been Greater

With a nearly 50% projected shortfall in primary care clinicians, Arizona's healthcare is at-risk.

GME funding is one of the most effective and evidence-based tools the state has for addressing our serious healthcare workforce gaps. Evidence consistently shows that physicians are more likely to practice medicine in the state where they complete their residency training.

Maintaining robust GME support is essential not only for today's healthcare delivery but for building a stable and adequate physician workforce to address the future needs of our growing communities.

🚨 Here's How to Take Action

ArMA stands ready to collaborate with lawmakers on responsible, durable solutions — and we're asking physicians and advocates to make their voices heard. You can help by sending a pre-drafted letter to your state legislators, which takes less than 3 minutes.

Tell your elected officials that GME funding is not a luxury. Send our pre-drafted and customizable letter now.

An emerging debate at the Arizona Capitol over federal "defrayal" rules could have significant implications for state-mandated insurance benefits — and for patient access to care. Arizona physicians should be tracking this issue closely.

What the Defrayal Rule Requires

Under the Affordable Care Act, if Arizona requires insurers in the individual or small-group market to cover benefits that exceed the state's Essential Health Benefits benchmark plan, the state may be required to reimburse the insurer or the federal government for the associated costs. These rules take effect January 1, 2028.

Why It Matters This Session

The rule is drawing increased scrutiny this legislative session as lawmakers weigh proposals to expand coverage in several areas, including:

• Behavioral health services
  
• Fertility treatment
  
• Autism care
  
• Other expanded benefits

Many of these mandates have received ArMA's support in prior sessions.

What It Means for Physicians and Patients

Beyond insurance regulation, the defrayal rule carries real-world consequences for physicians and patients alike — potentially affecting access to emerging therapies and specialty services, and influencing how quickly new standards of care are incorporated into commercial coverage requirements.

As the debate continues, ArMA's Advocacy Team will keep you updated.

The Arizona Senate has approved legislation aimed at tightening oversight of vape and e-cigarette products, marking an initial step toward a more structured regulatory framework for alternative nicotine products. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support.

What the Bill Would Do

If enacted, the measure would:

• Establish licensing requirements for manufacturers and distributors
  
• Shift enforcement authority to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
  
• Create a tiered penalty system for violations involving sales to individuals under age 21

Where There Is Pushback

Despite bipartisan backing in the Senate, some lawmakers and public health advocates say the bill does not go far enough — particularly on retail licensing and enforcement mechanisms. Others have raised questions about whether placing vape oversight within the liquor regulatory structure is the right fit for a rapidly evolving product category.

What Comes Next

The bill still must clear the full House of Representatives, where it faces less bipartisan support, before heading to Governor Katie Hobbs for a signature.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has kicked off her re-election bid with a multimillion-dollar advertising push, signaling an early and aggressive start to what is expected to be one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in the country.

What the Ads Say

The television, radio, and digital campaign highlights Hobbs' working-class background — including stints in fast food, driving for Uber, and working as a social worker before entering public office. The ads also emphasize her policy agenda focused on lowering costs for Arizona families, including housing, utilities, and prescription drugs.

The Political Landscape

Hobbs' team says the campaign is designed to reinforce her commitment to working families and bipartisan solutions. Republicans, however, are pushing back — questioning her record on inflation, housing, and state spending.

Why Arizona Is in the Spotlight

Arizona lawmakers are closing in on a state budget agreement for fiscal year 2027, but most negotiations remain out of public view as legislative leaders and Governor Katie Hobbs' office work through several unresolved issues.

Where Talks Stand

The House has yet to reconvene, and the Senate has held only limited floor sessions — moving a small number of bills while budget discussions continue privately. Attendance challenges among lawmakers have further complicated scheduling and slowed progress.

Key Sticking Points

Negotiations center on two main issues:

• Federal tax conformity: Republican lawmakers are prioritizing measures tied to last year's House Resolution 1.
  
• Implementation funding: The governor's office is pushing for additional dollars to cover implementation costs tied to federal tax conformity provisions.

What to Expect Next

Capitol observers say a deal could surface as early as next week, though many now expect final action the week after as talks continue.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for hospice agencies and home health agencies. CMS cited fraud, waste, and abuse concerns in sectors it has identified as high risk for improper billing and enrollment activity.

Who Is — and Isn't — Affected

The moratorium applies to new Medicare enrollments and certain changes in majority ownership. Agencies already enrolled in Medicare may continue operations and billing without interruption during the pause. CMS said the moratorium will allow the agency to strengthen oversight, conduct targeted investigations, and expand data analytics to identify potentially fraudulent activity.

Why CMS Is Acting Now

Hospice and home health services have drawn increased federal scrutiny in recent years due to patterns of suspected fraudulent billing, inappropriate patient enrollment, and questions about care quality. Enforcement actions have already included payment suspensions, enrollment revocations, and enhanced audits in select regions.

What This Means for Physicians

For physicians, the moratorium could affect referral networks, discharge planning, and continuity of post-acute care — particularly in areas with limited hospice or home health capacity. Clinicians working with existing Medicare-certified agencies are not expected to see immediate changes to patient eligibility, documentation, or billing requirements. However, expanded auditing and compliance activity across the sector is likely as scrutiny of utilization patterns increases.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Standoff Continues as Fiscal Deadline Looms

Arizona's fiscal year 2027 budget remains unresolved, with lawmakers on an extended recess until June 1 and no deal in sight. Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders have each accused the other of blocking compromise as the June 30 fiscal deadline approaches.

What Republicans Are Proposing

GOP leaders advanced a budget package this month centered on tax relief, border security funding, and limits on new state spending. Republicans argue the plan reflects voter concerns about inflation and government growth, and that Arizona should maintain fiscal restraint even as state revenues remain relatively strong.

Where Democrats and the Governor Draw the Line

Hobbs vetoed the initial Republican budget, calling it inadequate on public education, affordable housing, and social services. Her office has called for a bipartisan agreement that protects long-term investments without deep cuts to core programs.

Key Sticking Points

Several issues remain unresolved heading into the next round of negotiations:

• Education funding — a central dispute between the two sides
  
• Water infrastructure and transportation spending
  
• The size of the state's rainy day reserve
  
• Border-related funding — a Republican priority
  
• Child care and housing investments — a Democratic priority

What Happens Next

Despite sharp public rhetoric, negotiators from both parties continued private discussions this week. Legislative leaders have indicated additional budget drafts could emerge soon, though significant differences remain. Both sides have said they want to avoid a government shutdown before the end of the fiscal year.

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For more information, read our recent press release.

A former Arizona lawmaker is returning to the state Capitol after being selected to fill a vacancy in Legislative District 7.

How the Vacancy Came About

The Navajo County Board of Supervisors appointed Sylvia Allen, a Republican and former state senator, to replace Rep. David Marshall, who resigned his Arizona House seat in April to become the county's recorder.

Allen's Background and What Comes Next

Allen, who previously served in the Legislature for several years and chaired the Senate Education Committee, was sworn in Wednesday. She will represent the largely rural district through the remainder of the term, which ends in January.

In her remarks at the Capitol, Allen said she was eager to return to public service and represent rural Arizona, calling it a place she deeply values.

The Arizona House passed a fiscal year 2027 budget along partisan lines this week, spending roughly $800 million less than Gov. Hobbs' January proposal.

How the Budget Pays for Tax Cuts

The nearly $18 billion proposal fully conforms with H.R. 1 tax policy, funding those cuts primarily through a 5% reduction to nearly all state agencies — excluding the Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, and Department of Child Safety. Additional savings come from:

• $100 million in "government efficiencies" through streamlining and AI implementation
  
• $86 million in cuts to the Commerce Authority and Tucson's Rio Nuevo
  
• $76 million by eliminating solar tax credits and incentives
  
• Various other clawbacks

What's Not Included

The proposal does not include any "member funding asks" — typically the vehicle for targeted investments such as infrastructure and healthcare. It also does not address renewing Proposition 123, which funds public education through the state land trust.

Healthcare Provisions in the FY2027 Budget

For healthcare, the budget would:

• Claw back last year's graduate medical education (GME) appropriation
  
• Require the state to request a waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to limit Hospital Presumptive Eligibility to children and pregnant women
  
• Implement eligibility checks for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  
• Expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

What Happens Next

Gov. Hobbs has not publicly indicated how she would respond if this budget reached her desk, though signing it appears highly unlikely. House Speaker Steve Montenegro said the House is prepared to continue negotiations, while her press aide indicated the governor's office is still reviewing the proposal.

Governor Katie Hobbs announced this week that she will veto all bills that land on her desk until legislative Republicans release a budget plan for FY2027.

Hobbs: No Budget Proposal, No Bills

"The legislative majority needs to put forward their budget proposal and then join me at the negotiating table so we can pass a bipartisan, balanced budget just like we've done the past three years. But until the legislative majority shows us their plans for a balanced budget that works for middle-class Arizonans, their bills will be dead on arrival," Hobbs said in a statement.

K-12 Funding and Prop 123 Emerge as Key Sticking Points

Funding for K-12 education remains one of the stickiest dilemmas, with Governor Hobbs and legislative Democrats pushing for an extension of Prop 123, which allows the state to use state land trust funds to support public schools. The 2016 ballot proposition expired last year but was backfilled in the FY2026 budget. However, with increased pressure from tax conformity and financial obligations for AHCCCS and SNAP from H.R. 1, backfilling with state General Fund dollars is not as viable.

Republicans Signal Prop 123 Deal Is Dead

Legislative Republicans have indicated that the odds of finalizing a deal on Prop 123 in the budget are almost zero. "We do not think that's a responsible play. We're talking about a $300 million question mark that will have to be resolved at the ballot," said House Appropriations Vice Chair Matt Gress.

Arizona's Finance Advisory Committee, a panel of public and private sector economists that advise the Legislature, met Thursday to present the latest expert analysis on the Arizona and U.S. economic outlook.

April Forecast Cuts Available Resources by $199 Million

Arizona's budget outlook has weakened since earlier projections, with the April forecast showing state General Fund revenues falling below the January baseline. Previously, the January estimate projected $577 million in available resources, but the updated April figure reduces that amount to $378 million, tightening fiscal flexibility. Under either scenario, the state is expected to face ongoing challenges in addressing major budget priorities.

National Economy Offers Mixed Signals

National economic conditions provide a mixed backdrop: while the U.S. economy remains resilient and the job market is stable, overall growth is expected to slow. Inflation has declined from its mid-2022 peak but still remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.

Consumer Sentiment Remains Low

At the same time, consumer sentiment remains low, driven largely by worries over increasing food and energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty.

An Arizona state representative has triggered a formal legal review process over a City of Phoenix policy governing federal immigration enforcement access to city-owned property.

The policy limits when federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can use Phoenix city-owned property. In most cases, federal officers must first obtain approval from the city manager before using those facilities for activities such as staging operations or processing detainees. City leaders say the measure is intended to increase oversight and clarify how local resources are used.

Arizona Rep. Quang Nguyen has requested a "1487" investigation from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to determine whether the Phoenix ICE policy violates Arizona law. He argues that restricting access to city property could interfere with the enforcement of federal immigration laws, which state law says local governments cannot limit. Nguyen's request triggers a formal review process. If the Arizona AG's Office determines the policy conflicts with state law, the city could face financial penalties unless the policy is repealed.

City officials, however, maintain that the policy is lawful. They say municipalities have the authority to control how their property is used and emphasize that the measure does not prevent federal enforcement, but instead sets conditions for the use of local facilities.

The dispute highlights an ongoing tension between Arizona state law, local governance, and federal immigration enforcement, with the final determination now resting with AG Mayes' office.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Cody Reim to fill a vacant seat in the Arizona House of Representatives for Legislative District 3 and he was sworn in just a few days later. The vacancy followed the resignation of former Arizona Representative Joseph Chaplik, who stepped down to pursue the open seat in Congressional District 1.

Reim, a small business owner from Rio Verde Foothills, was selected unanimously from a list of three candidates nominated by local party officials, in accordance with Arizona law. He will serve through the remainder of the current term, with the Legislative District 3 seat scheduled to appear on the ballot in the 2026 Arizona general election.

Supporters of the appointment highlighted Reim's community involvement, particularly his advocacy on local water issues — an ongoing concern for residents in parts of northeast Maricopa County. Reim has said he plans to focus on representing constituents' concerns and contributing to long-term solutions at the state level.

Arizona’s 57th State Legislature has officially completed committee work for its second regular session. The last two weeks saw long committee agendas, late nights, and tense discussions as lawmakers fought to get their bills heard. Though the end of committee hearings signals a significant shift at the Capitol, it doesn't necessarily mean an end to the session is near.

Pharmacists' Test-and-Treat Bill Makes a Surprise Appearance

Committees' final push included a surprise strike-everything amendment for pharmacists’ attempted scope expansion, which would allow them to prescribe for flu, strep, COVID, and HIV PrEP. Although the striker narrowly passed out of the House Appropriations Committee with a 10-7 vote, the proponents have a difficult path ahead thanks to the dedication of ArMA’s physician advocates.

Nearly 650 emails have already been sent to the House of Representatives sharing physician’s concerns with the proposal. The fight is not over, however, and you can still help defeat this mis-guided legislation and the negative impacts it would have on patient outcomes.

All Eyes on the Floor & the Budget

With committees over, the focus will now shift to floor action, where bills are considered by the full chambers before being transmitted to Governor Katie Hobbs for a signature or veto.

If the legislature were on track to adjourn by its 100-day goal, then we would certainly be seeing more promising budget conversations happening. Unfortunately, ArMA's Advocacy Team doesn’t have promising news or rumors to share on state budget negotiations. Generally, once committee business wraps up, lawmakers shift their attention to passing a budget, but it seems that there are few meaningful conversations happening.

As a reminder, they must pass a budget before July 1 to prevent a state government shut-down. While this date seems far away, the last sessions have labored on almost that long.

A key commercial insurance reform championed by the Arizona Medical Association is gaining momentum at the Arizona State Capitol — and enactment looks promising.

SB1628: Claims Denial and Prior Authorization Reporting

Senate Bill 1628 (claims denial; prior authorization; reporting) — which would require insurers to report data on medical claims and prior authorization denials — is scheduled for a hearing in the House Health & Human Services Committee on Monday.

The bill would require insurers to report key data to the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. DIFI would then be charged with publishing an annual, publicly available report, which it would also disseminate to key legislative leadership. By arming advocates with vital, concrete data, the bill would pave the way for future insurer reforms to improve the practice of medicine and patient care.

While nothing is guaranteed at the State Capitol, ArMA's Advocacy Team is optimistic about the bill's path forward and will keep you updated on its progress.

ArMA and AzHHA: A United Front

ArMA and the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association have partnered to advance reforms designed to level the playing field between physicians and insurers, ultimately improving health care for Arizona patients.

Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have required Arizona hospitals to ask patients about their immigration or citizenship status, halting a measure that sparked intense debate among lawmakers, healthcare providers, and immigrant advocates.

What the Bill Would Have Required

The proposal would have required hospitals that receive funding through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to ask patients whether they are U.S. citizens or otherwise lawfully present in the country. Supporters said the information would help the state better understand how much healthcare is provided to undocumented immigrants.

Lawmakers who backed the bill said the intent was not to deny care but to gather data about the cost of treating undocumented immigrants in Arizona hospitals. They argued the state should have clearer information as it debates healthcare spending and border-related issues.

Why Hobbs Vetoed the Measure

In her veto message, Hobbs said the bill risked discouraging patients from seeking necessary medical care and could undermine public health. She argued that requiring hospitals to collect immigration data could create fear among patients and interfere with care in emergency situations.

The veto marks the latest clash between Hobbs, a Democrat, and the Republican-controlled Arizona State Legislature over immigration-related policies. With the veto, the measure will not take effect.

Representative Joseph Chaplik of Legislative District 3, which covers parts of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, announced he will resign his legislative seat to focus on his campaign for Congressional District 1. Chaplik announced his intention to run for the open seat in December.

Following his resignation, the LD3 Republican Party will nominate three candidates, from which the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will choose one individual to serve the remainder of the term.