News about state and local elections.
Chris Elsner, a Peace Corps veteran and University of Arizona graduate, is running for Tucson’s Ward 5 City Council seat, focusing on community engagement, digital democracy, and local infrastructure improvements.
Leighton Rockafellow Jr. is running for Tucson’s Ward 6 City Council seat with a focus on addressing homelessness, improving job opportunities and increasing public input.
Janet Wittenbraker is running for Tucson’s Ward 3 City Council seat, focusing on homelessness, crime, and changing city spending priorities.
Tucson native Nick Mansour has announced his democratic candidacy for Arizona state treasurer, aiming to bring a business-minded approach to managing the state’s finances.
Democratic candidates for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District condemned Trump-era policies and clashed over immigration, party leadership, and healthcare during a debate held one week before early voting.
In a heated GOP debate for Arizona’s 7th District, candidates Daniel Butierez, Jorge Rivas, and Jimmy Rodriguez backed Trump’s agenda while trading sharp personal attacks over immigration, military service, and past records.
Riel was elected to the District 2 seat of PCC's governing board in 2022, with her term running through December 2026
Nine Tucson City Council candidates shared their views on homelessness, public safety, city services, and engagement with the Black community during a voter forum hosted by the NAACP.
Three Democrats are competing to represent Tucson’s Ward 5 on the City Council, with the winner set to tackle key issues like affordable housing, homelessness and public safety in a race that will be decided in the Aug. 5 primary.
