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Voters approve most local propositions
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Voters approve most local propositions

Sahuarita's $66 million bond package is the only local initiative unlikely to be approved by voters.

Incumbents leading in several Pima County school board races
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Incumbents leading in several Pima County school board races

Eight K-12 districts held elections for governing board seats. Tucson Spotlight wrote about the candidates running for seats in the Tucson, Vail and Catalina Foothills districts.

Democrats take the lead in all Pima County races
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Democrats take the lead in all Pima County races

In the most contentious race of the season, Democratic Sheriff Chris Nanos is leading his Republican challenger Heather Lappin with 54% of the votes, as of 11:30 p.m..

Critical issues drive Pima County voters to polls
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Critical issues drive Pima County voters to polls

With steady foot traffic at many local polling places, Pima County’s Election Day voter turnout was strong and included many first and second-time voters.

Assistance is available to Pima County voters with disabilities - if they ask
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Assistance is available to Pima County voters with disabilities - if they ask

In 2022, 14% of voters with disabilities reported some kind of difficulty casting a ballot, more than any other group and amidst expanded access to mail-in voting during the pandemic.

Tucson teen who called out AZ senator plays a pivotal role in Harris campaign
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Tucson teen who called out AZ senator plays a pivotal role in Harris campaign

Deja Foxx experienced homelessness in her teenage years and understands firsthand the necessity of having politicians in Congress who look like her and care about the needs of people.

Weekend push helps Pima County fill remaining ballot processing spots
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Weekend push helps Pima County fill remaining ballot processing spots

A last-minute plea for help by the Pima County Recorder's Office netted a "ton" of Election Day volunteers.

Presidential candidates turn to podcasts to help sway voters
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Presidential candidates turn to podcasts to help sway voters

In previous cycles, rallies and in-person events have been key to candidates’ success, and while they’re still turning to those traditional methods to draw voters, they’re also taking to the digital airwaves to engage a new and different base.

Walz returns to Tucson to rally last-minute voters
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Walz returns to Tucson to rally last-minute voters

Hundreds of people gathered at Tucson High Saturday to hear one last time from Minnesota Gov. and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz.

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