Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez rally Tucsonans on inequality and democracy
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied thousands in Tucson, advocating for economic justice, public education, and democracy while urging grassroots action.
Elections
News about state and local elections.
Prop. 414 defeated: Critics demand change, mayor calls for solutions
Tucson voters overwhelmingly rejected Proposition 414, prompting critics to call for a budget overhaul while city leaders vow to find alternative solutions.
Pima County Sheriff election recount could impact future staffing levels
Sheriff Chris Nanos earned 495 votes more than his challenger, with the thin gap falling within range of the Arizona law that requires a recount when the winning margin is less than or equal to 0.5% of total votes.
South Tucson City Council swears in new members, makes leadership changes
The council's new members pointed to public safety as their top priority, along with making sure the city’s departments are well funded.
Young voters react to presidential pick
Tucson Spotlight spent time on the UA campus Wednesday, talking to young voters about their post-election feelings and the implications for the future.
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
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
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
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.
