Marine vet JoAnna Mendoza challenges Ciscomani in AZ-6
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza, a Marine veteran endorsed by Gabrielle Giffords, is running to unseat Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani in the 2026 midterms.
Elections
News about state and local elections.
Pima County voters approve RTA Next transportation plan
Pima County voters approved the $2.67 billion RTA Next transportation plan and a half-cent sales tax extension to fund it.
RTA Next plan faces criticism ahead of vote
Pedestrian and bicycle safety advocates criticized the RTA Next regional transportation plan ahead of the March 10 election, raising concerns about road repairs and regional funding.
RTA Next plan sparks environmental debate
Voters weigh the $2.67 billion RTA Next transportation plan as supporters cite sustainability upgrades and critics warn of road widening, air quality and climate impacts.
Rising traffic fatalities drive RTA safety discussion
Pima County leaders discussed transportation safety, RTA Next and rising traffic fatalities during a Jan. 29 Regional Transportation Authority meeting.
Tucson warned of major transit cuts if RTA Next fails
Tucson officials warned that failure of RTA Next in March could lead to major transit cuts and delayed road projects, as the City Council also voted to limit ICE use of city property.
Former Tucson council member Rocque Perez seeks LD20 seat
Former Tucson City Council member Rocque Perez is running for Arizona State Senate in LD-20, challenging Sen. Alma Hernandez and emphasizing education, labor, environmental and civil rights issues.
Democrats lead in Tucson council races; school bonds pass
Early results showed Democrats Kevin Dahl and Miranda Schubert leading in Tucson’s contested City Council races, while voters approved key school and planning measures across the city.
Schubert aims to bring community-centered approach to Tucson City Council
Democratic candidate Miranda Schubert is running for Tucson’s Ward 6 City Council seat, emphasizing housing affordability, public transit access and environmental resilience as key parts of her platform.