Ward 6 candidate Riel withdraws from city council race
Riel was elected to the District 2 seat of PCC's governing board in 2022, with her term running through December 2026
Elections
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Tucson council candidates address policing, homelessness at NAACP forum
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 face off for Ward 5’s city council seat
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.
Five candidates vie for Tucson City Council’s Ward 6 seat
Four Democrats and one Republican are competing for Tucson City Council’s Ward 6 seat, focusing on issues such as public safety, housing, transportation and sustainability ahead of the August primary.
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.
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.
