Southern AZ incumbents lead in tight primary night
Southern Arizona incumbents fend off primary challengers as Biggs wins the GOP governor nod; LD20, LD21, Marana, Oro Valley and South Tucson results, still unofficial.
Elections
News about state and local elections.
Republican Anthony Dunham runs for open LD17 Senate seat
Republican Anthony Dunham is running for Legislative District 17's open Arizona Senate seat, facing Christopher King in the primary, with a platform on taxes, border security and school choice.
Democrat Edgar Soto runs for open LD17 Senate seat
Marine veteran and educator Edgar Soto is the only Democrat running for Legislative District 17's open Arizona Senate seat, campaigning on public education, affordable housing and groundwater protection.
Lyon seeks Arizona House seat in LD17 race
Democrat Holly Lyon, a retired Air Force colonel, is running for the Arizona House in LD17 alongside Rep. Kevin Volk, with priorities including groundwater regulation, affordable housing and public school funding.
Oro Valley voters to pick new mayor, council members
Oro Valley voters will choose a new mayor, three council members and the fate of a 10-year community plan, with candidates weighing in on surveillance cameras, growth and the Vistoso Trails pond restoration.
Tucson Spotlight election coverage and updates
Tucson Spotlight is covering the 2026 elections from the ground up: candidates, ballot measures, and what's at stake for Southern Arizona. Find all of our election coverage here.
Volk seeks reelection in Arizona House District 17
Democratic Rep. Kevin Volk discusses his reelection campaign for Arizona House District 17, outlining his positions on groundwater regulation, affordable housing and public school funding.
Sierra Vista Vice Mayor Flowers eyes top job
Sierra Vista Vice Mayor Carolyn Flowers is running for mayor, citing eight years of council experience and a platform focused on veterans, small businesses, water resources and public safety.
Marana council candidates on data centers, detention
Four Marana Town Council candidates weigh in on data center regulations, PFAS contamination and a former prison contracted as an ICE detention center ahead of the July 21 primary.