Ward 3 candidate Wittenbraker takes aim at city policies
Janet Wittenbraker is running for Tucson’s Ward 3 City Council seat, focusing on homelessness, crime, and changing city spending priorities.
Elections
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Tucson native Nick Mansour enters race for state treasurer
Tucson native Nick Mansour has announced his democratic candidacy for Arizona state treasurer, aiming to bring a business-minded approach to managing the state’s finances.
Democratic CD7 candidates split on border, party future
Democratic candidates for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District condemned Trump-era policies and clashed over immigration, party leadership, and healthcare during a debate held one week before early voting.
CD7 GOP debate marked by sharp personal attacks
In a heated GOP debate for Arizona’s 7th District, candidates Daniel Butierez, Jorge Rivas, and Jimmy Rodriguez backed Trump’s agenda while trading sharp personal attacks over immigration, military service, and past records.
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
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.
