News about state and local elections.
Former Tucson City Council member Rocque Perez is facing off against state Rep. Alma Hernandez for the open LD20 Senate seat, arguing that Southern Arizona needs leaders willing to say no to corporate interests and yes to public education.
State Rep. Alma Hernandez is running for the Arizona Senate in Legislative District 20, facing a Democratic primary challenge from Rocque Perez ahead of the July 21 primary.
Tucson Spotlight and the Arizona Luminaria are hosting a free, nonpartisan meet and greet with state house and senate candidates from Legislative Districts 17 and 20 on June 10 in Tucson. RSVP required.
State Rep. Alma Hernandez could be removed from the 2026 Arizona ballot after fellow Democrats sued over more than $20,000 in alleged unpaid campaign finance fines. A judge is expected to rule by Thursday.
A recall petition is circulating against Sheriff Chris Nanos, citing his handling of the Nancy Guthrie abduction case and a disciplinary history his own deputies say he concealed for more than 40 years.
The University of Arizona College Democrats are facing threatening messages after state Rep. Alma Hernandez accused the student group of using Israel and Palestine as a political litmus test.
Tucson native Nick Mansour became the first candidate to qualify for the ballot in the Arizona state treasurer's race, submitting more than 10,000 nominating petition signatures.
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza, a Marine veteran endorsed by Gabrielle Giffords, is running to unseat Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani in the 2026 midterms.
Pima County voters approved the $2.67 billion RTA Next transportation plan and a half-cent sales tax extension to fund it.
