News about state and local elections.
Ward 3 Councilmember Kevin Dahl is seeking re-election in Tucson, highlighting his work on housing, climate resilience and public safety as he faces a Democratic primary challenge from Sadie Shaw.
Jay Tolkoff is running for Tucson’s Ward 6 City Council seat, promising to address homelessness, public safety, and city budgeting with a focus on accountability and root causes.
Chris Elsner, a Peace Corps veteran and University of Arizona graduate, is running for Tucson’s Ward 5 City Council seat, focusing on community engagement, digital democracy, and local infrastructure improvements.
Leighton Rockafellow Jr. is running for Tucson’s Ward 6 City Council seat with a focus on addressing homelessness, improving job opportunities and increasing public input.
Janet Wittenbraker is running for Tucson’s Ward 3 City Council seat, focusing on homelessness, crime, and changing city spending priorities.
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 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.
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.
Riel was elected to the District 2 seat of PCC's governing board in 2022, with her term running through December 2026
