Dueling VP visits highlight stark contrast in campaigns
Early voting kicked off in Pima County Wednesday, and thousands of community members marked the occasion by rallying with their vice presidential candidate of choice.
Elections
News about state and local elections.
Lappin weighs in on sheriff department’s role at the border
Sheriff Chris Nanos didn’t respond to our requests for an interview, but his Republican challenger, Heather Lappin was happy to clarify her views.
Bechtol has big ideas for Pima County's District 4
Vanessa Bechtol may be new to politics, but she has decades of experience in community and public service that she says makes her the most qualified candidate for District 4’s Pima County Supervisor seat.
Allen's priorities include climate, housing and rural communities
Jen Allen is running as a Democrat for the District 3 Pima County Supervisor position, facing Republican Janet Wittenbraker and Independent Iman-Utopia Layjou Bah in November’s election.
Arizona Democrats hoping for a trifecta
Republicans have held a trifecta in Arizona since 1992, but Democratic officials and outreach groups are hoping to change that.
Three incumbents, two challengers on ballot for TUSD governing board
Five candidates are seeking a seat on the Tucson School Board this election year, with just three seats open.
Wittenbraker: New strategies needed to fix Pima County's poverty problem
Janet “JL” Wittenbraker describes politics as something she “fell into.” But it’s her experience in city government that she says sets her apart from her opponents in the race for District 3 Pima County Supervisor.
Local experts warn about misinformation's impact on elections
During a recent panel hosted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson and Pima County Public Library, experts in the fields of communication, journalism, government and public policy shared common missteps and ways to verify information.
Young voters wield the power this election – should they choose to use it
Millennials and Generation Z will make up 44% of American voters this year, according to Rock the Vote, marking a notable shift in electoral dynamics as younger generations bring fresh perspectives and priorities.
