News about state and local elections.
In previous cycles, rallies and in-person events have been key to candidates’ success, and while they’re still turning to those traditional methods to draw voters, they’re also taking to the digital airwaves to engage a new and different base.
Hundreds of people gathered at Tucson High Saturday to hear one last time from Minnesota Gov. and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz.
A pair of campaign events last week aimed to rally support for candidates who support access to abortion and reproductive rights.
Chris Ackerley was appointed to the position in April, following the resignation of longtime treasurer Beth Ford. He’s being challenged for the seat by Democrat Brian Johnson.
Sahuaurita voters will find five questions on their ballot, including Proposition 403 for a $66 million bond. Over in South Tucson, voters will be asked to approve two propositions, one for a $6 million bond.
In addition to his regular campaign website, John Backer created a second website titled “MissingMatt.com” that showcases the frequent absences of District 2 Supervisor Matt Heinz.
Four candidates are seeking two four-year seats on the board, and two candidates are vying for a single two-year seat. The candidates have aligned under two tickets, asking district residents to vote them in as a slate.
A common sentiment among attendees was appreciation for political events being held on the south side, an area that doesn’t see many of these types of gatherings.
Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of longtime U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva, was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2020, breaking barriers as the first Latina elected to the position in Pima County.
