Election coverage: 12 stories about Tucson-area primary races

Suzanne Droubie, Brian Johnson and Dustin Walters hope to improve outreach and service in the office responsible for determining amounts on property taxes and which properties receive tax exemptions

Seven Democratic candidates are running in Legislative Districts 2 and 3. The top priority for many of the candidates is the coronavirus pandemic, particularly the need to support public education and health care.

Chris Nanos, who was sheriff on an interim basis, faces Kevin E. Kubitskey, a former deputy, in the Democratic primary. Nanos discusses RICO funds investigation. Kubitskey addresses recent abuse allegations. 

Voters on Tucson's east side and in Oro Valley and Marana will choose among a retired U.S. Marine, a homemaker, a retired teacher, and a lawyer in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election for state Legislature offices.

Experts are projecting the seat to remain safely in the hands of Ann Kirkpatrick, who returned to her role after a stint in rehab for alcoholism. The Cook Political Report recently moved the district to a "Solid Democrat" seat.

Democrats Adelita Grijalva and Consuelo Hernandez are running in Aug. 4 primary. Winner will face Republican Fernando Gonzales in November.

Phoenix-area businessman Daniel McCarthy is trying to appeal to Republicans who don’t think U.S. Sen. Martha McSally is conservative enough, despite her loyalty to President Trump.

Incumbent Bennett Bernal or challenger Roberto Ponti are running in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary to serve a Pima County area bounded by Linda Vista Boulevard to the north, Interstate 10 to the west, Sixth Street to the south and Country Club Road to the east.  

Constables work as peace officers to serve civil and criminal papers, including eviction notices. Incumbent Joe Ferguson or his challenger, George Camacho, will serve an area bounded by Grant Road to the north, Country Club Road to the east, Continental Road to the west and Pima Mine Road to the south. 

Four Republicans and two Democrats are running in the Aug. 4 primaries to replace Allie Miller. Winners will meet in November.

Kim Challender and Gabriella Cázares-Kelly, running to be the Democratic candidate for Pima County Recorder, prioritize engaging voters, emphasize voting security.