Tucsonβs general election is Tuesday, and the clock is ticking for residents to cast their vote in the contest that will decide three City Council races and the future of two major propositions.
Voters should not mail in their ballots if they have not already. The Oct. 27 mail-in deadline has already passed, so if ballots are put in the mail now they might not be counted.
Instead, ballots need to be dropped off at a voting location by 7 p.m. on election night. Early votes can also be cast at the Tucson City Clerk Elections Center before Tuesday.
Ballots must be filled out with a black or dark blue pen. If a mistake is made, residents can get a replacement at one of the voting locations but will need to bring either one form of photo ID β such as a driverβs license β or two forms of non-photo ID, such as a vehicle registration or insurance card.
Votes will not count if they are received by officials after 7 p.m. on election night.
For more information or to ask questions about voting, call the City Clerk’s office at 520-791-3221 or email cityclerk@tucsonaz.gov. Additional information is also available on the City Clerk’s website.
On the ballot for Tucson voters are:
City Council Ward 3: Democrat Kevin Dahl, Republican Alan Harwell Jr. and independent Lucy LiBosha are running to fill a seat.
City Council Ward 5: Incumbent Richard Fimbres faces write-in challenges from Republican Shelley Cross and Libertarian Adalberto Diaz.
City Council Ward 6: Democratic Councilman Steve Kozachik faces off against Val Romero, a right-wing independent.
Also to be voted on are two propositions:
Prop. 206: The Tucson Minimum Wage Act would gradually increase the minimum wage in the city to $15 in January 2025
Prop. 410: Raising the salaries of Tucsonβs mayor and city council members
There is also a Vail school district budget override up for a vote for residents of that district.
For the latest results, check tucson.com on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Tucson elections: Watch interviews with City Council candidates, discussions on two propositions
Watch now: Editorial Team chats with Laura Dent about Prop. 410
UpdatedThe Arizona Daily Star Editorial Team chat with Laura Dent about Prop. 410 that would increase the Council Member's and Mayor's salary.
Watch now: Endorsement Interview for Ward 6 with Steve Kozachik (D) and Val Romero (I)
UpdatedThe Arizona Daily Star Editorial Team holds an endorsement interview for Ward 6 with Steve Kozachik (D) and Val Romero (I)
Watch now: Endorsement interview for Ward 3 with Alan Harwell Jr. (R), Lucy LiBosha (I), and Kevin Dahl (D)
UpdatedThe Arizona Daily Star Editorial Team holds an endorsement interview for Ward 3 with Alan Harwell Jr. (R), Lucy LiBosha (I), and Kevin Dahl (D).
Watch Now: Endorsement interview for Prop. 206 The Tucson Minimum Wage Act
UpdatedThe Arizona Daily Star Editorial Team chats with Billy Peard and Amber Smith about Prop. 206.
