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Summary

Two South Tucson City Council seats are up for election this November, bringing fresh leadership to your neighborhood. This race decides who will steer local policies and community decisions.

At a glance

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14
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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Elections cost the city to run, but the real financial impact depends on how the new council members decide to spend your tax dollars.

✅Who benefits

Local residents get a direct say in shaping the future of their community by choosing new leaders.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (19)

AZ LuminariaNov 5, 2026

“It’s something historic”: New citizen reflects on first U.S. midterm vote in Tucson

Magda Barragan steps out of her truck sporting sunglasses and a yellow envelope at 10 a.m. Monday before Election Day. “This is the first time I’ve done this,” she says, in Spanish, of filling out a mail-in ballot and turning it in at the polls. Thi...

AZ LuminariaNov 4, 2026

Contienda por el Concejo de South Tucson sigue reñida

El concejal en funciones Cesar Aguirre y el candidato Eduardo Baca encabezan la contienda por los dos escaños restantes del Concejo Municipal de South Tucson, de acuerdo con los resultados electorales preliminares no oficiales del condado de Pima has...

AZ LuminariaNov 4, 2026

South Tucson City Council race remains tight, with just three votes separating two candidates

South Tucson City Council race remains tight, with just three votes separating two candidates AZ Luminaria

AZ LuminariaNov 4, 2026

South Tucson City Council race remains tight

Incumbent Cesar Aguirre and challenger Eduardo Baca are leading the race for the two remaining seats on the South Tucson City Council, according to early unofficial election results from Pima County as of 5:22 p.m. Wednesday. Far from a full vote tal...

AZ LuminariaNov 3, 2026

Live: Arizona 2026 election results for Pima County and Tucson

Arizona voters chose officials and decided ballot measures at the local, state and federal levels today. Polls closed at 7 p.m. The first round of results is expected at 8 p.m. Jump to a section U.S. House of Representatives State-level elected offic...

AZ LuminariaNov 3, 2026

Actualización en vivo: Día de elecciones 2026 en Pima, de las urnas a la oficina electoral

Mientras los votantes de Tucson y el condado de Pima acuden hoy a las urnas —para votar en persona o entregar sus boletas—, los reporteros de Arizona Luminaria estarán recorriendo distintos lugares para observar y hablar con los residentes. También e...

AZ LuminariaNov 3, 2026

Arizona proposition results 2026: Statewide, Tucson and Pima County measures

In addition to eight statewide ballot questions, Tucson-area voters made decisions ranging from electricity to how we fund our zoo. And depending on where you live, you might have additional questions, including proposals about schools and local taxe...

AZ LuminariaNov 3, 2026

En vivo: Resultados de las elecciones de Arizona 2026 en el condado de Pima y Tucson

Los votantes de Arizona eligieron a funcionarios y decidieron medidas electorales a nivel local, estatal y federal hoy. Los centros de votación cerraron a las 7 p.m. Se espera la primera ronda de resultados a las 8 p.m. Cámara de Representantes de Es...

Tucson SpotlightNov 3, 2026

Soto y King compiten por un escaño en el Senado estatal por el Distrito Legislativo 17 en Tucson

El demócrata Edgar Soto y el republicano Christopher King compiten el 3 de noviembre por el escaño vacante en el Senado estatal correspondiente al Distrito Legislativo 17, en el área de Tucson.

AZ LuminariaOct 20, 2026

Two South Tucson council seats up for grabs Nov. 3

This article was originally published in Tucson Spotlight, a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Debbie Federico and Eduardo Baca are challenging South Tucson City Council...

KVOAOct 13, 2026

Tucson voters to decide on two city propositions this fall | Decision 2026

Tucson voters to decide on two city propositions this fall | Decision 2026 KVOA

Tucson SentinelAug 26, 2026

Rounding up Pima County’s 2026 ballot propositions

Rounding up Pima County’s 2026 ballot propositions Tucson Sentinel

Arizona Daily StarAug 21, 2026

Two Tucson City Council members won't seek re-election

Two Tucson City Council members won't seek re-election Arizona Daily Star

KVOAAug 20, 2026

Councilwoman Nikki Lee stepping away from Tucson City Council

Councilwoman Nikki Lee stepping away from Tucson City Council KVOA

KVOAJul 30, 2026

Have a say on two City of Tucson ballot measures for the General Election

Have a say on two City of Tucson ballot measures for the General Election KVOA

Tucson SentinelJul 30, 2026

Tie to the runners: Valenzuela wins South Tucson reelection; 4 others face off in November

Tie to the runners: Valenzuela wins South Tucson reelection; 4 others face off in November Tucson Sentinel

Arizona Daily StarJul 22, 2026

Incumbent candidates retain seats in South Tucson election

Incumbent candidates retain seats in South Tucson election Arizona Daily Star

KOLDJul 20, 2026

Tucson Now: Zeke Cook and Debbie Federico’s plan for South Tucson City Council

Tucson Now: Zeke Cook and Debbie Federico’s plan for South Tucson City Council KOLD

AZ LuminariaJun 22, 2026

Your voter guide: Where South Tucson City Council candidates stand on key issues

Your voter guide: Where South Tucson City Council candidates stand on key issues AZ Luminaria

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