The Tucson City Council election for Wards 1, 3, and 5 will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect councilmembers representing these wards. These are nonpartisan municipal elections where voters choose representatives to serve on the Tucson City Council, which sets local policy, approves the city budget, and oversees municipal services.
About This Race
The Tucson City Council election for Wards 1, 3, and 5 will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect councilmembers representing these wards. These are nonpartisan municipal elections where voters choose representatives to serve on the Tucson City Council, which sets local policy, approves the city budget, and oversees municipal services.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 12, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 11, 2027
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 2027
How to Vote
To vote in the Tucson City Council election, Arizona residents must be registered to vote by October 12, 2027. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person at county recorder offices. On Election Day, voters must go to their assigned polling place and present acceptable identification, such as an Arizona driver's license, state ID, or tribal ID. Early voting begins October 11 and runs through October 31, 2027, with ballots available at designated voting centers or by mail upon request.
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Independent
Laura Bishop
Tucson City Council Member, Ward 1
Biography
Laura Bishop is a neighborhood planner and longtime resident of Ward 1 who has served on the Ward 1 Neighborhood Association for eight years. She is running to improve public safety, expand affordable housing, and increase transparency in city budgeting.
Paul Cunningham is a small business owner and former Tucson Unified School District volunteer with over 15 years of experience in community advocacy. His campaign focuses on infrastructure repair, expanding youth programs, and supporting local economic development in Ward 3.
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