Mayoral election in Tucson, Arizona (2023)
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| Election dates |
| Filing deadline: April 3, 2023 |
| Primary election: August 1, 2023 General election: November 7, 2023 |
| Election stats |
| Offices up: Mayor |
| Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections) |
| Election type: Partisan |
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| U.S. municipal elections, 2023 |
The city of Tucson, Arizona, held a general election for mayor on November 7, 2023. A primary was scheduled for August 1, 2023. The filing deadline for this election was April 3, 2023.
Elections
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Candidates and results
General election
General election for Mayor of Tucson
Incumbent Regina Romero defeated Janet Wittenbraker, Edward Ackerley, and Arthur Kerschen in the general election for Mayor of Tucson on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Regina Romero (D) | 59.9 | 57,559 |
 | Janet Wittenbraker (R)  | 32.0 | 30,740 | |
 | Edward Ackerley (Independent) | 6.5 | 6,241 | |
 | Arthur Kerschen (L) | 1.4 | 1,326 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 155 | ||
| Total votes: 96,021 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zach Yentzer (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mayor of Tucson
Incumbent Regina Romero defeated Francis Saitta in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Tucson on August 1, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Regina Romero | 97.1 | 35,063 |
 | Francis Saitta (Write-in) | 0.4 | 148 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 908 | ||
| Total votes: 36,119 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mayor of Tucson
Janet Wittenbraker advanced from the Republican primary for Mayor of Tucson on August 1, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janet Wittenbraker | 97.7 | 15,726 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 369 | ||
| Total votes: 16,095 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Mayor of Tucson
Arthur Kerschen advanced from the Libertarian primary for Mayor of Tucson on August 1, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Arthur Kerschen | 92.8 | 220 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 7.2 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 237 | |||
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Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Arizona elections, 2023
May 16, 2023
August 1, 2023
November 7, 2023
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "My candidacy for Mayor of Tucson is supported by my professional and academic experience. My career spans over 35 year serving in a multitude of roles and industries, showcasing my exceptional performance and diverse expertise in aerospace defense, government, healthcare, and commercial businesses. From executive administration to contract management, code compliance to human resources, My unparalleled track record speaks volumes. I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science from the College of Liberal Arts and Science and a Master of Legal Studies from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. I will be the resounding voice of all Tucsonans. My passion, experience, and commitment to progress make me the perfect candidate to lead us into a brighter future. Join me as we reclaim Tucson's potential and build a city we can all be proud to call home. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Tucson in 2023.
Mayoral partisanship
Twenty-nine of the 100 largest cities held mayoral elections in 2023. Once mayors elected in 2023 assumed office, Democrats held 63 top-100 mayoral offices, Republicans held 25, Libertarians held one, independents held four, and nonpartisan mayors held five. Two mayors' partisan affiliations were unknown.
The following top 100 cities saw a change in mayoral partisan affiliation in 2023:
- Colorado Springs, Colorado: Independent Yemi Mobolade defeated Republican Wayne W. Williams in the May 16 runoff election. Incumbent John Suthers, a Republican, was term-limited.
- Jacksonville, Florida: Democrat Donna Deegan defeated Republican Daniel Davis in the May 16 runoff election. Incumbent Lenny Curry, a Republican, was term-limited.
- Dallas, Texas: Mayor Eric Johnson announced on September 22 that he was changing his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican.[1]
- Wichita, Kansas: Libertarian Lily Wu defeated incumbent Democratic mayor Brandon Whipple in the November 7 general election.
- Spokane, Washington: Democrat Lisa Brown defeated incumbent Republican mayor Nadine Woodward in the November 7 general election.
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About the city
- See also: Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in Pima County, Arizona. As of 2020, its population was 542,629.
City government
- See also: Council-manager government
The city of Tucson uses a council-manager system. In this form of municipal government, an elected city council—which includes the mayor and serves as the city's primary legislative body—appoints a chief executive called a city manager to oversee day-to-day municipal operations and implement the council's policy and legislative initiatives.[2]
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Tucson, Arizona | ||
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| Tucson | Arizona | |
| Population | 542,629 | 7,151,502 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 241 | 113,654 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 69.3% | 73.8% |
| Black/African American | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Native American | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two or more | 8.7% | 7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 44.2% | 31.5% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 85.9% | 87.9% |
| College graduation rate | 28.2% | 30.3% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $45,227 | $61,529 |
| Persons below poverty level | 20.8% | 14.1% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
See also
| Tucson, Arizona | Arizona | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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