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Your Arizona ballot, explained

Federal Elections (the big ones) Elections are approaching BY MAGGIE ROCKWELL @magzrock names and positions will come up on the ballot that you may not have heard of or don’t seem to quickly and every day voting is all matter to you. For most students, U.S. President: you seem to hear about. To help ballots will probably differ a There are four candidates qualified you out, we’re diving into what lot from each other since many to be on enough state ballots to win a majority in the Electoral College. These candidates include President Donald Trump of the Republican party, former Vice President Joe Biden your 2020 ballot will look like before you hit the polls. When you receive your ballot, it may be overwhelming. Many students will be voting for their own local elections. Students out of state or district will see names completely of the Democratic party, Jo Jorgensen State Representative: of the Libertarian party and Howie Hawkins of the Green Party. There State Elections The State House of Representatives, or the “lower chamber” of the state legislature, serves as the larger body are also multiple candidates that have of the state legislative branch. Arizona qualified to appear on five or more state ballots, including Kanye West. State Senator: The State Senate, or the “upper house” state representatives serve two year terms, meaning all 60 seats in the Arizona House of Representatives Joe Biden is the Democratic party President Donald Trumpmakes a of the state legislature, serves as the smaller are up for election in 2020. Arizona nominee for the 2020 presidential speech during a pre-election rally on governing body that makes up the state is one of 12 states that vote two race. | Photo by Marc Nozell/Flickr Oct. 29, 2016. | Rebecca Noble legislature, the legislative branch of state (CC BY-SA 2.0) government. Arizona is one of the 12 states U.S. Senator: where state senators only serve a two-year term, meaning all seats are up for reelection State Executive: The state executive office includes U.S. senators are elected by their every two years, including this year. There the following positions: governor, home state to serve in the Senate are 30 districts in Arizona that elect a state lieutenant governor, attorney general, for six years. Two senators are senator. No republicans are on the ballot. On the Pima County ballot — District 3: secretary of state and down-ballot. Down-ballot executive offices includes appointed for each state. Special Sally Ann Gonzales (D) corporate commissioners, which is on elections are being held for Arizona’s Martha McSally, who was appointed On the Pima County ballot — District 9 (off-campus, around the Catalina Foothills): Victoria Steele (D) the Pima ballot. Depending on where you are from, the state executive seats by Gov. Doug Ducey in 2018. On the Pima County ballot: Senator Martha McSally (R) and Mark Kelly (D). Local Elections Judicial Elections U.S. Representative: The U.S. has 435 congressional districts that each have an elected representative that serves for their district in the U.S. House of Representatives. There are nine congressional districts in Arizona that have U.S. Then-Congresswoman Martha McSally in Tempe, Arizona. | Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) elected representatives in the House. All 435 seats are up for election in Congress on the 2020 ballot. On the Pima County ballot — District 3 (the University of Arizona’s district): Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D) and Daniel Wood (R). Mark Kelly speaking with supporters in Phoenix, Arizona. | Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva speaking with attendees in Phoenix, Arizona. Courtesy Gage Skidmore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) Local Elections will vary greatly by state, city and county. Municipal or local, elections range from any city position to county positions, like treasurers, sheriffs and city council. Along with local elections, many counties and cities will be holding school board elections. On the Pima County ballot: Pima County board of supervisors Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, county attorney, sheriff, county recorder, county treasurer, county assessor, county school superintendent, justice of the peace precincts 2, 4, 6, 9 and 10, constable precincts 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Pima Community College district member, superior court judges and the governing board for Tucson Unified School District. All justices/judges are up for retention, which is a confirmation by citizens of the gubernatorial appointment of a judge or justice. Justices of the State Supreme Court: Justices of the state supreme court are selected in whichever way the state has decided in their state’s constitution. Arizona

Your Arizona ballot, explained

different in terms of positions for local offices. It is best to do your own research on the candidates for these offices if you are not a resident of Tucson and/or Arizona. If you have an early, mail-in or absentee ballot, you can also look at the voter guide that comes with that.

representatives from each district. Depending on your state, the seats up for election may differ.

On the Pima county ballot — District 3: Andrés Cano (D) and Alma Hernandez (D)

On the Pima County ballot — District 9: Randall Friese (D), Pamela Powers Hannley (D) and Brendan Lyons (R)

up for election will differ, so do your research if you will be voting in a different state.

On the Pima County ballot — three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission: Lea Marquez Peterson (R), William Mundell (D), Shea Stanfield (D), Anna Tovar (D), James O’Connor (R) and Eric Sloan (R)

Judicial Elections

Propositions

Propositions will vary by state. Please research your state’s propositions if you live outside of Arizona.

Prop 207: Proposition 207 would legalize the possession, use and cultivation by adults 21-years-old and older of marijuana. It would also amend criminal penalties for marijuana, ban smoking it in public, impose a 16% excise tax on marijuana sales to fund public programs and allow expungement of marijuana offenses.

Prop 208: Proposition 208 would impose a 3.5% income tax surcharge on single persons making an annual income higher than $250,000 or married persons making an annual income higher than $500,000 to increase funding for public education.

Prop 486 (City of South

Tucson): Proposition 486 proposes an alternative expenditure limit that would replace the stateimposed one for the next four years, to be assessed yearly. An expenditure limit is put into place to restrain governmental budget growth on tax or spending side.

has seven justices on its supreme court that are each appointed by the governor. The justices appointed are up for retention after two years.

There are three Arizona Supreme Court Justices up for retention on the 2020 ballot including Chief Justice Robert Brutinel (R), Justice Andrew Gould (R) and Justice John Lopez IV (R).

Judges of the Intermediate Appellate Courts: Appellate Courts:

Judges for the Arizona Court of Appeals Division Court of Appeals Division 1 (Maricopa County) and 1 (Maricopa County) and Division 2 (Pima County) Division 2 (Pima County) are selected by the state’s are selected by the state’s governor. They are up for governor. They are up for retention after a certain retention after a certain period of time to fully serve a six-year term.

On the Pima County On the Pima County ballot: Sean Brearcliffe. ballot: Sean Brearcliffe.

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Election 2020: A breakdown of District 3 candidates

Beyond electing the next president on Nov. 3, multiple state and local elections are also being held. Here’s a breakdown of candidates for the University of Arizona’s legislative district, District 3

BY IAN TISDALE

@iantisdl

U.S., Ariz. District 3 Candidates for U.S. House

Representative Raúl Grijalva is District 3’s Democratic incumbent and has been serving as a representative to the state since 2002. Grijalva is running for his 12th consecutive term in Congress this year.

Grijalva is a known progressive force in the House; he strongly advocated for the environment, in helping pass a bill eliminating spending caps on oil companies for environmental disasters. He is pro-choice, a strong defender of the DREAM act in immigration, for the implementation of Affordable Health Care Act in healthcare, a pro-gun-control advocate through prohibition of assault weapons and a strong advocate for Native American rights.

Daniel Wood is the Republican candidate for this year’s District 3 Representative seat. Wood is originally from Virginia, and is a Marine Corps veteran, serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Wood has worked in law enforcement and is now employed as a private Executive Protection Agent.

Wood is against the open border policy, citing economic detriments and security threats created by laxed migration policy. Wood is for privatized healthcare coverage, is pro-life in terms of abortion, and is a strong defender of Second Amendment rights federally and in Arizona.

Ariz. Legislative District 3 Candidates for State Senate

Sally Ann Gonzales (D) is the lone Arizona Senate candidate running for District 3, running for re-election to the Senate after a 2018 Senate seat victory. She served on the Arizona House of Representatives since 2011 and has served on previous positions on the TUSD Board, and on the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council.

In the Senate and House, Gonzales advocated for Native American rights by co-signing bills honoring Native American Veterans and making a Native American state holiday. She has voted to repeal the death penalty in the state, and is a strong advocate for drug policy reform, co-signing bills on medical marijuana regulation and drug addiction treatment. Gonzales is also a progressive in terms of immigration stances and is prochoice in abortion.

District 3 Candidates for State House

Disclaimer: Both Cano and Hernandez ran uncontested for the two House seats in this year’s election.

Representative Andrés Cano (D) is one of the youngest candidates in this year’s election. The 28-year-old is running for reelection to one of District 3’s two seats after winning a state House seat last election in 2018, alongside Democrat running mate Alma Hernandez. Cano served on the Natural Resources Committee and the Ways and Means Committee in the state House.

Cano strives for a living wage, improving public road infrastructure, expanding Medicaid, increasing teacher pay and opposes privatization of Arizona’s public lands.

Like Cano, Representative Alma Hernandez (D) also won appointment to the House in 2018. Hernandez was born in South Tucson. Hernandez has experience as a health professional and specializes in health policy, with both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona.

Hernandez serves on the Federal Relations Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee in the House, and most recently has led a statewide effort to defend the Affordable Care Act, through the Arizonans United for Healthcare campaign.

Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 3

Sharon Bronson (D) is running for re-election to the Board of Supervisors for her seventh term, serving as a Supervisor since 1996. In her tenure on the Board, Bronson helped implement Pima County’s Sonora Desert Conservation Plan, to preserve desert land in Pima County. Bronson advocates for criminal justice reform and is a strong advocate for the environment in southern Arizona.

Bronson formerly served as President of the Arizona County Supervisor’s Association, and President of the U.S./Mexico Border Counties Coalition. She currently is in the Chairman’s Circle for Sun Corridor Inc.

Gabby Saucedo Mercer (R), a career linguist, is the Republican candidate for the position. Mercer has political experience in campaigning, as she was the Republican frontrunner for the District 3 U.S. House of Representatives seat in 2012, running, and ultimately losing to long standing Representative Raúl Grijalva.

Mercer called for updated road infrastructure, lower tax rates, sustainable economic growth and denounces recent building projects undertaken by Pima County under Bronson’s previous terms.