In today’s Arizona Daily Star, their Editorial Board has endorsed political newcomer Randi Dorman, a downtown developer, for the upcoming Democratic primary for Tucson’s Mayor. Early ballots go out this week on August 2nd.
Here is their endorsement: https://tucson.com/opinion/local/star-opinion-we-endorse-randi-dorman-in-tucson-mayoral-dem/article_0d3e4b55-7e3e-599e-bcc4-5ca74a574737.html
There is a 3 way race for Mayor in the Democratic primary, with Dorman running against veteran legislator Steve Farley, who served 12 years in the Arizona House and Senate (LD 28 and LD 9), and 3 term Ward 1 Councilwoman Regina Romero, who is also serving 12 years on the Tucson City Council. The primary is on August 27, 2019.
The winner of the Democratic primary will face off with Independent Ed Ackerley in the General on Nov. 5, 2019. Ed is an advertising executive and Uncle of former LD 2 House Rep. Chris Ackerley (R).
Opinion Editor at the Az Daily Star, Sarah Garrecht Gassen explained their editorial process and who serves on their board: https://tucson.com/opinion/local/sarah-gassen-why-and-how-the-star-editorial-board-does/article_1997cbfd-3e19-5901-9225-110e0990c9ac.html
Vote wisely on or before August 27, 2019.
