In its first endorsement of 2026, the Democrats of Greater Tucson (TheDGT.org) proudly endorses TreDavon Rhodes for election to the TUSD Governing Board. A former member of the DGT Board, Tre is running to bring a fresh perspective to TUSD and ensure that, like him, all students have the opportunity to succeed in our district.
Today, he studies Political Science and Economics at the University of Arizona and is active in the UA College Democrats. See https://www.trefortusd.com/about.
► See and hear Tre at TheDGT.org Happy Hour on Wednesday, January 21, from 4 to 6 pm. at Brother John’s restaurant, 1801 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705. We will make a formal presentation of a $2,500 donation to his campaign.
Don’t miss your chance to meet Tre!
TRE IS RUNNING TO:
● Rein in the fraud-ridden ESA school voucher program, which is stealing money directly from public schools.
● Address the possible closure of 14 public schools in TUSD because of declining enrollment.
● Bring his lived experience as a graduate of Sabino High School to families in TUSD.
● Serve as a voice for the governed – TUSD’s 35,000 students.
● Add staff and support for Career and Technical Education programs.
● Find new ways to fund TUSD.
For more, read Put a Student — Tre’Davon Rhodes — on the TUSD School Board at https://bit.ly/TreDavon.
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Two seats on the TUSD Governing Board are up for re-election in 2026, currently held by Jennifer Eckstrom and Val Romero. Eckstrom is the daughter of retired Pima County Supervisor Dan Eckstrom (D) and was Chief of Staff for former Supervisor Ramon Valadez. Romero ran as an Independent against Ward 6 Councilman Steve K in Nov. 2021 and District 5 Supervisor Adelita Grijalva in Nov. 2024.