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SUMMARY:TUSD Governing Bd. member Jennifer Eckstorm at DGT
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Join us for a live (sic\, lively) discussion and Q&A with Jennfer Eckstsrom about her campaign for Tucson Unified School District Governing Board on Monday\, June 29th\, at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time via Zoom. \n\n\n\nYou Must Register in Advance for this Event:\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7OKIlBwSQ3OZ6MspRmyEMA\n\n\n\nThroughout her career\, Jennifer has focused on issues affecting women\, children\, and families\, including health care\, education\, workforce development\, and civic participation. In 2021\, she became Community and Faith-Based Coordinator for Pima County’s Community and Workforce Development Department\, expanding partnerships and increasing access to employment resources. Elected in November 2022 to the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board\, Jennifer has helped advance a comprehensive Climate Action Plan\, a 12-week Family Paid Leave policy\, school safety initiatives providing gun locks to each school to promote gun safety\, and successful voter approval of a Bond program and budget override. She was unanimously voted Governing Board President in 2025.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note:  Jennifer is up for re-election\, as is fellow board member Val Romero. There will likely be 6 candidates running for 2 seats\, but the filing deadline is not till July 6\, at 5 p.m.  Jennifer has served as Mayor of South Tucson\, and Chief of Staff for former D 2 Pima County Supervisor Ramon Valadez. (D) Her father is retired D 2 Supervisor Dan Eckstrom (D).
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/tusd-governing-bd-member-jennifer-eckstorm-at-dgt/
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SUMMARY:Rally with Former Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg & CD6 candidate JoAnna Mendoza
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 28 \n\n\n\n5 – 7pm MST \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nTucson\, AZ 85756Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n“Join Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Democratic Candidate for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District JoAnna Mendoza for a rally in Tucson! Get together with fired up Southern Arizonans who are ready for a change and to fire Congressman Juan Ciscomani. \n\n\n\nLocation and arrival information will be sent 24 hours prior to the event.” \n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: JoAnna is the Dem challenging 2 term Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani in CD 6\, in the General Election on Nov. 3\, 2026. She ran before for then-LD 11 senate.  \n\n\n\nRSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mendozaforcongress/event/975307/?referring_vol=4660086&rname=Alex&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link&emci=e40f6905-286c-f111-8fcb-000d3a14b6d6&emdi=bc8d77cd-326c-f111-8fcb-000d3a14b6d6&ceid=19724623
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/former-transportation-sec-pete-buttigieg-with-cd6-joanna-mendoza-rally/
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SUMMARY:LD 20 Senate & House candidates forum
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLD20 Candidate Forum\n\n\n\n“LD 20 is having a candidate forum June 28 from 3 to 5 PM.   Candidates for the Arizona house and senate will introduce themselves and each will be given time to answer questions.  The event will be held at Pueblo High School auditorium 3500 S 12th Ave.  Please spread the word to family and friends in LD 20.   As voters learn about how local elections make a difference in their lives it makes it harder for those who want to take away the right to vote. Note: the candidates will first answer prepared questions\, and then will take questions from the audience\, so please think about whats (sic) important to you\, and bring your questions!Parking for the event will be in the large parking lot off South 12th Avenue.”Carolyn’s note: Democratic candidates running: LD 20 Senate (1 seat) : Alma Hernandez (House Rep.) vs. Rocque Perez (former Ward 5 Councilman)LD 20 House (for 2 seats):Genoveva DiazSallly Gonzales (State Senator)Ben KoehlerBetty Villegas (House incumbent)AZ Primary is on July 21\, and early ballots go out on June 24. Vote wisely on or before July 21.
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/ld-20-senate-house-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Pueblo High School\, 3500 S. 12th Avenue\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85713
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SUMMARY:Champagne Brunch with Sec. of State Adrian Fontes in Tucson
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\nRSVP via secure blue\, for location of event:  \n\n\n\nhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/fontes10year-tucson?fbclid=IwY2xjawSr60hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmV3FTSHh6amQ1SDZyYXV2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgYpMJQ014EL2fWNatqQ81aO3tug_sJSjpb3v4kwsZTnl9nQX0hsz9UF0Cup_aem_WPb5DWr-ewf5SlkwRSX8Ag \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdrian was elected in Nov. 2022 and is running for re-election. He previously served as Maricopa County Recorder.
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SUMMARY:Campaign kickoff for TUSD Bd. Member Val Romero & candidate Pilar Acosta Ruiz
DESCRIPTION:by Carolyn Classen\, blogger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolyn’s note: Two nonpartisan TUSD Governing Bd. seats are up for election in Nov. 2026. Incumbent Bd. member Val Romero is running for re-election and so is the other incumbent Jennifer Eckstrom. Pilar Acosta Ruiz ran for this seat in Nov. 2024\,  and came in 4th in a 5 way race for 3 seats. Filing deadline is July 6 and there may be 6 candidates vying for the 2 seats. Romero has run before for as an Independent for Ward 6 Council seat and District 5 Pima County Supervisor. \n\n\n\nInfo on who has filed statements of interest for TUSD board: https://www.schools.pima.gov/elections/governing-board-elections-and-candidate-information/2026-statements-of-interest
URL:https://blogforarizona.net/event/campaign-kickoff-for-tusd-bd-member-val-romero-candidate-pilar-ruiz/
LOCATION:1045 N. Jerrie Ave.\, 1045 N. Jerrie Ave.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85711
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