4th of July with AG Kris Mayes in Phoenix
2026-07-04 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix)
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“We are excited that Kris Mayes will be joining us on July 4th for fun, food & fireworks! All inclusive BBQ, tasty accompaniments, beer, wine or nonalcoholic beverages, along with a fabulous hilltop view of north Phoenix fireworks. Celebrate our democracy with your fellow Democrats!

Tickets are limited. Get yours now!

RSVP & tickets: https://bit.ly/azld2july4Location details provided via email receipt.”

Carolyn’s note: Az Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) is up for re-election in Nov. 2026. She will face the Republican nominee then, to be determined in Az primary on July 21.

4th of July with AZPM
2026-07-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Paul and Alice Baker Center for Public Media, 2865 S.Catalyst Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Sat, July 4, 2026, 7:30 PM MST

Sat, July 4, 2026, 9:00 PM MST

“Celebrate Independence Day with AZPM!

Join AZPM for an unforgettable Fourth of July evening filled with music, history, and community. Enjoy a live performance by local band, Dakota, followed by an exclusive preview of Ken Burns’ new documentary, “The American Revolution.” As the night continues, stay and celebrate with friends and family as our location offers a great view of the Kino fireworks display. Bring your lawn chairs, relax, and enjoy one of Tucson’s favorite Fourth of July traditions from the AZPM campus.

Come experience a unique blend of American history, live entertainment, and holiday celebration with AZPM this Independence Day!

Attendees are encouraged to bring new school supplies to donate to our Boys & Girls Club Back-to-School Drive. Every donation helps local children head back to school prepared and ready to learn.

This event is free and open to the public. If you are able, we welcome a suggested donation of $10 to help support AZPM community events.”

Event Address: The Paul and Alice Baker Center for Public Media

2865 S Catalyst Dr Tucson, AZ 85713

Nick Mansour, candidate for Az Treasurer at DGT
2026-07-06 00:30 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us for a lively discussion and Q&A with Nick Mansour about his campaign for Arizona State Treasurer and the urgent need for new state financial management on Monday, July 6th, at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time via Zoom.

You Must Register in Advance for This Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3qeBO_xYSeOYElmA1EnIMA#/registration

Nick was Chairman and CEO of the Arizona College of Nursing, which he led to become Arizona’s largest nursing school, a leading nursing college in the nation, and a significant contributor to solving our state’s and nation’s critical need for nurses. During his tenure, the Arizona College grew twenty times larger from a single campus to now twenty-four in fourteen states, while over 90% of the graduates passed their licensing exams on their first try and over 90% found jobs as nurses. Ernst & Young recently recognized Nick as a Pacific Southwest Regional Winner and National Finalist for its Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Several years ago, Nick faced a serious health scare that resulted in a ten-hour surgery that doctors told him he may not survive. In the weeks leading up to his surgery he had time to reflect and pray and realized that while he had been successful, he wanted to do more to help others. It’s why he’s stepping up now: he knows Arizona is only scratching the surface of its potential and the unmatched experience and expertise he’ll bring to the State Treasurer’s office will deliver a return on investment for all Arizonans. As Treasurer, Nick will ensure our state’s finances are run like those of the successful businesses he’s led – so that cities, towns, and school districts have the resources they need now and that our state is investing wisely to support future generations and families, just like yours.”

Carolyn’s note: I thought Nick already spoke at DGT on June 22, but since he’s scheduled for July 6, I guess he must have postponed. He’s unopposed in the Az primary, will face off with Republican nominee in November. This is open seat as Az Treasurer Kimberly Yee is termed out, running for Az Superintendent of Public instruction.

LWVGT virtual forum to replace Pima County Treasurer
2026-07-07 17:30 - 18:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Forum for replacing the Pima County Treasurer

“A virtual public forum for the applicants for the position of Pima County Treasurer will be conducted by the League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson via WebEx (online) on Tuesday, July 7 from 5:30 – 6:30pm.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors will make the appointment of Pima County Treasurer at their meeting on July 14, 2026. The individual appointed will fill the remaining term and serve through December 31, 2028.

Webinar topic:

Virtual Public Forum for Pima County Treasurer Vacancy

Date and time:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:30 PM | (UTC-07:00) Arizona

Join link:

https://pimacounty.webex.com/pimacounty/j.php?MTID=m615b2b37998be5d902d09beceeec0e79

Webinar number:

2493 430 4920

Webinar password:

[REDACTED]

Join by phone

+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll

Access code: 249 343 04920″

Carolyn’s note: Pima County Treasurer Brian Johnson (elected Nov. 2024) resigned on June 15, 2026. Interim Treasurer is Deputy Treasurer Jake Martin, who ran for D 1 Pima County Supervisor in July, 2024. 8 others have applied for this seat:

https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070326_treasurer_applicants/9-people-apply-pima-countys-next-treasurer

The 8 include former Pima County Treasurer candidates Brian Bickel and Sami Hamed, as well as PCC Governing Bd. member Karla Morales. Update: Karla withdrew her name prior to the forum.

CEBV 2026 AZ Legislative Recap
2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Tuesday, July 7

6 – 7pm MST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

About this event

“The 2026 Arizona Legislative session is over!

Join us for a recap of what happened – what was passed, what was vetoed, and what’s next.

We will host two identical sessions of the 2026 Legislative Recap, attend whichever fits your schedule best.

Your confirmation and reminder emails will contain the link to join. Please check your spam/junk folders if you don’t see these emails!

We offer all of our trainings and presentations for free. Please consider donating $5-$10 after you register to ensure we are able to continue to do so.”

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/973756/?emci=05c9ebff-c670-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&emdi=644a17fc-e374-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&ceid=11591071

”Ask E. Jean”(Carroll) documentary film
2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

TUESDAY, JULY 7 AT 7:30PM

REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES

PASSES ACCEPTED

“The new documentary Ask E. Jean tells the thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist. Carroll broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women’s roles in media with her sharp wit and fearless voice. In recent years, she reignited public discourse by standing up to power, becoming the only woman to beat Donald Trump twice in court, and sparking a national conversation about truth, accountability, and resilience. This film is an inspiring portrait of an indomitable woman who proved it’s never too late to reclaim your voice, rewrite your story, and change the world. (Dir. by Ivy Meeropol, 2026, USA, 91 mins., Not Rated)”

1 HR 31 MIN | NR

Released 2026

https://loftcinema.org/film/ask-e-jean/

Enviros for Adelita
2026-07-09 17:30 - 19:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Dear Friends,

It’s time to show some love to our favorite, amazing, person in Congress: Representative: Adelita Grijalva, a true environmental champion!

Here is the drill. You join us and become an initial co-host by pledging by return email (or give me a call 520-881-0807) to donate at one of the host levels: Champion ($500 and up), Friend ($250-499); Ally ($100-249); or Supporter ($50-99). We update the invitation, adding your name, and send you a copy so you can invite your friends.

If you prefer to go ahead and donate, you can use the bar code on the attached initial invitation, or use this link to Act Blue: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/enviros-2026?refcode=ab_qr_code&utm_source=qr_code

(By the way, some people don’t want to donate through Act Blue. For this fundraiser, folks can pledge to donate, and later mail or bring a check to the event.)

As always, we accept co-hosts who won’t be able to attend, so don’t check your calendar before signing up. But we encourage everyone to come if at all possible — it is going to be a great party!

If you can’t attend and want to pay by check, please make it out to La Gente for Grijalva and send it to:

La Gente for GrijalvaP.O. Box 120Tucson, AZ 85702Please include your name, address, telephone, email, occupation, employer, and a note that this is for Enviros for Grijalva.

Thanks so much, Kevin Dahl “

Carolyn’s note: Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva will face Republican challenger Daniel Butierrez Jr. (again) for CD 7 in the General Election 2026. She was elected in a special election in Sept. 2025, up for re-election in November.

Clerk of the Superior Court James Giacomino, and Copper State Victory Regional Director at TVVDC meeting (cancelled)
2026-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Miller-Golf Links library, 9640 E. Golf LInks Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85730
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

UPDATE from Pat W. : “We were just notified that the room we reserved will be used as an early primary voting location. The room is being set up today. “(July 10). So TVVDC meeting is cancelled.

Clerk of the Superior Court CandidateJames Giacomino & Copper State Victory Regional Director Athena Peters

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:30-11:30amMiller-Golf Links Library(9640 E. Golf Links Road)

“At our July meeting we will hear from the Democratic candidate for Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court James Giacomino. Athena Peters, Tucson Regional Organizing Director for Copper State Victory, will also speak about getting Democrats elected up and down the ballot this election cycle for local and legislative races.”

Pat WiedhopfChair, Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club

The Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club presents speakers of interest to Democratic voters on the second Saturday of every month.

Sign up for our mailing list to receive meeting announcements: http://eepurl.com/gpRv1j

To join the Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club please email your name, address, telephone number and email address to Beth Isabelle (bethisabelle@gmail.com)”

Carolyn’s note: James was appointed on April 1, 2025 to this position and is now running for election.

“James W. Giacomino is the Clerk of the Superior Court in Pima County. Appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs on April 01, 2025, to complete the term of retiring Clerk of Superior Court Hon. Gary L. Harrison. James entered the public sector workforce at an early age and has quickly moved through the ranks to become the Clerk of the Court. His office currently oversees an operation of over 180 employees, at three locations, and administers an annual budget of over $13 million.

James hails from the small mining town of Bisbee, Arizona. He graduated from Bisbee High School and attended community college. While attending school James found work as an entry-level employee with the Cochise County Clerk of Superior Court. In 2011, he felt a change was needed and relocated to Tucson, where he began his career with Pima County. James started his career as a courtroom clerk and quickly promoted to Supervisor, then Division Director and was appointed Associate Clerk of Court in 2022. James’ quick professional journey shows his commitment to leadership not only to the employees he leads, but also to the constituents he has the amazing opportunity to represent, guide and assist, daily.”https://www.cosc.pima.gov/about/clerk-bio/

Info on Copper State Victory:https://copperstatevictory.com/.

Athena Peters

Rodrigo Guerrero on ADLCC strategies at DGT Strike Back Saturday
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Wilmot-Murphy library, 320 S. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85711
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Join us for our third Strike Back Saturday event this Saturday, July 11, at 11:15 a.m. at the Murphy-Wilmot Library for a conversation with Rodrigo Guerrero of the Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Strike Back Saturday is a meeting series for dues-paying DGT members to connect with campaign professionals, labor organizers and other experts to learn how to win elections this year and beyond.

Rodrigo will share insights from the ADLCC’s ongoing efforts to help elect a Democratic state legislative majority and discuss how DGT members can engage, volunteer and donate more effectively. He’ll bring data on high-profile races and answer your questions in person. Join us this Saturday for a lively, in-depth, in-person conversation and networking opportunity.

Join DGT today and enjoy exclusive benefits like these: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dgtdues”

NAACP Criminal Justice webinar
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

When

Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM

Location

“Please join us for an exciting Webinar on changing the unjust Arizona laws on cash bail and restoring voting rights after felonies. Hear from Speakers with lived experience on these critical issues and learn how you can help advocate for the needed legislative actions. Saturday, July 11, 1:00-2:30pm online.”

Virtual/ Online, Tucson

I.C.E. Out Community Assembly
2026-07-11 14:00 - 16:30 | First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, 85719
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Next assembly: https://tucsoncommunityassembly.org/en/

July 11 2:00 PM. First Christian Church. 740 E Speedway Blvd.

“Together, we can put an end to the cruelty of immigration enforcement. With this intention, we organize ourselves to defend our communities and care for each other.

This is a participatory meeting with small group discussions to make real plans together.

Anyone who wants a world free of oppression and exploitation is welcome. Bring your loved ones and your ideas, big or small. Everyone has something to offer. If you’re not sure, please come!

Every Second Saturday from 2pm-4:30pm.

Spanish/English interpretation available. Lunch and childcare provided.”

Copper State Victory office opening in Tucson with Governor Katie Hobbs & CD 6 candidate Jo Mendoza
2026-07-12 12:30 - 13:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Sunday, July 12

12:30 – 1:30pm MST

Location

This event’s address is private.Sign up for more details.

About this event

“Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our Tucson campaign office with Governor Katie Hobbs! This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow supporters, and learn how you can get involved in building momentum for the campaign.

We’ll share campaign updates, discuss our goals for the community, and kick off this exciting new chapter together. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or attending your first campaign event, we’d love to have you with us as we open our doors and organize for the work ahead.”

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/csv/event/982811/

Challenger Coalition Rally
2026-07-12 15:00 - 17:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

RSVP required:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gunnypac-260712rally

Join JoAnna Mendoza in championing these fantastic challenger candidates down the ballot as we approach the Primary Election! Featuring Special Guest SpeakersElaine Aldrete, Candidate for AZ-LD16 SenateJulia Gusse, Candidate for AZ-LD16 HouseEdgar Soto, Candidate for AZ-LD17 SenateClara Pratte, Candidate for AZ Corporation CommissionNick Mansour, Candidate for AZ TreasurerJoAnna Mendoza, Candidate for Arizona’s Sixth Congressional DistrictDate: Sunday, July 12th, 2026Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm (doors open at 3:00pm)Location: South Tucson (address provided via email 24 hours prior to event)

RSVP Here!

CEBV 2026 AZ Legislative Recap
2026-07-12 16:00 - 17:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Sunday, July 12

4 – 5pm MST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

About this event

“The 2026 Arizona Legislative session is over!

Join us for a recap of what happened – what was passed, what was vetoed, and what’s next.

We will host two identical sessions of the 2026 Legislative Recap, attend whichever fits your schedule best.

Your confirmation and reminder emails will contain the link to join. Please check your spam/junk folders if you don’t see these emails!

We offer all of our trainings and presentations for free. Please consider donating $5-$10 after you register to ensure we are able to continue to do so.”

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/973761/?emci=05c9ebff-c670-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&emdi=644a17fc-e374-f111-ac9c-000d3a54bed0&ceid=11591071

Jackie McGuire, candidate for Marana Town Council at DGT (postponed to July 20)
2026-07-13 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us for a lively discussion and Q&A with Jackie McGuire about her campaign for Marana Town Council and the urgent need for strong local oversight of our fiscal and environmental resources on Monday, July 13th, at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time via Zoom.

You Must Register in Advance for This Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1Dn2TdkTWGPQpl4CXzQmA

Jackie McGuire is an entrepreneur, data scientist, former financial advisor, and mother of three, running for Marana Town Council to restore transparent, ethical, and financially responsible governance. Her campaign is centered on the conviction that local politics are where real change happens.

Unlike politicians who only take a stance, Jackie has a proven record of taking action. She was one of the Marana residents who led a referendum effort and collected nearly 3,000 signatures to put the controversial Data Center project on the ballot. When the Town threw those petitions out on a technicality, Jackie was the lead plaintiff in the recent lawsuit to force accountability and fight for residents’ right to vote on important issues.

Her platform is built on issues that unite Marana’s diverse community: fighting corruption and “backroom dealing,” investing in local small businesses for responsible economic growth, increasing access to education and training programs, and protecting individual liberty by opposing unchecked government surveillance. She is deeply committed to ensuring resident voices are heard, establishing citizen committees to tap into local expertise, fixing Marana’s roads and infrastructure, and securing Marana’s future by keeping predatory development out. Jackie McGuire is running to make sure the Town Council works for all residents, not just special interests.”

info on current Marana Town Council:https://www.maranaaz.gov/Council

I.C.E. Out of Tucson protest
2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Deconcini Federal Building, 300 W. Congress St., Tucson, Arizona, 85701, Tunisia
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

LD21 Candidate Forum Meeting with Sen. Rosanna Gabaldon, Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton and Challengers: Maritza Higuera and Miranda Lopez
2026-07-14 18:30 - 19:30
At this meeting, we will have the Legislative District 21 candidates for the Arizona House of Representatives joining us for a candidate forum. We encourage everyone to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions in the chat.

Register at: https://www.mobilize.us/azld21democrats/event/986762/

UPDATE: Senator Rosanna Gabaldon (unopposed in primary) did not attend, nor did Rep. Consuelo Hernandez — declined, due to another event. Here’s video of the 3 House andidates who did participate: https://blogforarizona.net/ld21-democratic-candidates-stress-education-water-and-affordability-issues-as-hernandez-skips-forum/

Two Election Protection Az trainings
2026-07-15 10:00 - 19:00
by Carolyn classen, blogger

Time

Wednesday, July 15

10am, and 6pm MST for one hour each

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

About this event

“Join Common Cause, Indivisible, and Rural Voices Rural Votes on Wednesday July 15th for a virtual training session on how you can do your part to help protect our free and fair elections.

At this training you will learn about the role of poll monitors in ensuring every voter is able to cast their vote. At the end of the training you will take a 5 question quiz and then be able to select the shift you wish cover. We strongly encourage you to do the training with a friend who would like to do a shift with you. If not, we can assign a partner where needed.

Please join us to learn more about Election Protection.”

rsvp for either 10 am or 6 pm on July 15: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/988152/?referring_vol=13586373&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=2

Evict Ciscomani!
2026-07-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s office, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85712
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Info here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1enDLX3p7QnFI4Jxl809aR5cwXaTe_uxPeDVfC8DukoM/edit?tab=t.0

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tMtCg4d9LDnTYd5cLOOXCwGHZVuOnpsDHkryzA2_Ksk/viewform?edit_requested=true

Carolyn’s note: Juan is a two term Republican Congressman in CD 6. He is being challenged in the 2026 General Election by Democrat former Marine JoAnna Mendoza.

Organizer: Democracy Unites Us

“Music and singing. Phineas Anderson of Tesla actions, No Kings and Democracy Unites Us to MC. Three prominent speakers to address the widespread affordability crisis, voter suppression and Trump corruption, all or which Ciscomani has done nothing to confront. Please come and be a part of the biggest peaceful, non-confrontational mid-summer demonstration!”

https://www.mobilize.us/ld18democrats/event/984337/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTB35VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUVzZtRDdBT3M1NThsSldQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHve75wejJvymW2GYVNwW8f7Ogxvcjvs9VKJtzY_m7-MSycdYyKckiQGwaVQP_aem_hCGJXzS0o5rUbP0MaDa7EA

LD 17 candidates food packing event
2026-07-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Community Food Bank, 3003 S. Country Club Rd., Tucson, Arizona, 85713
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us on July 18 to support your neighbors who are affected so much by rising costs that their families do not have enough to eat. Our LD17 candidates, Rep. Kevin Volk, Holly Lyon and Edgar Soto will be there as well. Thank you!”

Carolyn’s note: Edgar Soto running for open LD 17 Senate seat, Rep. Kevin Volk and Holly Lyon for 2 House seats in LD 17.

Stop I.C.E. Terror
2026-07-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Armory Park, 220 S. 5th Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Location:

Armory Park

222 S 5th Ave

Tucson, AZ 85701

Map Links:

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Organizer: PSL Tucson

Join us for Stop ICE Terror National Day of Action”

Carolyn’s note: flyer is incorrect, name should be Johan, not Joan.

Get Out the Vote cookout party
2026-07-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Pascua Yaqui Pueblo Park, 7736-7860 S. Kau Bo-Oh, Tucson, Arizona, 85757
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Carolyn’s note: Flyer location is misspelled, should be Pascua Yaqui Pueblo Park.

Community Sing
2026-07-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Pima Friends Meeting House, 931 N. 5th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85706
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Hi there song lovers!

Thanks to Pima Friends Meeting our Monthly Community Sings are now on a regular schedule.

We can sing together there – third Sunday of every month, 2:30-4 PM.

So if you will, mark our calendars …

June 21 – Coming and Going Songs

July 19 – Woody Guthrie Songfest –

August 16- Singing The Nuclear Age

September 20 – Singing Labor

Happy singing on!”

Ted Warmbrand

Jackie McGuire, candidate for Marana Town Council at DGT
2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Please join us for a lively discussion and Q&A with Jackie McGuire about her campaign for Marana Town Council and the urgent need for strong local oversight of our fiscal and environmental resources on Monday, July 20th, at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time via Zoom.

You Must Register in Advance for This Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Sg469Da1SgmalXo82iAfwg

Jackie McGuire is an entrepreneur, data scientist, former financial advisor, and mother of three, running for Marana Town Council to restore transparent, ethical, and financially responsible governance. Her campaign is centered on the conviction that local politics are where real change happens.

Unlike politicians who only take a stance, Jackie has a proven record of taking action. She was one of the Marana residents who led a referendum effort and collected nearly 3,000 signatures to put the controversial Data Center project on the ballot. When the Town threw those petitions out on a technicality, Jackie was the lead plaintiff in the recent lawsuit to force accountability and fight for residents’ right to vote on important issues.

Her platform is built on issues that unite Marana’s diverse community: fighting corruption and “backroom dealing,” investing in local small businesses for responsible economic growth, increasing access to education and training programs, and protecting individual liberty by opposing unchecked government surveillance. She is deeply committed to ensuring resident voices are heard, establishing citizen committees to tap into local expertise, fixing Marana’s roads and infrastructure, and securing Marana’s future by keeping predatory development out. Jackie McGuire is running to make sure the Town Council works for all residents, not just special interests.”

Carolyn’s note: Jackie was scheduled at DGT for July 13, so It feels like Groundhog Day for me posting the same speaker twice in 2 weeks. Yet on B4Az, a video of her talk is already online which explains that only a few DGT board members could see her video, not the membership which explains this double presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex99yZ__yNw&t=85s

Arizona Primary election
2026-07-21 06:00 - 19:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Up for election this year 2026 are 9 Az Congressional seats (2 year terms);

Arizona state offices, including 2 on Az Corporation Commission (Kevin Thompson, Nick Myers);

All Arizona Senate (30) and House (60) legislative offices (for 2 year terms);

One seat (District 5) on Pima County Bd. of Supervisors (Andres Cano appointed for remainder of a term), and the Clerk of the Superior Court (James Giacomino);

some School districts including two on TUSD Governing Board (Jennifer Eckstrom & Val Romero);

Early ballots go out on June 24, 2026. Stay tuned for primary candidate info for Dem and Republican parties.

https://azsos.gov/elections/calendar-dates

candidate listings:

https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/Election/68

Electrification of our homes at Sustainable Tucson meeting
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:30
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Electrification: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Didn’t Know Who to Ask

July 21 @ 6:00https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87895265026?pwd=[REDACTED]

Join us for the July Sustainability Spotlight on Electrification. Our speaker, Gordon Nuttall, a coach with GoElectricAZ, will share an overview of the opportunities for electrifying our homes and the benefits of doing so. He will explore the following issues:

Learn how you can make your home more energy efficient!

Find practical ways to save energy without spending much.

Explore installing a heat pump for efficient heating and cooling, or one for efficient water heating.

Learn about backup battery systems in case the power goes out.

Learn about technologies and available programs to help with costs.

There will be ample time for Q&A, and you can leave with an action plan

Pinal County Primary watch party
2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Pinal County Dem HQ, 345 W. Central Ave., Coolidge, Arizona, 85128
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Tuesday, July 21

7 – 9pm MST

Location

345 W Central AveCoolidge, AZ 85128Map

About this event

“Join us for a high‑energy Primary Watch Party as we gather to cheer, connect, and experience the excitement of election night together. Doors open early so you can grab a seat, meet fellow supporters, and enjoy the buzz as results roll in. Whether you’re here to celebrate, analyze the numbers, or just enjoy the night with friends, this is the place to be. Come feel the momentum, share the energy, and be part of the moment.”

Copper State Victory office opening with Gov. Katie Hobbs in Yuma
2026-07-23 15:30 - 17:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Thursday, July 23

3:30 – 5pm MST

Location

This event’s address is private.Sign up for more details.

About this event

“Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our Yuma campaign office with Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes! This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow supporters, and learn how you can get involved in building momentum for the campaign.

We’ll share campaign updates, discuss our goals for the community, and kick off this exciting new chapter together. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or attending your first campaign event, we’d love to have you with us as we open our doors and organize for the work ahead.”

https://www.mobilize.us/azdems/event/989446

Copper State Victory office opening with Gov. Katie Hobbs in Scottsdale
2026-07-24 17:00 - 18:00
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

Time

Friday, July 24

5 – 6pm MST

Location

This event’s address is private.Sign up for more details.

About this event

“Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our Scottsdale campaign office with Governor Katie Hobbs! This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow supporters, and learn how you can get involved in building momentum for the campaign.

We’ll share campaign updates, discuss our goals for the community, and kick off this exciting new chapter together. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or attending your first campaign event, we’d love to have you with us as we open our doors and organize for the work ahead.”

https://www.mobilize.us/azdems/event/992509

Stronger Together: So. Az Against Slavery
2026-07-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona, 85711
by Carolyn Classen, blogger

July 25-Southern Arizona Against Slavery Event Stronger Together

Next date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

When

Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location

“Join Southern Arizona Against Slavery (SAAS) for a powerful and eye-opening by Heidi Chance, a nationally recognized expert in human trafficking prevention and investigation. With more than 27 years of law enforcement experience, Heidi is a subject matter expert on sex trafficking and has served as an expert witness in numerous criminal trials.”

Lodge on the Desert, 306 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 85711, View Map

Stronger Together: So. Az Against Slavery
