Candidate Yahya Yuksel persists in a bizarre campaign for the CD2 Congressional seat in Tucson — ignoring repeated calls for him to drop out of the race, disavowment by the Pima County Democratic Party, and cancellations of invitations from Democrats of Greater Tucson and Represent Me AZ.
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Yuksel sent a broadcast email on July 26:
“Downtown’R American Grill (is) inside the hotel. Bring friends & family and watch our POTUS candidate accept the nomination.” Hosted by Pima County Democrats CD 3. Carolyn’s note: Here’s an event for those of us not in Philadelphia, PA this week. The Democratic National Convention is likely to nominate the Democratic team of Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine … Read more
“I am officially announcing that I will be a candidate for Justice of the Peace Precinct 6. Honorable Paul Simon is retiring after a 20 year commitment to Tucson and Pima County. The boundaries of Precinct 6 are roughly as follows: 6th St. & Campbell east to Country Club, north to the Rillito River, West to Oracle Rd., North to Roller Coaster Road, West to La Cananda, north to Orange Grove, West to I-10 South to Grant Road, East to Campbell and back to starting point of 6th and Campbell.”
Jeff Rogers has served as Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party (2009 to 2013). He is a graduate of the UA Law School and has been in private practice in Tucson for over ten years. His lengthy resume is below. He has also served on the Pima County Election Integrity Committee.
LD 9 precinct committee people met tonight at the Pima County Democratic Party headquarters, 4639 E. 1st St. There were 42 PCs in attendance, with 18 proxies of 71 PCs total in LD 9. Four Democratic candidates were seeking the appointment for the vacancy created by this week’s resignation by Democrat LD 9 House Rep. … Read more
Dr. Jo Holt who holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry was elected Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party today at the special election following resignation of former Chair Cheryl Cage in late September. The meeting of precinct committeepersons was held in the UA Social Sciences auditorium (1145 E. South Campus Drive) this morning, with 139 Democrats voting. Acting Chair Pat Burns welcomed everyone, then former PCDP Chair Jeff Rogers conducted the election.
Dr. Holt ran unsuccessfully twice for LD 11 State Senator (against Senator Al Melvin and Steve Smith, respectively in 2012 and 2014). She said that she had intended to run again for that same seat but stepped forward to lead the county party instead.