Election Results and Trends in Tucson, AZ
In the last Presidential election, Tucson, AZ voted predominantly Democrat, with 58.6% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 39.9% of voters in Tucson voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.5%. Based on these voting patterns, Tucson is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 139th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Tucson ranks 187th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Tucson has largely leaned Democrat in Presidential elections. Bill Clinton won in 1996, followed by Democrat wins in 2000 (Al Gore), 2004 (John Kerry), 2008 (Barack Obama), 2012 (Obama), 2016 (Hillary Clinton), and 2020 (Joe Biden). While Arizona was historically a Republican stronghold, Tucson has consistently shown a liberal inclination, mirroring changes in demographics and urban attitudes, contributing to the state's recent shift towards a battleground status.
Local Elections
In city-level elections, Tucson has also leaned towards the Democrat Party over the past 25 years. Mayors such as Bob Walkup, Jonathan Rothschild, and Regina Romero have been elected, reflecting a trend favoring liberal policies and governance in Tucson. This alignment with Democrat principles is also seen across multiple City Council elections.
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