CANDIDATE INFORMATION - 2024

CANDIDATE PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE

Prospective candidates may make an appointment with the City Clerk to review the candidate packet and discuss the election process. Informational appointments generally last 15 - 30 minutes. Please call (520) 792-2424 to make an appointment.

The nomination filing period begins at 8 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2024, and ends at 5 PM, Monday, April 1, 2024.

2024 CANDIDATE

Four (4) Council Member seats will be filled during the 2024 election cycle. Four (4) Council Members will be elected to 4-year terms. Newly elected Council Members will assume the duties of office after the vote has been canvassed by the City Council. Council Members are typically sworn in at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following the November 5, 2024, General Election.

CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

Residents interested in running for City of South Tucson Council Member must be at least 18 years of age; a qualified elector at the time of filing their nomination paper; and have resided in the City of South Tucson for one year.

STATEMENT OF INTEREST

Before collecting any signatures on a candidate nomination petition, a candidate must declare their interest in running for office by filing a Statement of Interest form with the City Clerk. Petition signatures collected before the date the Statement of Interest is filed are invalid and may be subject to challenge.

NOMINATION PETITION SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS

Candidate nomination petitions must contain a minimum of 16 to a maximum of 32 signatures of eligible City of South Tucson voters.

NOMINATION PETITION FILING PERIOD

The nomination petition filing period begins at 8 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024, and ends at 5 PM on, Monday, April 1, 2024. Candidates must file their nomination petitions and other nomination forms with the City Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2024, to have their name appear on the Primary Election ballot.

The following nomination forms must be filed during the nomination filing period;

Nomination petitions containing at least 16 valid signatures
Nomination Paper including Declaration of Qualification
Financial Disclosure Statement

CANDIDATE COMMITTEE FORMATION

A candidate is required to register a committee if the candidate receives contributions or makes expenditures, in any combination, of at least $500 in connection with that candidacy.

WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

A write-in candidate is not required to file nomination petitions; however, a write-in candidate must file all other candidate election forms. To qualify as a write-in candidate, a Nomination Paper/Declaration of Qualification, and Financial Disclosure Statement must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m., June 20, 2024 (forty (40) days prior to the Primary Election). Any person seeking to run as a write-in candidate who does not file a timely nomination paper shall not be counted in the tally of ballots

NOMINATION FORMS

Candidate Statement of Interest (PDF) / Spanish

Nomination Paper/Declaration of Qualification 4-Year (PDF) / Spanish

Nomination Petition 4-Year (PDF) / Spanish

Write-in Candidate Nomination Paper 4-Year (PDF) / Spanish

Financial Disclosure Statement Form (PDF) / Spanish - updated 12/21

Secretary of State Financial Disclosure Guide (PDF) - updated 12/20

Candidate Checklist (PDF) / Spanish

Write-in Candidate Checklist (PDF) / Spanish

CAMPAIGN FINANCE FORMS

Campaign Finance Report Forms (PDF) - updated 7/21

Campaign Contribution Limits (PDF)

Secretary of State Campaign Finance Handbook (PDF) - updated 2/20

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE FORMS

Statement of Organization (PDF) / Spanish

Committee Termination Statement (PDF) / Spanish

Arizona Revised Statutes - Title 16

POLITICAL SIGNS

Campaigns wishing to use political signs within the boundaries of the City of South Tucson must comply with A.R.S.§ 16-1019 and City of South Tucson City Code Chapter Sections 19-26 thru 19-29 and 19-146. Planning and Zoning staff are available to review sign locations to assure compliance with town code. Please call (520)792-2424.

A.R.S. §40-360.21-.31 requires all underground utilities to be located and marked before any type of "excavation" - this includes the installation of campaign signs on public or private property. Please contact Arizona 811 at least two working days before installation of signs.

CANDIDATE PACKETS

IMPORTANT DATES

PRIMARY ELECTION

January 16, 2024*
2023 Fourth Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due

March 2, 2024
First Day to file Candidate Nomination Petitions

April 1, 2024
Last Day to file Candidate Nomination Petitions

April 15, 2024
First Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due

July 15, 2024
Second Quarter Campaign Finance Report Due

July 20, 2024**
Pre-Primary Election Campaign Finance Report Due

July 30, 2024**
Primary Election Day

** Primary Election date changed by passage and enactment of HB2785 on February 9, 2024

GENERAL ELECTION

October 15, 2024
Post Primary (Third Quarter) Campaign Finance Report Due

October 26, 2024
Pre-General Election Campaign Finance Report Due

November 5, 2024
General Election Day

January 15, 2025
2024 Post General Election (Fourth Quarter) Campaign Finance Report Due

*Reporting deadline extended to next business day (A.R.S. §§ 1-243(A) and 1-303).

The information contained on this webpage is intended to assist candidates in preparing their candidate papers. While we strive to provide the most current information, state statutes and election cases are subject to constant change and interpretation. Candidates are encouraged to review all election materials with an attorney to ensure compliance with current legal requirements. It is not appropriate for town staff to give legal advice to candidates for office. Please take time to thoroughly review all election materials and comply with all current statutes.

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