The 2023 Tucson mayoral election was held on November 7, 2023, to elect the mayor of Tucson, Arizona. Primary elections were held on August 1. Incumbent Democratic mayor Regina Romero won re-election to a second term in office.
This election coincided with City Council elections in Ward 1, 2, and 4, which incumbent Democrats won. It was also accompanied by the passage of Proposition 413, which would raise the salaries of the mayor and members of the City Council.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Regina Romero, incumbent mayor
Eliminated in primary Francis Saitta, retired math teacher (write-in candidate)
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Janet Wittenbraker, subcontract administrator
Results
Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Arthur Kerschen, lab specialist at Pima Community College
Results
Independents Candidates Declared Ed Ackerley, advertising agency owner and runner-up for mayor in 2019
General election
Campaign Incumbent mayor Regina Romero highlighted her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, housing affordability, and infrastructure improvements. Meanwhile, Republican challenger Janet Wittenbraker emphasized crime, homelessness, and road conditions, and supported anti-panhandling measures and eliminating government waste. 2019 runner-up and independent candidate Ed Ackerley similarly emphasized crime and homelessness, although he specifically proposed increased hiring rates for the Tucson Police Department and creating "homeless transition centers".
Endorsements
Results
References
External links Official campaign websites Ed Ackerley (I) for Mayor Regina Romero (D) for Mayor Zach Yentzer (I) for Mayor