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ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW - The 2026 general and special election is tomorrow, Nov. 3, and Pima County has resources to help voters find a Vote Center, return an early ballot (too late to mail it), and follow election results. Visit pima.vote for voting information from the Pima County Recorder's Office and Elections Department. All 126 Pima County Vote Centers will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow. Voters can cast their ballots at any Vote Center in the county, regardless of where they live. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Pima.vote
Early voting
"The Choice is Yours" (PDF)
Tucson City Clerk: Elections
Pima County Recorder
GARMIN MARATHON TUCSON AND ALL SOULS PROCESSION CEREMONY THIS WEEKEND - The traveling public is encouraged to plan ahead and be aware of these two big events in our community this coming Sunday, Nov. 8., with special awareness for community members needing to travel in and around the center city, downtown, and the west side. Rolling traffic restrictions will begin in the early hours of the morning for the second annual Garmin Marathon Tucson, which kicks of at 6:30 a.m. and includes a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5k. Restrictions for the event are expected to be wrapped up by 1:30 p.m. Then, beginning at 3 p.m., and continuing until 11 p.m., traffic restrictions will be in place on Tucson's west side for the 37th annual All Souls Procession and Ceremony, with the procession traveling from the Barrio Hollywood neighborhood, at Grande and Speedway, and traveling through the Menlo Park area to the Mercado District for the Grand Finale Ceremony. To learn more about both events and find maps for the expected timing of restrictions for the Garmin Marathon Tucson races, follow the links below.
Garmin Marathon Tucson
37th annual All Souls Procession
'THE STREETS EQUATION' BUDGET FORUMS BEGIN NEXT WEEK - Join "The Streets Equation," a series of in-person and virtual forums where residents can share feedback on street maintenance and construction, transportation, and road safety, as the City plans its fiscal year 2028 budget. Forums will include budget education, informational presentations, small-group discussions, and opportunities for resident feedback. The first (virtual) forum is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, from noon-2 p.m., on Zoom. You may select any of the events, regardless of the ward in which you live. Follow the link below for dates, times, locations, and registration links.
The Streets Equation
SENIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL REGISTRATION OPENED TODAY - Tucson Parks and Recreation and the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona present the 42nd annual Senior Olympic Festival, Jan. 3-31, 2027, at venues across the city. The festival is Tucson’s largest organized annual senior activity, promoting fitness, health, and an active lifestyle for adults 50 and older, and it is expected to draw more than 2,000 participants. Events include volleyball, bowling, bridge, racquetball, basketball shoot, pickleball, adaptive pickleball, archery, golf, tennis, horseshoes, badminton, and more. Registration is now open online (link below) or by calling 520-791-4877, and closes Wednesday, Dec. 23. Some events accept late or walk-up registration. Entry fees vary by event, and T-shirts, lapel pins, and donations must be added to your cart during registration. An opening ceremony is set for Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 4-7 p.m., at the Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E. 36th St., where participants can get event details and pick up prepaid T-shirts. The first 50 attendees receive a free 2027 lapel pin. For details, visit the Senior Olympic Festival website linked below or contact the Sports Unit at seniorolympics@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-4870.
Register for Senior Olympic Festival
Read the news release
Senior Olympic Festival
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CITY OF TUCSON - The City of Tucson is hiring for multiple positions in various departments. As a proud Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA-compliant employer, the City is committed to embracing, retaining, and developing an effective and diverse workforce dedicated to delivering high-quality services to the Tucson community. City jobs offer competitive compensation, a benefits package, and a stable pension plan. Apply online by following the link below.
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