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The 2011 Tucson mayoral election occurred on November 8, 2011 to select the next mayor of Tucson, and occurred simultaneously with the elections to the Tucson City Council wards 1, 2 and 4.[1] Although not term-limited,[1] incumbent mayor Bob Walkup did not run for re-election,[2] leaving Tucson's chief executive office open and competitive, with seven candidates filing to run in the race.[3]
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Because elections in Tucson are partisan in nature, party primaries were held on August 30, 2011.[3]
Current Republican Mayor Bob Walkup did not run for re-election to a third term. Traditionally, Tucson is a Democratic stronghold with its position as a university town and its large Hispanic American population (41.6% of the city's population according to the 2010 Census).[4] Thus, a change of party control of the mayoralty was seen as a strong possibility.
For the first time in Tucson, all of the elections (mayor and city council) were conducted via mail, due to a decision by the city council in April.[5]
Primaries for the Democratic. Green, Libertarian, and Republican parties were held August 30, 2011.[6]
Originally political newcomer Marshall Home had registered to challenge incumbent Jonathan Rothschild.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jonathan Rothschild | 26,911 | 96.94 | |
Democratic | Write-in | 848 | 3.06 | |
Turnout | 27,766 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Libertarian | Write-in | 83 | 100.00 | |
Turnout | 83 |
Republicans nominated Rick Grinnell
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Write-in | 9,687 | 100.00 | |
Turnout | 9,687 |
Originally, Pat Darcy had registered to run as an independent.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jonathan Rothschild | 46,733 | 54.96 | |
Republican | Rick Grinnell | 33,932 | 39.91 | |
Green | Mary DeCamp | 4,198 | 4.94 | |
Write-in | Write-ins | 164 | 0.19 | |
Total votes | 85,027 | 100 |
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