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Photos: 2018 General Election in Tucson and Arizona
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Photos: 2018 General Election in Tucson and Arizona

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • Nov 6, 2018
  • Nov 6, 2018 Updated Dec 14, 2018

The 2018 general election in Tucson and Phoenix areas. High turnout and key races, like Arizona governor and U.S. Senator.

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Nikki Lee records as Congressional District 2 winnerAnn Kirkpatrick speaks during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Ellie Jerauld, right, looks over at her cousin, Anita Leist, and cheer as Fox News annouces that Republicans will retain control of the U.S. Senate during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Election 2018 Governor Ducey Arizona

Election 2018 Governor Ducey Arizona

Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, R, embraces Cindy McCain, wife of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, while speaking to supporters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at an election night party in Scottsdale, Ariz. Incumbent Ducey defeated Democratic challenger David Garcia for his second term. 

Matt York / Associated Press

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

David Garcia, right, Democratic candidate for Arizona governor, gives his concession speech as his wife, Lori, left, listens at an election-night gathering Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. Garcia lost to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press

2018 Elections Arizona

2018 Elections Arizona

Congressman Raul Grijalva speaks during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Tucson Unified School District candidate Adelita Grijalva, right, talks with Pima County Democratic Party chair Jo Holt during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 10 candidate Kirsten Engel, left, speaks as Legislative District 10 candidate Domingo DeGrazia looks on during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Shelly Schwartz and her fellow democrats cheer as favorable results roll in during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 10 candidate Domingo DeGrazia, right, talks with Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 10 candidate Kirsten Engel, left, and State Senate District 10 candidate David Bradley during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Elections Arizona Kirkpatrick

2018 Elections Arizona Kirkpatrick

Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick, candidate for Congressional District 2, gives a victory speech during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Election Night

Election Night

Lea Marquez Peterson, right, leaves the stage with her daughter, Emma Peterson, after making a short concession speech during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Pima County Elections employees count early ballots at the Pima County Elections Office, 550 S. Country Club Road, on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Polls are open until 7 p.m.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Elections Arizona

2018 Elections Arizona

Democrats holler and cheer after network news channels declared they had taken control of the House of Representatives during the Pima County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Election Night

Election Night

Susie Hiestand pays attention to election results coming in during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

An elections official counts ballots at the Tabulation and Election Center, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Matt York / Associated Press

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a relocated polling station, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in Chandler, Ariz. The new polling station opened four hours late after the original location did not open due to the buildings' foreclosure overnight. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, R, arrives to cast his ballot early Tuesday, Nov 6, 2018 in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Ducey is seeking re-election against Democratic challenger David Garcia. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

U.S. Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., speaks to supporters at the Barton Barr Central Library, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 in Phoenix. Sinema and Republican challenger Martha McSally are seeking the senate seat being vacated by Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., who is retiring in January.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Rick Scuteri / Associated Press

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Arizona Republican senatorial candidate Martha McSally, speaks with voters, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Chase's diner in Chandler, Ariz. McSally and Democratic challenger Kirsten Sinema are seeking the senate seat being vacated by Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., who is retiring in January. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Matt York / Associated Press

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Todd Clodfelter, candidate for legislative district 10, talks with a supporter during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Nick Pierson, candidate for congressional district 3, left, talks to supporters with his wife, Marolyn, right, during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

A cutout of Donald Trump leads the way to the Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Karen Schutte is in a festive mood during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Tony Pettway, center, pays close attention to the television as results are announced during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Ellie Jerauld, right, looks over at her cousin, Anita Leist, and cheer as Fox News annouces that Republicans will retain control of the U.S. Senate during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Supporters gather to watch results during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Democrat supporters cheer as they watch national election results at an election night gathering Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press

2018 Election in Arizona

2018 Election in Arizona

Rep.-elect Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., celebrates his win at an election night gathering for Democrats Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Phoenix. Stanton defeated Republican Steve Ferrara in Arizona's 9th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press

Election Night

Election Night

Supporters gather to watch results during a Republican Election Night party at the Sheraton Hotel, 5151 E. Grant Road, on November 6, 2018.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

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