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Tucson a popular stop for Presidential candidates
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Tucson a popular stop for Presidential candidates

  • Rick Wiley
  • Aug 21, 2020
  • Aug 21, 2020 Updated Sep 11, 2020
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., at election night watch party
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., at election night watch party
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to the press after declaring victory
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to the press after declaring victory
Heavy rain in Tucson brings out the wash watchers
Heavy rain in Tucson brings out the wash watchers
Weather delay in effect at Arizona Band Day, Oct. 31
Weather delay in effect at Arizona Band Day, Oct. 31
Tucson weather forecast for November 1
Tucson weather forecast for November 1
Tucson weather forecast for October 31
Tucson weather forecast for October 31
Tucson's Top Stories: November 2
Tucson's Top Stories: November 2
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Tucson's Top Stories: November 5
Tucson's Top Stories: November 5
Tucson's Top Stories: November 1
Tucson's Top Stories: November 1
Rio Grande performs as guests arrive to JoAnna Mendoza’s election night event
Rio Grande performs as guests arrive to JoAnna Mendoza’s election night event
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Roman Reigns might be the reason WWE stars have to go to Saudi
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani at election night watch party
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani at election night watch party
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Arizona Wildcats’ sports schedule for Nov. 2-8
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The Wildcast: Previewing Arizona's bounce-back game vs. TCU, other Big 12 football matchups
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Tucson has been a popular stop of Presidential candidates for more than 70 years. From Kennedy to Goldwater to Reagan, they harnessed the diverse electorate in Pima County. Photos are from the Tucson Citizen archives. Produced by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star

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