In west-side Tucson Democratic primary, it's new guard vs. old guard
The Democratic primary in Tucson’s Legislative District 3 pits the old guard against the new guard for three open seats from a district with no Republican contenders.
All three current lawmakers in the district are hitting eight-year term limits this year, but only one has decided to retire. The other two sitting lawmakers, Sen. Olivia Cajero Bedford and Rep. Sally Ann Gonzales, are attempting to swap chambers to stay at the Capitol.
But the seatmates are not working together on that effort. Each has forged alliances with their own set of political newbies they’re hoping to guide into office after the Aug. 28 primary in the Democratic stronghold district.
Cajero Bedford has formed a slate with newcomers Andrés Cano, who is also running for the House, and Betty Villegas, who is seeking the district’s Senate seat.
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