Today, 2003 Tucson mayoral election is a topic that continues to generate interest and debate in society. From its origins to the present, 2003 Tucson mayoral election has occupied a prominent place in history, influencing different aspects of culture, politics, technology and daily life. Over the years, it has become a topic of study and reflection for academics, researchers and professionals from various disciplines. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to 2003 Tucson mayoral election, from its impact on society to its possible implications for the future.
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The 2003 Tucson mayoral election occurred on November 4, 2003 to elect the mayor of Tucson, and occurred coinciding with the elections to the Tucson City Council wards 1, 2 and 4. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Bob Walkup.
Primaries were held for the Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican parties on September 9, 2003.
The Democratic Party saw Tom Volgy win 10,365 votes, or 97.67% of the vote. He was originally challenged by Paul Wallace for the nomination, but Wallace formally withdrew his candidacy.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Thomas Volgy | 10,365 | 97.67 | |
Democratic | Write-in | 2.33 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Libertarian | Kimberly Swanson | 79 | 60.31 | |
Libertarian | Other write-in | 39.69 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Walkup (incumbent) | 6,105 | 97.70 | |
Republican | Write-in | 2.3 |
Patricia Irish unsuccessfully sought to run with no party affiliation, but did not garner enough signatures.
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Thomas Volgey (D) |
Bob Walkup (R) |
Kimberly Swanson (L) |
Other / Undecided |
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SurveyUSA | October 31– November 2, 2003 | 423 (CV) | ± 4.9% | 50% | 44% | 4% | 1% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Walkup (incumbent) | 38,364 | 49.51 | |
Democratic | Thomas Volgy | 36,990 | 47.73 | |
Libertarian | Kimberly Swanson write-in | 2,071 | 2.67 | |
Write-in | Jesus Christ | 2 | 0.00 | |
Write-in | Stephen "The Penneyman" Baker | 0 | 0.00 |