POTENTIAL CROWDED DISTRICT ONE SUPERVISORS RACE

posted by Andrea Kelly

Most of the incumbent Pima County supervisors are running for reelection in 2012, according to county election records. But Republican Ann Day announced this year she's not seeking another term in her northwest side District 1.

The open seat has attracted interest from members of both parties, with three official candidates so far, and two considering a run.

Republican Matt Caldwell is running for the seat. Ally Miller is also in the race as a Republican, she may be recognizable to some Pima residents as the person who started a recall campaign against Democrat Supervisor Sharon Bronson. Republican Stuart McDaniel is filed as a candidate, he worked on Jesse Kelly's congressional campaign in 2010.

State Rep. Vic Williams, the Republican representing Legislative District 26, is considering running for the seat. He already represents many of the same voters, as the legislative district overlaps significantly with the county supervisor district.

Former State Rep. Nancy Young Wright is also exploring a run in the district, though she's the only Democrat so far showing interest. Like Williams, she represented Legislative District 26 before she lost her bid for reelection last year.

Incumbent Republican Ray Carroll is running for reelection in District 4, as are incumbent Democrats Sharon Bronson in District 3, and Richard Elias in District 5. Though he has not yet filed paperwork to become a candidate, Democrat Ramón Valadez said he plans to seek reelection in his District 2.