Vote By Mail Increased Turnout

For the general election, 85,340 people cast ballots. In 2009, 74,168 people voted; in 2003, 77,857 people voted; and in 1999, 86,180 people voted.  In the 1999 election, in addition to the four political contests, Tucson voters considered an initiative dealing with CAP water.

VOTE BY MAIL – WARD BREAKDOWN

2009 – Hybrid (Polling and PEVL)
2011 – Vote by mail

Ballots Cast 2009 2011 Increased %

Ward 1 9272 11667 2495        26.9%

Ward 2 20211 22025 1814 8.9%

Ward 3 8908 10448 1540 17.2%

Ward 4 15546 18039 2493 16.0%

Ward 5 5853 7884 2031 34.7%

Ward 6 14378 15294 916 6.4%