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5 candidates interested in 3 Peoria council seats

Mesquite District appears to be competitive this year

The city of Peoria is gearing up for an election to fill city council seats of three districts,

Arianna Grainey

The city of Peoria is gearing up for an election to fill city council seats of three districts, and a handful of candidates have filed statements of interest to run.

The terms for council members in the Ironwood, Mesquite and Willow districts expire January 2025, so a primary election will be conducted to fill the upcoming vacancies.

The primary election will be July 30, and if needed, a run-off will be on the Nov. 5 general election.

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