Nogales Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

David
Ruiz

David Ruiz is running for mayor of Nogales in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jorge Maldonado.

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The race · Mayor

About: Retired member of the Arizona Air National Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. This is his first run for Nogales city office.

4 sourced

01Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Santa Cruz County Sheriff in 2020 as a Democratic candidate (lost).
Own statementSanta Cruz County · Aug 4, 2020 Link

02Water rates1 sourced position

as reported by Nogales International; not a direct quote
Advocates a study session or forensic audit of the water fund before adjusting rates.
Own statementNogales International Link

03City Hall reform1 sourced position

as reported by Nogales International; not a direct quote
Is running on a platform centered on transparency and structural reform at City Hall.
Own statementNogales International Link

04City revenue1 sourced position

as reported by Nogales International; not a direct quote
Supports incentivizing business investment and encouraging residents to shop locally to diversify municipal revenue.
Own statementNogales International Link

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