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El Mirage voters are gearing up for a pivotal primary on July 21st — not just picking a mayor, but reshaping City Hall with three contested council seats. Incumbent Mayor Alexis Hermosillo faces off against Councilmember Anita Norton-McDaniel and former Mayor John Garza, while two council incumbents battle five newcomers who’ve seized momentum from last year’s uprisings against wasteful spending. With a $117 million budget and 36,000 residents on the line, the stakes are high — especially as the city grapples with rapid growth and a controversial immigration detention facility nearby. Tensions run hotter behind the scenes: Norton-McDaniel is suing Hermosillo and others over alleged retaliation, adding drama to an already heated race. Low turnout in past elections makes this vote even more telling — and could set the stage for November runoffs, revealing exactly who El Mirage wants steering its future.

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