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Danielle Ricker of Temecula and Angel Ponce of Escondido, both 31, were killed in January 2023.

Danielle Ricker of Temecula and Angel Ponce of Escondido, both 31, were killed in January 2023.

Danielle Ricker of Temecula and Angel Ponce of Escondido, both 31, were killed in January 2023.

Here are three important elections to watch in the southwest Valley next year.

Angel Ponce of Escondido and Danielle Ricker of Temecula, both 31, were fatally shot in January.

Angel Ponce of Escondido and Danielle Ricker of Temecula, both 31, were fatally shot in January.

Angel Ponce of Escondido and Danielle Ricker of Temecula, both 31, were fatally shot in January.

The Arizona Republic asked each candidate to answer four questions on city issues, ranging from water use to housing affordability.

Among the contests are a competitive mayoral race in Chandler and four of six council seats up for grabs in Peoria.