RE-ELECT SARA MAE WILLIAMS
for Four More Years...
Hi, my name is Sara Mae Williams.
MY HISTORY
My history runs deep in Precinct 3. As a young child, I lived part-time with my beloved grandmother in Topawa, AZ. Growing up with her—a strong Tohono O'odham woman—in a community of resilient people greatly shaped who I am. School and work took me out of state, but I always felt that something was missing. I knew my heart was still in Southern Arizona.
MY SERVICE
By the time the primary election arrives on August 4, 2026, I will be nearing the completion of my first four‑year term. Serving on the bench has taught me a tremendous amount and has also brought significant challenges.
During my tenure, I’ve worked to modernize outdated technology and address long‑standing infrastructure issues, including recurring power outages and extreme heat caused by aging AC units. Through persistence and advocacy, I secured nearly $500,000 in technology and equipment upgrades to improve court operations and better serve our community.
I am proud to be the first elected Tohono O'odham Nation Justice of the Peace, and I am equally honored to have been selected by the Pima County JP Bench to serve a two‑year term as the Pima County Presiding Justice of the Peace.
As a leader, I have faced challenges both great and small, but I never give up. I will always continue fighting for justice for all.
MY EDUCATION
After 7 years of service to my Baboquivari Unified School District, I decided it was time to further my formal education by obtaining my A.A. in Political Science from Pima Community College. I graduated with my Elementary Education Degree from University of Arizona and I will be pursuing a Master's Degree in Legal Studies next semester.
Sara Mae Williams
EDUCATION:
University of Arizona, Indigenous Teacher Education Project (ITEP), Elementary Education B.A., Dec 2022
Pima Community College, Political Science A.A., Dec 2020
LEADERSHIP:
Chukut Kuk District Member, West Village Communities: Kots Kuk Village
Tohono O'odham Nation Legislative Council - Alternate, Chukut Kuk District, 2009 - 2013
Baboquivari Unified School District, Governing Board Member, 2011 - 2020
Baboquivari Unified School District, Subcommittee Chair: Addressed Truancy and related causes, 2012-2013, 2013-2014
National School Boards Association, American Indian/Alaskan Native Caucus,
President, 2015 - 2017,
President-elect, 2013 - 2015
Arizona School Board Association, Pima County Co-Director, 2012 - 2014
Arizona School Board Association, Hispanic Native American Indian Caucus, Director, Region II, 2013-2014
Arizona State Impact Aid Association, Member
National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, Member
Pima County Superintendent and School Board Member Collaborative, Member
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