Joint Statement from Chair Brophy McGee and Vice Chair Lesko:
Ballot Tabulation Update:
Every morning following the start of ballot tabulation, the political parties confirm the digital counter on each machine that tracks the number of ballots counted by each tabulator to confirm it matches the number from the previous day - ensuring no ballots were tabulated on the machine overnight.
Today, during this process, the digital counter on one tabulator displayed an error message.
Staff immediately reviewed the count on the Election Management System log where ballot images and results are stored.
Ballots counted during the previous two days by this tabulator were accurately reflected in the Election Management System. This indicated that the issue was isolated to this single tabulator.
It is currently unclear why this single tabulator displayed an error message, but it has been removed from use for the rest of the cycle. Staff continue to research the error message.
In the meantime, out of an abundance of caution and to be completely transparent, ballots that were run on the tabulator in question will be backed out of the Election Management System (so they are not double counted) and run through a different tabulator. Ballots are segregated by day and tabulator, so it is known which ballots to re-run.
Political party observers will be present during the entire process.
This process set by Maricopa County to have the political party observers check each digital counter every day on every tabulator was created to address a situation like this and ensure integrity in the process.
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Tomorrow, October 23, is the last day to request a ballot by mail! To request a ballot visit Request.Maricopa.Vote.
¡Mañana, 23 de octubre, es el último día para solicitar una boleta por correo! Para solicitar una boleta visita Solicitud.Maricopa.Voto
TODAY: Chair @KateMcGeeAZ delivers the 2026 State of the County address in partnership with @phxchamber.
Chair Brophy McGee highlighted how Maricopa County is working with businesses & community partners to tackle some of the County’s biggest challenges, from clean air and public safety to housing, health care and infrastructure.
Here are a few highlights 👇
💰 Responsible government starts with every taxpayer dollar.
Maricopa County has cut its property tax rate six years in a row, carries no debt and remains $278 million below its maximum allowable tax levy.
🤝 It all comes down to people.
Maricopa County has 13,000 employees across 50+ agencies and departments working every day to serve our community.
This year, 78 County programs received National Association of Counties achievement awards for their impact and innovation.
That’s the state of Maricopa County: people working together, solving problems and building a stronger community.
Thank you to our employees, residents, business partners and government partners for being part of it.
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“Nearly $2.1 billion of Maricopa County’s $4.15 billion budget is dedicated to public safety, representing nearly half of all county spending.” - @KateMcGeeAZ, Chairwoman of the @MaricopaCounty Board of Supervisors
#SOTCounty26 @GPCpolicy
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We’re honored to welcome @KathyMcGeeAZ, Chairwoman of the @MaricopaCounty Board of Supervisors, to #SOTCounty26 as she highlights the County’s accomplishments, key initiatives and partnerships shaping the region’s future.@GPCpolicy
The STAR Call Center (602-506-1511) is operated by the County Treasurer, Assessor, and Recorder, with the Recorder's Office responsible for all election-related calls. @RecordersOffice fixed the issue w/ this hotline when it was brought to their attention Tuesday. Per a signed agreement, in effect since 1995, the Board of Supervisors does not have oversight of the call center.
Join us for the Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting streaming now on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=_7gS0I3n…
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Election Day is November 3! Make a plan for the General Election and find a Vote Center or secure drop box at Locations.Maricopa.Vote.
¡El día de la elección es el 3 de noviembre! Haz un plan para la Elección General y encuentra un Centro de Votación o un buzón electoral Seguro en Ubicaciones.Maricopa.Voto.
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Adoption special this week! 🐾 We're celebrating PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week by waiving adoption fees for adult large dogs at our Everyday Adoption Center and at our offsite PetSmart events through Sunday, Oct. 25: Maricopa.gov/AdoptPets.
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To drop off your ballot, head on over to a Vote Center or secure drop box! Find a location near you at Locations.Maricopa.Vote.
Para entregar tu boleta, acude a un Centro de Votación o a un buzón electoral seguro. Encuentra un lugar cerca de ti en Ubicaciones.Maricopa.Voto.
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We're hiring! Join us as a Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor and help support the November General Election. Apply at: maricopa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.c…
¡Estamos contratando! Únete a nosotros como Procesador Temporal de Pre-Tabulación de Boletas y ayuda en la Elección General de noviembre. Envía tu solicitud en: maricopa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.c…
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The Maricopa County Propane Fire Pit Program is back! Enjoy time with family and friends around a propane fire pit! Sign up today, visit Maricopa.gov/AQFirepit and learn how you can save $75 towards the purchase of a propane fire pit.


















