Welcome to Decision 2024: The Future of Arizona Elections

This weekend, former President Donald Trump repeated a baseless attack he’s used in recent weeks, claiming that if he loses the election it will only be due to “rampant cheating” by Democrats. In response to this rhetoric, leaders of Maricopa County are vowing not to be deterred or distracted in the final two months before Election Day.

Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates made it clear that their election workers will not be intimidated by any candidates. Despite facing threats in previous elections, Gates emphasized the importance of trusting the election process and respecting the efforts of those involved.

In response to Trump’s latest remarks, elections officials across the country condemned his statements, citing the potential for unrest and erosion of trust in the electoral process. Despite these challenges, the Maricopa County Board approved 236 voting centers for November, a record number that will provide 35% more voting booths compared to 2020.

Board members also warned that Arizona may not know the results of major contests until days after the election due to factors such as tight presidential races, same-day ballot drop-off options, and new auditing requirements. Supervisor Thomas Galvin emphasized that they are simply following the guidelines set by the legislature.

Key notes for the upcoming election include the use of a 2-page ballot, expected voter registration numbers, and the increase in ballot drop-offs on Election Day. In-person voting is projected to take 11-12 minutes on average, and voters can use a cell phone app to check wait times at each voting center.

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