Cochise County outlines November election IGAs, 18 vote centers and estimated costs for local districts

Elections staff briefed the Board July 17 on two intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) for Cochise County to administer November elections for the Wilcox and NACO school districts, and on a resolution to appoint 18 vote centers for the consolidated countywide election. The County’s elections presenter said Wilcox has about 4,005 registered active voters and its IGA would invoice roughly $3,000 (at $0.75 per active registered voter in the exhibit), while NACO has about 795 registered active voters and a proportionally smaller invoice. The presenter said the county uses the consolidated election dates established by state statute and that charter cities sometimes hold different dates, noting Douglas has separate timing under its charter. "With Wilcox, they have approximately 4,005 registered active voters. So, times that by 0.75¢. So, their fee will be approximately around 3,000," elections staff said. The elections presenter also reviewed turnout from a recent special election: active registered voters were about 17,800 with turnout near 15% (roughly 3,500 votes). The Board reviewed the proposed list of 18 vote‑center locations and confirmed that voters may use any vote center in the county during early voting and on Election Day, consistent with consolidated voting procedures. County staff noted that being the administering jurisdiction typically saves local entities money compared with running separate elections. The work‑session review was informational; final IGA approval and the vote‑center resolution were scheduled for the Board’s regular meeting agenda.