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Supervisors authorize June special election vote‑center plan after questions on rural access
Summary
The board approved a resolution authorizing vote centers for a special congressional election. County elections staff said rural voters without in‑precinct facilities can request mailed ballots or sign up for permanent early voting; some residents raised access and civil‑rights concerns during public comment.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of vote centers and the proposed locations for an upcoming special congressional election.
Elections Director Scott Jarrett and Assistant County Manager Zach Shura told the board the plan complies with state and federal law and that voters in two small rural precincts without a convenient public building still have options: they can sign up for the active early‑voting list to receive ballots automatically, or they can request a one‑time mailed ballot and return it during the 27‑day early‑voting period. Jarrett said the county would mail…
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