Pima County Board certifies July 15 special primary after elections office reports clean tests and audit

The Pima County Board of Supervisors on July 28, 2025, unanimously approved the canvas of results from the July 15 special primary election after the county elections director told the board voting equipment passed multiple logic-and-accuracy tests and a post‑election hand‑count audit found no discrepancies.

Pima County Elections Director Miss Hargrove told the board that the county conducted three rounds of logic‑and‑accuracy testing before tabulation — an internal test, a party‑observed test with Republican and Democratic observers, and a Secretary of State test conducted on June 13 — and that the tests passed. Hargrove said the elections office also completed a hand‑count audit on July 19 with Democratic, Republican and Green Party representatives and that the audit showed no discrepancies. "I certify that this was done, and I recommend that the board approve the results and certify the election," Hargrove said.

Hargrove reported 58,162 ballots were cast in the special primary: 53,468 early ballots, 4,558 ballots at the polls, and 136 provisional ballots. She said all 58 vote centers opened without major issues on election day, county staff processed early ballots and on‑site voting, and new 24/7 drop boxes were used by thousands of voters. The elections office also reached more than 500 voters to resolve ballot issues so their votes could be counted.

Supervisor Steve Cano (District 5) praised county staff for running the election, saying, "That's responsive government, and that's what real public service looks like." Chair Scott moved to approve the canvas; Supervisor Hines seconded the motion. The board voted 5‑0 to approve the canvas.

The meeting was convened as a special session for the single agenda item required by state law that county canvasses of primary elections occur no later than the second Monday after the election. With the canvas approved, the board adjourned.