Maricopa County Advances Election Infrastructure with New Facility
In a significant stride towards enhancing election administration, Maricopa County has initiated the construction of a cutting-edge tabulation and election center. Scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027, this facility aims to bolster the County’s election processes by ensuring secure, efficient, and transparent pre-tabulation and ballot tabulation operations.
“When it comes to running elections, three things are of the utmost importance to me: following State law as prescribed by the Legislature, transparency, and focusing on what best serves Maricopa County voters,” stated Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 2. “This facility is a momentous step forward in achieving all three objectives and setting a new bar for how elections are run nationwide.”
Watch the above video to learn more about the brand-new tabulation and election center, projected to open in Summer 2027.
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The facility will significantly increase the available warehouse space for equipment storage, tripling its size, and more than doubling the capacity for pre-tabulation processing and ballot tabulation.
“I have always believed that elections are about people – voters, first and foremost, but also about the people who plan for and administer elections,” said Vice Chair Kate Brophy McGee, District 3. “The project team that designed this building did so with a focus on people, and I truly believe that this facility is in the public’s best interest and will make our free and fair elections run even better.”
The facility will feature command centers to support in-person voting, training spaces for temporary election workers, expanded observation areas, and a media-friendly environment for election coverage.
Pictured: A south-facing rendering of the future tabulation and election center created by project architect, DLR Group.
“Responsible governance equals good business, and that invites trust from our customers: Maricopa County residents,” mentioned Supervisor Mark Stewart, District 1. “As the county grows, we will continue to invest in solutions that prioritize customer service and voter integrity. This marks an exciting new chapter of efficiency and transparency. I will continue to work with the Recorder to ensure his needs are met while being mindful of taxpayer dollars.”
Designed by DLR Group, the facility incorporates various security features to protect elections staff, tabulation equipment, and ballots. It will house election functions reporting to both the Board of Supervisors and the Recorder’s Office.
“All of us on the Board are united in our commitment to improving election administration in Maricopa County and building trust among voters,” said Supervisor Debbie Lesko, District 4. “We’ve done that by advocating for changes to state election law, approving a comprehensive, independent election audit, and now building this brand-new elections facility. It is my hope that the many steps we are taking will instill even more confidence in our elections processes.”
Pictured: A south-facing, close-up rendering of the future tabulation and election center’s front entrance created by project architect, DLR Group.
The design phase commenced in September 2023, with the first construction contract approved in February 2025 by the Board of Supervisors. The facility’s completion is anticipated for summer 2027, with operations set to begin in time for the 2028 election cycle.
“I’ve been involved in election administration for a long time, and it’s been incredible to see our processes evolve for the better,” said Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 5. “We’ve grown exponentially to 2.6 million registered voters and gone from elections that weren’t close to a divided electorate where our races are closer than ever. The way this facility was designed will be looked at by other jurisdictions as a model in efficient, transparent election administration.”
Pictured: Hans Papke of DLR Group, Supervisor Steve Gallardo, Vice Chair Kate Brophy McGee, Chairman Thomas Galvin, Supervisor Mark Stewart, and Tamara Jamison of CORE Construction participate in an informal dirt toss ceremony for the new tabulation and election center on May 21.
The Board of Supervisors and key project partners gathered for an informal dirt toss ceremony on May 22 after the originally scheduled May 6 Groundbreaking Ceremony was postponed due to medical emergencies.
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