Welcome Stephen Richer continues to lead the Maricopa County Recorder's Office with knowledge and dedication to meeting the needs of voters, improving processes and procedures, and instilling confidence in Maricopa County elections.
When 2024 votes are cast in Maricopa, you can be confident that Recorder Richer has dedicated his tenure to providing a reliable and principled early voting experience. His dedication, ethical approach, and moral compass have made Arizona one of the best voting systems in the nation.
Many people don't know that fast-growing Maricopa County is the second largest voting jurisdiction in the United States, after Los Angeles County. The number of eligible voters continues to grow, with Republicans, Democrats and so-called “independents” each making up one-third of the electorate, making the county more competitive than ever. This often prevents the media from “calling” elections because race is an issue.
As an example, if you look at the state's 2022 attorney general race, that race was only 280 votes apart. This is unlike states like California, where one party has a built-in near-insurmountable registration lead and therefore is open to voting after a first-day decline in voting numbers. This means that they have been waiting with bated breath for an update on the number of votes. First and foremost, accuracy is important. Thanks to Recorder Richer's diligence, voters can be confident that their votes will be counted correctly.
Recorder Richer has undergone upgrades since taking office in 2021, one of which includes enhancements to the signature verification process.recorder Hired 41 temporary workers To work on signature verification during the 2022 election (29 temporary staff in 2020). The full-time and temporary employees verifying the signatures were all properly trained and prepared for this major undertaking. Another example of his is the diligent work of Recorder Richer and his team to answer voters' questions accurately and in a timely manner. They said he responded to more than 40,000 emails during his 2022 campaign, often in just a few minutes. Monitoring the effectiveness of all systems across your office will help you better serve voters and provide confidence in the election process.
It is the Recorder's responsibility to record public records and maintain voter registration (one of Recorder Richer's priorities is to ensure voter lists are registered) clean and up to date), manage early voting. The popularity of early voting continues to exceed expectations, with 84% of eligible voters voting early in the 2022 general election. In response to this high demand, Recorder Richer and his team ensure that identified voters have access to the information and resources they need, that early voters know the recommended return deadlines, and that they are trained once the election begins. We are now able to deploy a large number of signature verifiers. Voters who wish to vote should not miss out. Many people have strong opinions on all issues, and voting allows them to make their voices heard. Preserving democracy and protecting rights has never been more important.
Recorder Richer, along with a dedicated and conscientious staff, will continue to improve our already robust voting system despite continuing death threats, conspiracy theories, and unwarranted personal attacks from those who still cannot accept defeat. We are working hard to achieve this goal. While many politicians today are letting people down by not putting people first, Recorder Richer and his team are committed to returning calls, answering questions instantly, and continuing to connect with voters. shows a striking contrast.
Recorder Richer and his team want everyone to have a positive government experience and are committed to serving the voters of Maricopa County and providing them with information and resources. It is extremely important that the public understand this.
Just the Facts is a resource that fights misinformation and distortions of the truth. https://elections.maricopa.gov/voting/just-the-facts.html
Get ready to vote Includes personalized election information, details about upcoming elections, and more.
If you have questions or comments, please email the Recorder's Office. [email protected].
Interested groups and organizations are welcome to tour the Maricopa Tabulation and Election Center (MCTEC) in downtown Phoenix. And check out local news sources. Recorder Richer regularly answers media questions and participates in interviews with the aim of keeping the public informed.
Voting today should be an accessible and easy process. Recorder Richer has made voting in Maricopa County a top priority. Voters can be confident that the person they select for the job is working hard 24/7 to provide a secure voting system across the county.
Not just Recorder Richer. Arizona State Capitol Times He's this year's leader, but he's a leader for all Arizonians.
-Joanie Rose
