This year’s election is a critical one for county governments in Arizona.
All of the top seats in Maricopa County, Arizona’s most populous county, are up for grabs. Voters will weigh in on the county supervisors, members of the five-member board responsible for setting the region’s vision and direction.
The county recorder, who maintains voter registration records and administers early voting, will participate in the vote. Voters will also decide the county’s next assessor and treasurer, and there is no opposition to the Republican incumbent in the treasurer’s race.
Voters in the July 30 primary chose the Democratic and Republican parties who will face off in the November general election.
Maricopa County Supervisor
Maricopa County’s five supervisors have direct control over the county’s $4.5 billion checkbook. This gives authority over the resources of the sheriff’s office, county attorney’s office, and other departments with elected leaders.
Supervisors serve as a municipality for those who are not residents of a city or town and live in unincorporated areas within the county who do not receive the same amenities as residents of a city or town.
Supervisor positions are highly coveted by Arizona politicians and often serve as a stepping stone to higher political office. There are no term limits for supervisors, and all seats on the board are up for election in 2024.
Maricopa County Supervisor Scope:
Voter Guide for Maricopa County Supervisors
Maricopa County Recorder
County recorders manage public records such as property documents and government information.
The recorder maintains voter registration records and administers early voting, including mailing out early ballots, providing on-site early voting locations, and verifying voter signatures on early voting affidavits and petitions. I will also be in charge of
The recorder has tremendous power over how elections are conducted in the county, and previous politicians who held the office have pushed for major changes to how the county votes.
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer lost his primary election to Republican state Rep. Justin Heap, who will face Democrat Timothy Stringham in the fall.
Recorder race coverage:
Maricopa County Recorder’s Racial Voter Guide
Maricopa County Assessor
The appraiser is responsible for identifying, mapping, and valuing all properties in the county.
Although it is little known, it is a very important work. Assessors determine the value of real estate, which determines the taxes paid by property owners, and work with other county offices to maintain records and provide valuation information.
Maricopa County Assessor candidates Republican Eddie Cook and Democrat Gregory Freeman both ran unopposed in the primary.
Maricopa County Assessor Election Voter Guide
Maricopa County Treasurer
The county treasurer acts as the county’s tax collector and protects the county’s money.
They are responsible for disbursing funds from the county treasury and tracking down those who do not pay county taxes. They receive all county revenue, manage credit accounts, and invest county funds with guidance from county supervisors.
They also serve as treasurers for all schools and special districts in the county.
Incumbent John Allen defeated challenger William Lichtszyn in the Republican primary for Maricopa County Treasurer. He will be unopposed in November.
