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LATEST INFORMATION
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The Ballots
Have Been
Counted
Almost 800,000 voters cast a ballot.
See results here
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Nearly All Ballots Reported in Maricopa County
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The Maricopa County Elections Department has counted nearly all August Primary Election ballots. The county is on track to count more Primary Election ballots than ever before. While there have been some social media rumblings about the speed, over the last two decades its taken 7-10 days to count all Primary Election ballots. The reason? Arizona’s elections laws provide flexibility for voters, but require stringent security, oversight and checks on the system to ensure only valid ballots are counted. Some of the statutorily required efforts include:
- 100% signature verification review
- Signature curing
- Bipartisan ballot processing
- Provisional ballot research
Once early ballots are signature verified and separated from their envelope, the ballots are tabulated with observers present on equipment that is not connected to the internet. In Maricopa County, we can count 110,000-140,000 ballots a day on average. When a contest has a write-in candidate or potential overvote, the equipment is programmed to send a digital image of that ballot to a bipartisan adjudication team of two to read the write-in candidate’s name and review and determine if the voter marked a true overvote.
On Saturday Maricopa County's political parties completed a hand count audit of four races including Governor and U.S. Senator on 5,000 early ballots and ballots from five Vote Centers. This is a key step to ensure the accuracy of the Primary Election. The hand count boards confirmed the results match the tabulation equipment.
Once all ballots are counted, the county will conduct a post-election accuracy test on the equipment and the Board of Supervisors is set to canvass the election on August 15.
See unofficial results at Results.Maricopa.Vote.
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As Monkeypox spreads, the U.S. has Declared a Public Health Emergency.
The Biden administration declared a public health emergency (PHE) for monkeypox, signaling new urgency as cases rise in the U.S. Since the first case was identified in the U.S. in May, the total number of cases has risen to 6,617, according to the latest data from the CDC; last week, there were fewer than 5,000 cases in the U.S.
Maricopa County Public Health’s new page, Maricopa.gov/monkeypox, has more details on monkeypox, including:
- Signs and symptoms
- Prevention tips
- Who is eligible for vaccine
- How to get notified of upcoming vaccine opportunities
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NEWS BITES
Deer Valley Bridge Opening
It’s here! The 711 ft. Deer Valley Bridge is open to drivers. This weekend, we celebrated the new connection in the Northwest Valley with residents and the City of Peoria.
The Deer Valley Road Bridge will improve traffic flow, give emergency vehicles a direct route to residents living in unincorporated Maricopa County and provide a shorter drive time for residents commuting to and from the City of Peoria.
Read more about the project here.
What to do if you Get Caught in a Dust Storm
- Stop and pull over as far as you safely can.
- Turn off the lights, including emergency light and take your foot off the brake pedal.
- Stay in the vehicle with seatbelt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
Learn more about dust storm safety.
Maricopa County Libraries Still Offering Free at-Home COVID-19 Tests
Whether you’re returning from summer travel or have plans to meet with friends but start feeling a little sick, it’s a good idea to play safe and get tested.
More information about free COVID-19 tests.
Back to School Immunizations
Are your little learners ready for school? If school immunizations are still on your to-do list, The Maricopa County Department of Public Health can help with no-cost immunizations available at their clinics.
Find a free vaccination clinic near you.
MCACC Employees Work Like Dogs!
Our staff and volunteers at Animal Care and Control work like dogs to find homes for the pets that come through their doors. Thanks to their efforts, our shelters find positive outcomes for around 95 percent of animals in their care!
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PETS AND PLACES
Pet of the Week
 Clover arrived at the shelter in January and is now the longest resident at MCACC. She's a super fun, wiggly, and playful girl who adores spending time with her friends. She's very friendly and loves attention but is also happy to entertain herself with toys if you're too busy to play. With a patient introduction, she may do well with kids and/or other dogs in her new family. Clover's adoption fee is only $25, and includes her spay, microchip, vaccinations and more! Visit pets.maricopa.gov to learn how you can adopt your new best friend today!
Job of the Week
 We are looking for Call Center support!
Walk in and walk out with a job! Join us for our on-the-spot hiring event Wednesday, August 10th, from 9am-12pm on the second floor of the Administrative Building, 301 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, Arizona 85003. We will be hiring Temporary Call Center Support Representatives. Free parking is available on 5th Avenue and Jefferson Street. Want to get ahead of the game? Submit your application today at Jobs.Maricopa.gov. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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