Maricopa County has commenced construction on a new tabulation and election center, expected to open in the summer of 2027. This facility aims to enhance the county’s election administration by supporting pre-tabulation processing and ballot tabulation securely and transparently.
Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 2, stated, “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.” He emphasized that this facility is a significant step toward achieving these objectives.
The new center will triple warehouse space for equipment storage and more than double processing capacity. Vice Chair Kate Brophy McGee from District 3 highlighted the project’s focus on people: “I have always believed that elections are about people – voters, first and foremost, but also about the people who plan for and administer elections.”
The facility will include command centers for in-person voting support, spaces for training temporary workers, expanded observation areas, and media-friendly spaces. Supervisor Mark Stewart from District 1 noted that responsible governance builds trust with residents: “As the county grows, we will continue to invest in solutions that prioritize customer service and voter integrity.”
Designed by DLR Group with security enhancements in mind, the facility will house election functions under both the Board of Supervisors and Recorder’s Office. Supervisor Debbie Lesko from District 4 expressed commitment to improving election administration: “All of us on the Board are united in our commitment… building trust among voters.”
The design phase began in September 2023; construction was approved in February 2025. The project is set for completion by general contractor Core Construction for use during the 2028 election cycle. Supervisor Steve Gallardo from District 5 remarked on evolving processes: “We’ve grown exponentially… The way this facility was designed will be looked at by other jurisdictions as a model.”
A dirt toss ceremony took place on May 22 after a planned groundbreaking event was canceled due to medical emergencies.
