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UpdateArizonaMonday, November 2, 2026

Maricopa County officials addressed federal monitors before Election Day

Officials held a news conference the day before Election Day to discuss federal observers and preparations.

Reporting by
AZ Family
“Maricopa County election officials address federal monitors, vow smooth Election Day”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

Maricopa County election officials held a news conference Monday to address the presence of federal monitors and promise a smooth Election Day on Tuesday. Deputy Elections Director Jennifer Liewer said federal observers were also present for the primary and past elections. Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee said the county has backup plans in place.1

Officials confirmed weekend flooding did not affect polling locations, with two exceptions due to power outages. The county anticipated 250,000 voters would vote in person and another 250,000 would drop off ballots in person on Election Day.1

250,000
voters anticipated to vote in person on Election Day1
250,000
voters anticipated to drop off ballots in person on Election Day1
What it means in Arizona

What this means for Arizona voters

Mail ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.2

Key dates in Arizona

Election Day in -1 days
  1. Mon, Oct 5 · passed
    Registration deadline
  2. Wed, Oct 7 · passed
    Early voting begins
  3. Fri, Oct 23 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Fri, Oct 30 · passed
    Early voting ends
  5. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day; Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Mon, Nov 23 · 19 days
    State certification

Every date in Arizona, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. AZ Family, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxOZjVucW1ZbzhFTkVUNjRzcXRueTljZGlxQ1FrREdyakFBWVZPMXFZRTlqX3ctaXBHVW9Lb3MtaVE0VUdBRTZiN3VseFNpQ0lFa3l1NVItTGxKdERma3U5RmFLMXJwenduMHFwNmh3YUFTdzRFYUtvekhGUmQ5R1JVNUIwcFpHWlIxX2toa2RocDg0TUI2NFE4MnRn0gGuAUFVX3lxTE5FMkZ6M1lwSWppdzlBQmM2YkcwSl9vX0Fud0FxemsyRDAyNXdxNXd2NC1IajBfWWVzVlF6bVFWZ1Iwa3ZzWkZLcXd4YlNBT0tZbTFfR3pwN1BCWjVWaE1IQXZaSDhFT29ELUY3MkdWSjN0M2xiRWxHQXl4UW1TZ0E1WThISkllOHpfNEtieXlHN25qNXQweXZTNnlYSEFjb0xDOWpfSmdsX193NHpTdw?oc=5 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Arizona Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/arizona/

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