Maricopa County election 2024: Voters to decide county leadership races

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This year's election will be a pivotal one for Arizona's county governments.

In Maricopa County, the most populous in Arizona, all of the top seats are up for grabs. Voters will weigh in on county supervisors, who serve on a five-member board responsible for setting a vision and direction for the region.

The county recorder, who maintains voter registration records and administers early voting, will be on the ballot. Voters will also decide the county's next assessor and treasurer, though the GOP incumbent is unopposed in the treasurer's race.

Voters in the July 30 primary selected the Democrats and Republicans who will square off against one another in the November general election.

Maricopa County supervisors

The five Maricopa County supervisors directly control the county's $4.5 billion checkbook. That gives them authority over the resources of the Sheriff's Office, County Attorney's Office and other departments with elected heads.

The supervisors serve as the municipal body for those living in unincorporated areas of the county, who aren't residents of cities or towns and do not get the same amenities as those who are.

Supervisor spots are highly coveted by Arizona politicians, often serving as a stepping stone to higher political office. Supervisors are not term-limited, and all of the seats on the board will be up for election in 2024.

Coverage of the Maricopa County supervisors:

• Crossing party lines: Board Chair Jack Sellers endorses Democrat over Republican who beat him in primary

• District 1 debate: Democrat Navarro, Republican Stewart lay out their plans for economic development

• District 2 debate: Democat Valenzuela participates in Q&A after Republican Brophy McGee declines to debate

• County budget: Maricopa County is headed into a new fiscal year with a $3.87 billion budget that will fund new buildings, new staff and more

• In their words: We asked all the candidates for county supervisor six questions. Here’s what they said in District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4 and District 5

• Maricopa County elections: Here's who is running for county supervisor

• No signs, stay seated: Maricopa County passes new rules to maintain order at board of supervisor meetings

• Late finance reports: Two candidates for county positions that oversee campaign finance failed to turn in their most recent reports on time. Here's why it matters

Maricopa County supervisor's race voter guide

Maricopa County recorder

The county recorder manages public records, including property documents and governmental information.

The recorder is also responsible for maintaining voter registration records and administering early voting, including mailing out early ballots, providing on-site early voting locations and verifying voter signatures on early ballot affidavits and petitions.

The recorder holds tremendous power over how elections are run within the county, and previous politicians in the position have pushed massive changes to the way their county votes.

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer lost his primary to Republican state lawmaker Justin Heap, who will face Democrat Timothy Stringham in the fall.

Coverage of the recorders' race:

• Recorder's debate: 30-minute event focuses on Democrat Stringham after Republican Heap doesn't appear

• Recorder's race preview: Primary upset gives Maricopa County voters stark choice

• How should election officials handle rejected voters? Arizona's counties are divided

• In their words: We asked all the Maricopa County recorder candidates five questions. Here’s what they said

• In the courts: Kari Lake is seeking to forfeit the ability to defend herself in a defamation lawsuit brought by a county recorder. Here's why

• Streamlining workflow: Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer is exploring using artificial intelligence to aid in pulling data from voter registration forms and other recorded documents

Maricopa County recorder's race voter guide

Maricopa County assessor

The assessor is responsible for identifying, mapping and assessing all properties in their county.

It's a job that is little known but vitally important. The assessor determines the value of properties, which dictates how much a property owner pays in taxes, and works with other county offices to maintain records and provide valuation information.

Both Maricopa County assessor candidates, Republican Eddie Cook and Democrat Gregory Freeman, ran unopposed in their primaries.

Maricopa County assessor's race voter guide

Maricopa County treasurer

County treasurers act as the county tax collector and safeguards the county's money.

They are responsible for disbursing money from the county treasury and pursuing those who have not paid their county taxes. They receive all county revenues, manage credit accounts and invest county funds with guidance from county supervisors.

They also serve as treasurer for all schools and special districts within their county.

Incumbent John Allen defeated challenger William Lichtsinn in the GOP primary for Maricopa County treasurer. He is unopposed in November.

See all the races for Arizona

Voter guide: Election Day is Nov. 5. Here is a guide to help you learn about all the candidates and the voting and tabulating process.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Maricopa County election 2024: Leadership races up for grabs