Arizona Elections Procedures Manual and Voting Equipment Certification
Summary
A public commenter demanded the Board clearly state its position on election law, voting machines and certification, citing the 2022 indictments of two former supervisors. Chairman Antenori responded by reading a state statute on election procedures.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal impact for current vote centers; potential additional staffing and resource costs if a Portal site is added.
Voters seeking clarity on how the Board will handle certification.
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Mentions & discussions (13)
Special / Executive Session Board of Supervisors Meeting (Closed) — October 13, 2026
The county is pressing state and federal officials to explain why 11 pages of the Elections Procedures Manual dealing with voting equipment testing and certification were removed without consulting county boards. Supervisors worry that vacancies on the Election Assistance Commission mean no one is overseeing the labs that certify voting equipment.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting — October 13, 2026
A public commenter demanded the Board clearly state its position on election law, voting machines and certification, citing the 2022 indictments of two former supervisors. Chairman Antenori responded by reading a state statute on election procedures.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting — September 8, 2026
The county is preparing for the upcoming general election by approving 13 intergovernmental agreements, establishing an emergency voting center at the Bisbee Recorder's Office, and designating early voting sites and ballot drop box locations.
Work Session Board of Supervisors (Work) — September 3, 2026
Supervisors raised concerns over missing pages in the 2019 Elections Procedures Manual and federal voting machine certification rules, planning a future work session to investigate further.
Work Session Board of Supervisors (Work) — August 6, 2026
The Board discussed drafting an inquiry letter to the Secretary of State regarding voting system accreditation following federal commission vacancies.
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting — July 30, 2026
Cochise County certified its primary election results, showing a 28.4% voter turnout. Officials discussed poll worker feedback surveys and a successful 100% match on the post-election hand-count audit.
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting — July 18, 2026
The county had to hold a special Saturday meeting after realizing they forgot to pass a resolution for Monday emergency voting. The new resolution ensures voters dealing with unexpected emergencies right before Election Day still get a chance to vote.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting — July 14, 2026
The county updated fees charged to local jurisdictions for administering off-cycle elections and discussed new mail-in ballot drop-off options under recent state legislation.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting — February 24, 2026
The county approved its 2026 election vote center locations while committing to study whether a voting center can be restored in Portal.
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