Arizona Tests ID Option for Faster Ballot Counts | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Arizona just rolled out a bold new twist to speed up election counting: voters could show ID instead of having election workers verify their signatures on mail-in ballots. In the recent primary, Maricopa County saw a dramatic speed-up in processing early ballots thanks to the change, pushed by Republicans to cut down on delays — especially for ballots dropped off near Election Day. But it’s not a perfect fix: Pima County hit snags, and it’s unclear if voters will flock to the option in November’s high-stakes general election. While officials in Maricopa call it a “milestone,” critics note the…