Early Ballots Verified Ahead of Schedule | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Maricopa County election workers just crushed their deadline, finishing signature verification on tens of thousands of early ballots in just six hours—way ahead of schedule. Working through the night, they’re speeding up the count while keeping security tight, a major win after past delays caused by “late early” ballots. The recorder was on the ground, thrilled by the record pace. Even with lower turnout in this primary, the efficiency is a strong sign for November, when the volume of mail-in ballots could skyrocket—and they’re hoping to keep the momentum going, possibly even finishing…