Maricopa County has officially began construction on a modern tabulation and election center that will redefine how elections are managed. Scheduled for completion in summer 2027, the new facility is set to significantly strengthen the County’s election infrastructure ahead of the 2028 election cycle.
Designed by architecture firm DLR Group and constructed by Core Construction, the facility will offer triple the existing warehouse space for storing election equipment and will more than double the County’s capacity for pre-tabulation processing and ballot tabulation. It also features enhanced security measures to protect ballots, voting equipment, and election personnel.
“This facility is a game-changer,” said Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for District 2. “Our priorities—following state law, ensuring transparency, and serving voters—are all embedded in this project. It raises the bar for election management across the country.”
Funding
The project’s $18 million construction contract was approved in February 2025, following initial design efforts that began back in September 2023. On May 22, Board members and project stakeholders marked the beginning of construction with an informal dirt toss ceremony at the site. A formal groundbreaking event had been planned for May 6 but was canceled due to medical emergencies.
Beyond improving processing capabilities, the new facility will also provide several features to improve public access and support staff operations. These include dedicated command centers for in-person voting coordination, a space for training and onboarding temporary election workers, media-friendly zones for election coverage, and expanded observation areas to ensure transparency throughout the process.
“Elections are about people—first and foremost, the voters, but also the professionals who make it all happen,” said Vice Chair Kate Brophy McGee of District 3. “The team behind this design focused on creating a facility that serves both groups. I truly believe this investment will make our already fair and free elections even better.”
As of April 2025, Maricopa County reported roughly 2.6 million registered voters—a significant jump from the 1.9 million registered just ten years ago. With this growing population, the construction of a new center is expected to play a pivotal role in ensuring the County can handle increasing demands with transparency and efficiency.
Once operational, the facility will house key election functions managed by both the Board of Supervisors and the Recorder’s Office, helping centralize operations under one secure roof.
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Maricopa County Election and Tabulation Center Project Factsheet
Project Overview
Facility: Modern Tabulation and Election Center
Location: Maricopa County, Arizona
Status: Construction commenced May 6, 2025
Completion: Summer 2027
Total Investment: $18 million construction contract
Capacity Expansion: Triple existing warehouse space for equipment storage
Processing Power: More than double pre-tabulation and ballot tabulation capacity
Project Timeline
September 2023: Initial design phase began
February 2025: $18M construction contract approved
May 22, 2025: Groundbreaking ceremony held
Summer 2027: Scheduled completion
2028: Operational for election cycle
Design & Construction Team
Architect: DLR Group
General Contractor: Core Construction
Construction on Maricopa County’s new Tabulation and Election Center: Key Features
Enhanced Security
Strengthened protection for ballots, voting equipment, and personnel
Centralized operations under secure roof
Operational Improvements
Dedicated command centers for in-person voting coordination
Training facilities for temporary election workers
Media zones for election coverage
Expanded public observation areas for transparency
Capacity Enhancements
Triple warehouse space for election equipment storage
Doubled pre-tabulation processing capacity
Doubled ballot tabulation capacity
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