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Construction Begins on Maricopa County’s Next-Gen Election and Tabulation Center

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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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A close-up, south-facing rendering of the future Tabulation and Election Center’s front entrance, created by project architect DLR Group.

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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