pima county reports record surge in early voter turnout ahead of primary election.
TUCSON, ARIZONA — The pima county Elections Department announced Monday that early voter turnout has reached a record high, with over 150,000 ballots cast as of the close of business, surpassing figures from the previous two primary elections combined. According to officials, processing delays have emerged at the county’s central counting facility due to a higher-than-anticipated volume of mail-in ballots and a shortage of signature verification staff. The department expects to confirm results by the end of the week, pending resolution of the current backlog. This development occurs amid a statewide effort to modernize voting procedures, with pima county serving as a key test case for expanded early voting access in Arizona.