Maricopa County leader concerned after signature rejection rate doubles in 2025 election

PHOENIX – Is a new signature verification process keeping legitimate votes from being counted in Maricopa County?

That’s a question Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin is asking after the signature rejection rate doubled during the latest county elections.

Recorder Justin Heap’s office is responsible for verifying signatures on early ballot envelopes before the ballots counted. This month’s jurisdictional elections were the first since Heap took office.

“I’m just very concerned because he implemented a new system,” Galvin told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s The Mike Broomhead Show. “No one believes that fraudulent votes should move forward. … What we want to do is make sure that everyone who votes, every valid voter sees their vote count.”



https://ktar.com/arizona-election-articles/signature-rejection-maricopa/5782719/