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AZ Luminaria: As early voting begins in Arizona, local elections officials detail security steps

Thursday October 10, 2024 · 7:41 PM

John Washington of AZ Luminaria reports on election security preparations in Arizona.

The locked and sealed steel cages, badge-only access, live camera feeds, vaults, terrorism threat-assessments, backup generators, simulation trainings and bipartisan observers described by Pima County officials are not protecting priceless works of art or dangerous weapons — they are just some of the steps taken to secure the upcoming election.

Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly and Elections Director Constance Hargrove assured the mayor and Tucson City Council at their Oct. 8 meeting that the elections will be safe and secure. Early voting for the November election begins Oct. 9, at three locations in Pima County.

Both elections officials walked through the many steps being taken to avoid any hiccups or misinformation and build confidence for voters in Southern Arizona.

Read more at AZ Luminaria.