Republicans On Road To Holding Leadership Positions In Key Maricopa County Offices

Republicans On Road To Holding Leadership Positions In Key Maricopa County Offices

by | Nov 8, 2024 | News

By Daniel Stefanski |

Barring a turn of events with additional ballots being tabulated from the November General Election, Maricopa County Republicans appear to be holding onto their positions for the upcoming term of office.

After Tuesday’s November General Election, a number of Maricopa County Republicans are likely returning and / or ascending to positions of leadership.

As of this report on Thursday night, Eddie Cook received 54.36% of the vote for re-election to County Assessor.

Rachel Mitchell acquired 55.01% of the vote to return as County Attorney.

Justin Heap won 52.56% of the vote to assume the position of County Recorder. Heap is currently a state representative.

In a statement, Heap said, “I look forward to immediately beginning the work of transitioning into the office, and working with the legislature to develop a common sense legislative agenda that will make our elections more effective, efficient, and most importantly, honest, while allowing us to deliver faster election results in the 2026 and 2028 elections.”

Shelli Boggs obtained 51.85% of the vote for County School Superintendent.

Jerry Sheridan received 53.78% of the vote for County Sheriff.

Sheridan posted a statement to his X account, writing, “The real work now lies ahead as we work with the community, the Board of Supervisors, and the amazing employees at MCSO to rebuild the Sheriff’s Office to better protect the people we are entrusted to serve. To those voters out there that didn’t support my campaign, I want you to know that I will work hard to earn your trust and support. I will keep the promises I made during this campaign, especially treating every person with dignity and respect, and protecting the civil rights of all Maricopa County residents.”

John Allen was unopposed for his reelection bid for County Treasurer.

As of Thursday’s report of ballot tabulation, Republicans would control the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors with a 4-1 split. Two races – both with a Republican leading – are within three percent or less.

Daniel Stefanski is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.

Polling Shows Some Maricopa County Races Are Tight

Polling Shows Some Maricopa County Races Are Tight

by | Sep 16, 2024 | News

By Daniel Stefanski |

Maricopa County political races are essentially in a dead heat with less than two months until Election Day.

Earlier this month, Noble Predictive Insights (NPI) released its survey on Maricopa County races, showing Republicans and Democrats locked in a tight battle for all races.

According to NPI, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s race was tied with Republican Jerry Sheridan and Democrat Tyler Kamp tied at thirty-five percent each, with twenty-four percent undecided. Kamp has a twelve percent lead with independents, with thirty-six percent  of that voting share undecided.

Incumbent Republican Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell leads Democrat Tamika Wooten by two percent (37-35%), with twenty-one percent undecided. Wooten has a ten percent lead with independents, with twenty-nine percent of that voting share undecided.

Democrat Gregory Freeman might be the frontrunner in the Maricopa County Assessor’s race, with a three-point advantage over incumbent Republican Eddie Cook (36-33%). There is twenty-six percent undecided in this race. Freeman holds a fifteen-point lead over Cook with independents, with forty percent undecided.

And in the Maricopa County Recorder’s contest, Democrat Tim Stringham leads Republican Justin Heap by four percent (38-34%), with twenty-two percent undecided. Stringham enjoys a fifteen percent lead over Heap with independents, with thirty-five percent of that voting share undecided.

“These races are incredibly close. In each one, the leading candidate is ahead by a low single-digit margin. With a high number of undecideds and more than two months between fielding this poll and Election Day – this poll just doesn’t point to a clear winner,” said Mike Noble, NPI President & CEO. “But historical data might tell us more.”

Daniel Stefanski is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link.