Elections

Responsibilities

Prepares, administers, and conducts federal, state, and local elections in accordance with, and not limited to, the Arizona Revised Statutes, the Secretary of State's Procedure Manual, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), and other applicable laws and regulations. The department also provides contract election services and assistance to cities within the County and special districts (school districts, fire districts, sanitation, road improvement, hospital, water districts, and the community college district).

To professionally perform the duties of the Elections Department with integrity, a spirit of innovation, accessibility, transparency, and efficient use of taxpayer resources while emphasizing outstanding customer service and maintaining professional election standards. 

Special Taxing Districts

Special taxing districts are established under Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 48, as political subdivisions of the state. They are governed by an elected board.

Special Districts are separate entities and are not a part of Cochise County.  Questions should be addressed directly with the Special District.

Learn more about Special Taxing Districts.

Voter Registration

Voter Registration (new registrations and changes) is managed by the Cochise County Recorder. To register to vote or to request an early ballot email the County Recorder at call (520) 432-8358 or 1-888-457-4513.

  1. Campaign Finance 
  2. Elected Officials Financial Disclosures
  3. Precinct Committeemen

Know Who to Call

Here is an outline of the separate duties of the Cochise County Elections Department and the Cochise County Recorder's Office.

Elections OfficeRecorder's Office
Accepts Candidate/Petition FilingsRegisters Voters
Records Campaign Finance ReportsMaintains/Updates Voter List
Designs BallotsValidates Petition Signatures
Contracts/Inspects Election Day Voting SitesMails Early Ballots
Hires Election WorkersManages Mail-in Ballot Drop-off Locations
Conducts Poll Worker TrainingVerifies Mail-in Ballot Signatures
Schedules Curbside VotingConducts all Early In-person Voting
Facilitates Election Day VotingAdministers Emergency Voting
Provides Alternative Ballots, e.g., Large PrintHandles Uniformed and Overseas Voting
Tabulates Ballots
Posts Election Results

Stores Ballots Until Election Certification

**Ballots are stored in the Treasurer's vault after the Certification**

While the County Recorder is an elected position, all county employees in the Election and Recorder offices conduct business in a nonpartisan manner in alignment with Arizona statues.
Contact Information
Cochise County Elections
1415 Melody Lane
Building E
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520.432-8970
www.cochise.az.gov/Elections

Contact Information
Cochise County Recorder
1415 Melody Lane
Building B
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520.432-8970
www.cochise.az.gov/Recorder