2023 - Winner for Distinguished Voter Education and Communications Initiatives - Large

To better serve 4.5 million residents, including 2.4 million active voters representing the 2nd largest voting jurisdiction in the U.S., Maricopa County Elections, a Department of the Board of Supervisors, launched a Voter Education and Communications Program in 2022. This program aims to improve voter education, counter all types of disinformation, bolster stakeholder partnerships, and foster trust and transparency in the elections process while providing recruitment opportunities. It continues to engage voters through a mix of in-person and virtual activities, supported by social media, newsletters, and a website. Throughout calendar year 2023, the elections office participated in 58 community events and led 36 tours of their elections facility, dedicating over 300 hours to educate 4,900 voters. They launched 10 virtual workshops and produced video shorts amassing over 3,900 post views. The program was designed with few resources, on a limited budget, and is easily replicated.