Arizona Tests ID Option for Faster Ballot Counts | Tucson News

Arizona just rolled out a bold new twist to speed up election counting: voters could show ID instead of having election workers verify their signatures on mail-in ballots. In the recent primary, Maricopa County saw a dramatic speed-up in processing early ballots thanks to the change, pushed by Republicans to cut down on delays — especially for ballots dropped off near Election Day. But it’s not a perfect fix: Pima County hit snags, and it’s unclear if voters will flock to the option in November’s high-stakes general election. While officials in Maricopa call it a “milestone,” critics note the ID option hasn’t yet made a massive impact. The real test? November — when every vote could be critical. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68641c738285c623