Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer on Elections, Death Threats, & Hip Hop

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has been threatened and scrutinized. All because of his role. If you want to learn more about HOW elections work, this episode is for you. You'll hear about the intricacies and controversies surrounding elections in Maricopa County involving: Voter registrationMail-in votingIn-person voting (run by Board of Supervisors)Fraud protectionsHow votes are counted Richer talks about fraudulent ballots and a federal law allowing those who 'swear' they are U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. Two men are in jail for threatening Stephen's life. So he talks about his personal experiences revealing both the challenges and sense of duty that come with his role. On a lighter note, Stephen shares his love for hip-hop and his love of Phoenix. To watch Recorder Richer's live stream inside the election center here. Share this episode. If nothing else, they will have an inside look at how the election system works in Maricopa County. One of the closest political districts in America. Rate & Review Equal Matters. Subscribe. Tell your friends.