Coconino County Supervisor Meeting
Week of August 1, 2026
Officials canvass and certify primary election results
Primary election sees lower voter turnout than previous years
Early and mail-in voting dominates primary election
Hand count audit confirms 100 percent accuracy in primary election
Polling locations overcome Election Day power outages
Election department navigates poll worker shortages for primary
Officials ramp up voter registration drives ahead of general election
Board approves $500,000 property tax levy for Williams Unified School District
Officials canvass and certify primary election results
PAGE, Ariz. — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the canvass of the July 21 primary election results during a special meeting, directing the transmittal of the results to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. County election officials reported a smooth process with no major administrative issues, allowing the county government to successfully close out the primary and begin ballot preparation for the upcoming general election.
Primary election sees lower voter turnout than previous years
PAGE, Ariz. — Voter turnout for the recent primary election dipped to 29.21 percent, a noticeable decrease from previous primary and midterm elections. Officials attributed the decline to a statewide decision to move the primary up by two weeks, which caught some voters off guard during summer travel, as well as a recent cleanup of inactive voters from the local registration rolls.
Early and mail-in voting dominates primary election
PAGE, Ariz. — More than 80 percent of voters in the recent primary election cast their ballots early or by mail, continuing a strong trend among the local electorate. Out of 46,303 early ballots issued, 20,278 were actively voted, accepted and counted, with 17 regional drop boxes and mail returns remaining the preferred voting methods for the vast majority of citizens.
Hand count audit confirms 100 percent accuracy in primary election
PAGE, Ariz. — A post-election hand count audit of the primary election ballots yielded a perfect match with the machine tabulation results, according to Coconino County Elections Director Eslir Musta. Representatives appointed by the Republican, Democratic and Green parties witnessed the hand audits and the logic and accuracy tests, confirming zero discrepancies in the official vote tally.
Polling locations overcome Election Day power outages
PAGE, Ariz. — A severe storm moving from the eastern part of the state caused power outages at three Navajo Nation polling sites late on Election Day. However, local backup contingency plans functioned seamlessly, allowing election board workers to continue processing voters without any interruptions or turned-away citizens during the final hour of voting.
Election department navigates poll worker shortages for primary
PAGE, Ariz. — Local election officials successfully ran the primary election despite falling short of their recruitment goals for polling staff. While the department aimed to hire 350 election board workers ahead of November, they secured slightly more than 300 individuals. Those hired received extensive preparation through more than 100 training sessions, including de-escalation training provided by local law enforcement.
Officials ramp up voter registration drives ahead of general election
PAGE, Ariz. — Election officials announced a more aggressive voter registration and outreach campaign leading up to the general election, utilizing a new voter services employee and an internship pilot program. The outreach team has already visited local food centers, recreation sites and chapter houses, while overhauling their social media presence to serve as a trusted, accessible source of election information for the community.
Board approves $500,000 property tax levy for Williams Unified School District
PAGE, Ariz. — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a property tax levy of $500,042.46 for the Williams Unified School District No. 2 for the 2026 tax year. The measure, requested by Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget and district officials, is intended to adjust the district's funding levels to ensure compliance with state statutes. While Williams is located approximately 150 miles from Page, the countywide board maintains jurisdiction over property tax levies for school districts throughout Coconino County.
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