County Recorder Stephen Richer

Stephen lives with his wife in South Phoenix. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tulane University and both a master's degree and a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. 

Stephen has worked as a businessman and lawyer prior to his election.

Stephen Richer currently serves as the Maricopa County recorder. He was elected in 2020 and took office in 2021. He has served 1 term.

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Believes in enhancing voter transparency and efficiency through individual voter dashboards that provide comprehensive election information.

Believes in bipartisan counting groups for transparency. Criticizes the "ninja audit" for recruiting volunteers "almost exclusively from the Republican Party."

Believes in bipartisan counting groups for transparency, and criticizes the "ninja audit" for recruiting volunteers "almost exclusively from the Republican Party."

Believes in efficient and transparent administration, recording about one million public documents annually, primarily related to real estate, to protect property ownership rights for Arizonans.

Believes in running an efficient and transparent office. As Director of Elections, conducted over 100 election tours, hosted live-streamed “Ask Me Anything” sessions, and installed high-definition video cameras for public viewing of election processes.

As director of elections, conducted over 100 election tours, hosted live-streamed “Ask Me Anything” sessions, and installed high-definition video cameras for public viewing of election processes.

As County Recorder, strengthened vote-by-mail security by adding chain of custody documentation, enhancing signature verification, and increasing physical and digital security.

As county recorder, strengthened vote-by-mail security by adding chain of custody documentation, enhancing signature verification, and increasing physical and digital security.

As County Recorder, reopened the front counter closed due to COVID, built a more accessible portal for military and overseas voters, and expanded bipartisan teams to assist with voter registration and voting in hospitals and nursing facilities.

As county recorder, reopened the front counter closed due to COVID, built a more accessible portal for military and overseas voters, and expanded bipartisan teams to assist with voter registration and voting in hospitals and nursing facilities.

- Believes in enhancing voter transparency and efficiency through individual voter dashboards that provide comprehensive election information.
- Believes in bipartisan counting groups for transparency, and criticizes the "ninja audit" for recruiting volunteers "almost exclusively from the Republican Party."
- Believes in efficient and transparent administration, recording about one million public documents annually, primarily related to real estate, to protect property ownership rights for Arizonans.
- As director of elections, conducted over 100 election tours, hosted live-streamed “Ask Me Anything” sessions, and installed high-definition video cameras for public viewing of election processes.
- As county recorder, strengthened vote-by-mail security by adding chain of custody documentation, enhancing signature verification, and increasing physical and digital security.
- As county recorder, reopened the front counter closed due to COVID, built a more accessible portal for military and overseas voters, and expanded bipartisan teams to assist with voter registration and voting in hospitals and nursing facilities.

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Stephen Richer

Stephen Richer lives with his wife in South Phoenix. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tulane University and both a master's degree and a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. 

Richer has worked as a businessman and lawyer prior to his election as recorder.

Stephen Richer currently serves as recorder of Maricopa County, having been elected in November 2020 and taking office in January 2021. He has served one term.

Believes in the importance of audits but is skeptical of the results from Cyber Ninjas.

Believes in efficient and transparent administration of mail voting. As Maricopa County Recorder, oversees sending out mail ballots, tracking their return, ensuring validity, and updating voters.

Believes Maricopa County election administrators follow stricter auditing rules compared to the Senate’s chosen auditors, the Cyber Ninjas.

Believes election officials should be well-trained and certified, contrasting with the "ninja audit" where only one subcontractor had minimal experience.

As Director of Elections, conducted over 100 election tours, hosted live-streamed “Ask Me Anything” sessions, and installed high-definition video cameras for public viewing of election processes.

- As Director of Elections, conducted over 100 election tours, hosted live-streamed “Ask Me Anything” sessions, and installed high-definition video cameras for public viewing of election processes.
- As County Recorder, strengthened vote-by-mail security by adding chain of custody documentation, enhancing signature verification, and increasing physical and digital security.
- As County Recorder, reopened the front counter closed due to COVID, built a more accessible portal for military and overseas voters, and expanded bipartisan teams to assist with voter registration and voting in hospitals and nursing facilities.
- Believes in enhancing voter transparency and efficiency through individual voter dashboards that provide comprehensive election information.
- Believes in bipartisan counting groups for transparency. Criticizes the "ninja audit" for recruiting volunteers "almost exclusively from the Republican Party."
- Believes in efficient and transparent administration, recording about one million public documents annually, primarily related to real estate, to protect property ownership rights for Arizonans.

Stephen Richer lives with his wife in South Phoenix. He holds a bachelor's degree from Tulane University and both a master's degree and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. Stephen and his wife met while they were students at the University of Chicago Law School.

Stephen Richer is the 30th Recorder of Maricopa County, having taken office in January 2021 after being elected in November 2020. Prior to his election as Recorder, he worked as a lawyer and businessperson. He holds a bachelor's degree from Tulane University, a master's degree from the University of Chicago, and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. Richer has also worked at conservative organizations such as the American Enterprise Institute and The Federalist Society.

Stephen Richer is the 30th Recorder of Maricopa County, having been elected in November 2020 and taking office in January 2021. He defeated the Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes in the 2020 election. There is no mention of appointments or committees that he serves on, nor is there any information provided about past political runs for office.

- The county recorder processes and preserves important documents within the county and keeps public records. This includes deeds, death certificates, and affidavits. 
- The county recorder is also responsible for voter registration records and administering early voting.
- The position is elected in a partisan election for a four-year term. 

Processes and preserves important documents within the county. 