PHOENIX – In response to reports that voters in Maricopa and Pima counties have not yet received their mail-in ballots, Arizona Republican Party Chairman Sergio Arellano is urging affected voters to promptly document and report their experiences to the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office previously warned voters that the large volume of ballots being processed, combined with recent operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), could result in delays in mail ballot delivery.
Despite those warnings, at least one self-described election expert publicly disputed claims that USPS was experiencing delivery delays.
USPS issued a statement today saying there are experiencing no delays. This is contrary to what the Recorder claimed this week. https://t.co/eAa8pAjYHc
— The AZ – abc15 – Data Guru (@Garrett_Archer) October 17, 2026
However, reports received by Chairman Arellano and other Arizona Republican voters suggest that some ballots have experienced delays.
In an October 14 statement, Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap acknowledged that some voters had not yet received their ballots.
“On Wednesday, October 7, approximately 1.9 million early ballots were delivered to USPS for distribution. Our office began receiving its first batch of returned mail ballots yesterday, October 13. We are aware that some voters have not yet received their ballots,” Heap stated.
It is clear, based on reports from Arellano and his fellow Republican voters, that there does appear to be some delays.
Maricopa County Recorder Justine Heap, in a statement issued on October 14, said, “On Wednesday, October 7, approximately 1.9 million early ballots were delivered to USPS for distribution. Our office began receiving its first batch of returned mail ballots yesterday, October 13. We are aware that some voters have not yet received their ballots.
“The Arizona Republican Party is aware of reports from Arizona voters concerning the non-delivery or delayed delivery of mail-in ballots,” stated AZGOP Chairman Sergio Arellano. “After consulting with AZGOP counsel and relevant parties at the Republican National Committee, we are encouraging affected voters to document and report their experiences promptly. Every eligible voter must have a fair and meaningful opportunity to cast a ballot, and any issue that could interfere with that right deserves appropriate review.
“Importantly, a registered voter who has not received a requested mail-in ballot may still vote in person,” continued Arellano. “Voters should consult their county recorder’s or county elections office’s official website for current information about authorized early-voting and Election Day voting locations, as well as available ballot-replacement options. Voters should bring the identification required under Arizona law.”
Arellano advises voters who have not received their mail-in ballot, experienced an unusual delay, or encountered another ballot-related issue may report the matter through the RNC’s Arizona election integrity portal at https://protectthevote.com/report-fraud/arizona or contact the RNC Election Integrity Hotline at (520) 900-0419.
Arellano is also encouraging affected voters to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division at https://civilrights.justice.gov/report/.
“When submitting a report, voters should provide as much specific information as possible, including relevant dates, locations, communications, and supporting documentation,” stated Arellano. “The AZGOP will continue monitoring the situation and working with the appropriate parties to ensure that Arizona’s election laws are followed, reported concerns are appropriately reviewed, and every lawful vote is protected.”
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