County-level Committee Update

Maricopa County Supervisor (District 3) Bill Gates has announced that he won't run re-election.

From AP, dated 6/1/2023 -

Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates says he’s not running for  re-election

Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates, who worked to bat down election 

misinformation and a hostile political landscape in 2020 and 2022, announced 

Thursday that he’s not running for re-election.

In a statement, Gates said he intends to “pursue other interests and opportunities” 

but will fulfill the remainder of his term.

Someone has already formed a committee to run for the seat; someone who I expect will be the first of many.

Attorney Tabatha LaVoie has formed a committee to run for the seat.  In a move that isn't unusual for downballot offices/races, the candidate will also be the committee's treasurer.  She's currently an officer for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Steve Gallardo and Thomas Galvin, both current members of the Maricopa County BOS, have formed committees for re-election bids.