Pima County Hires New Elections Director

TUCSON, AZ — Pima County has hired a new elections director, according to a news release from the county.

Constance Hargrove has worked as the elections director in Chesterfield County, Virginia, since 2017, and has more than 20 years of experience in elections management, according to the county.

Hargrove is set to begin in her new role in early April, with a salary of $147,000.

“I am deeply impressed with Ms. Hargrove and her experience and knowledge of modern elections systems, as well as her ability to adeptly manage elections expectations during these times of heightened scrutiny as to how elections are conducted in Arizona,” said acting Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher in a news release. “I believe she will be an excellent Elections Director and a great addition to the County.”

Hargrove headed the implementation of electronic pollbooks in the city of Richmond in 2011, something that Pima County plans to do ahead of the August primary this year.

Over the course of her career, Hargrove has worked to implement new technology to improve the experience for voters and to increase efficiency and cost savings for the local governments she served, according to the county.

“I am excited about the opportunity to serve the citizens of Pima County. Although I have worked in elections for many years, I am still learning and growing,” Hargrove said in the news release. “I feel honored to grow with the county as it implements new technology and ways of voting that will enhance the voting experience and I look forward to working alongside the staff and county officials as we continue to provide safe, fair, and efficient elections.”