Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates won’t run for re-election next year.

A high-profile election official in Arizona who faced criticism over his handling of both the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 midterms will not be seeking reelection.

“For over thirteen years, it has been my honor to serve my home state of Arizona on the Phoenix City Council and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. As this chapter comes to an end, I rest well knowing that I led with integrity, compassion, and dignity,”

Gates, a Republican, announced his decision in a lengthy statement on June 1, citing his plans to “pursue other interests and opportunities.” He will serve out the remainder of his term.

Looking Forward to the Next Chapter

“At Maricopa County, I kept government lean, taxes low, supported our most vulnerable residents, and told the truth about our elections in the face of false information. My will to fight for the truth remains unhindered, and I look forward to Maricopa County running the 2024 election,” Gates continued in his statement.

The District 3 Republican served on the Phoenix City Council from June 2009 through May 2016 before being elected to the County Board of Supervisors in 2016. He was reelected to another four-year term on the Board of Supervisors in 2020.

In his statement, Gates said he is looking forward to his “next chapter.”

election worker carries trays filled with mail-in ballots to open and verify at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in Phoenix, Ariz., on Nov. 11, 2022. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)”>

Election Integrity Concerns

Some Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, as well as voters, had raised concerns over possible fraud and misconduct during the 2020 election that ultimately saw President Joe Biden declared the winner.

Voters across the county, which includes Phoenix and about 60 percent of Arizona’s population, also reported widespread printer problems during the 2022 midterm elections that meant they were unable to get their ballots processed.

Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has announced her candidacy for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 1, in the 2024 election.

• Key Takeaways:
• Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates will not seek reelection.
• Gates faced criticism over his handling of the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 midterms.
• He cited plans to pursue other interests and opportunities.
• Gates will serve out the remainder of his term.