As the 2024 election approaches, Maricopa County, Arizona, is enacting heightened security measures at its vote counting center, a response to protests from the 2020 election. With over 160 million voters expected to participate, the race between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump is anticipated to be contentious. After a narrow victory in 2020, officials are on guard against potential unrest, installing barriers and ensuring transparency with 24/7 surveillance of ballot boxes. Local authorities emphasize their commitment to dispelling misinformation while facilitating a secure voting process.