Clerk of the Superior Court
July 21, 2026 · Pima County, Arizona · County · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 23 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 1,060,490 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(4,559,748 ÷ 1,060,490) ÷ ln(4,559,748 ÷ 9,409) = 23.59, comparing counties in AZ (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
Clerk of Court is responsible for:
- Keeping court records and case files
- Collecting court fines and fees
- Managing jury summons in many places
- Helping the public file and find court documents
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Data Privacy
Candidates
James W. Giacomino
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
James W. Giacomino is the Pima County Clerk of the Superior Court. Governor Katie Hobbs appointed him in April 2025 to complete the term of the retiring clerk. His office oversees more than 180 employees at three locations and administers a budget of more than $13 million.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for
Election sources
Source: content.civicplus.com
Source: pima.gov