MEET STEPHEN RICHER

Stephen is a lifelong conservative who has spent years working at conservative organizations, including the American Enterprise Institute and The Federalist Society, to advance conservative ideas. Stephen believes that free markets, individual rights, a constitutional democracy, and the rule of law are critical to societal success.

In January 2021, Stephen took office as Maricopa County Recorder after defeating the Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes (who later became Secretary of State).

After Stephen’s first year in office, The Arizona Republic named him “Arizonan of the Year” and The Phoenix New Times awarded him “Republican of the Year.” And in 2023, the Arizona Capitol Times awarded Stephen “Leader of the Year.”

Stephen is one of the hardest working elected officials in Arizona. He has repeatedly been called the “most accessible politician” and “most transparent election official.”

As a result of his commitment to conservatism and his accomplishments while in office, Stephen has won the endorsements of Arizona leaders like Governor Doug Ducey, Governor Jan Brewer, and Recorder Helen Purcell – the longest serving Recorder in Arizona’s history.

Prior to his election, Stephen worked as a businessperson and attorney.

Stephen and his wife met while students at The University of Chicago Law School. They live in South Phoenix.