Republicans are holding a significant turnout advantage over Democrats in Maricopa County, Arizona, according to an Election Day update showing the GOP with nearly twice as many voters participating as Democrats.

The figures show 26,348 Republicans accounting for 44.5% of reported Election Day participation, compared with 13,403 Democrats at 22.6%. Another 19,424 voters, representing 32.8%, were registered as independents or affiliated with other parties.

The Republican share is nearly 22 percentage points higher than the Democratic share, highlighting a substantial difference in party-affiliated participation in the latest reported numbers. Independent voters remain a significant portion of the electorate and could play an important role in the outcome of competitive Arizona races.

Maricopa County is Arizona’s most populous county and a major battleground in statewide and federal elections. Its voting patterns are closely watched because of the county’s large electorate and its influence on statewide results.

The figures represent a turnout snapshot, not candidate vote totals or a final election result. They also do not establish how independents voted or indicate how the remaining ballots will break.

Election officials have said unofficial results would begin appearing after polls close, with additional releases as ballots are processed.