July 16, 2026

Maricopa County Officials Reach Settlement on Election Oversight

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the board of supervisors settled a lawsuit over election oversight, ending a months-long legal dispute.
The agreement restores responsibilities to Heap's office, including management of early voting logistics and ballot drop box locations, while the board retains Election Day operations.
The board will fund a new $15 million IT system to support election administration, aiming for clearer operational frameworks ahead of the July 21 primary.