Arizona Election Power Shift Settled | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

After months of legal drama, Maricopa County’s election officials reached a settlement in their feud over election responsibilities. Recorder Justin Heap, who sued the board of supervisors over control of election operations, now oversees early voting and ballot drop box placement, while the board manages Election Day logistics and equipment. The agreement, backed by conservative group America First Legal, settles a dispute that had drawn national attention, with Heap emphasizing transparency and proper election administration. Though one supervisor opposed the deal, the settlement clears the…