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Maricopa County Election Dispute Settled | US News
Maricopa County’s election drama just took a major turn as County Recorder Justin Heap and the Board of Supervisors reached a settlement after a months-long legal battle. Heap, a newcomer who won office last year, sued claiming the board overstepped by seizing election duties. The board called the suit a waste of taxpayer cash. Now, through mediation, they’ve agreed on an interim plan: Heap’s office handles early voting and ballot drop box locations, while the board manages Election Day operations, ballot counting, and polling equipment. A $15 million investment will fund a new IT system and…
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