Election officials in Arizona's largest county agree on how to oversee vote, ending legal battle
Summary
Election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, agreed on how to share responsibility for overseeing elections, ending a legal dispute. The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by the county recorder against the county board of supervisors.Key Facts
- Maricopa County is the most populous county in Arizona.
- The county recorder, Justin Heap, who is a Republican, sued the mostly Republican county board of supervisors in June 2025.
- Heap claimed the board took control of some election duties illegally.
- The county board called the lawsuit unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer money.
- The two sides negotiated with help from a mediator and reached an agreement this week.
- The county board approved the settlement to end the legal fight.
- Board Chair Kate Brophy McGee said they want to avoid more public disputes and negative attention.
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