Maricopa County supervisors and recorder agree to settlement to resolve election fight

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap have agreed to a settlement to resolve their dispute over control of the county’s elections, which has dragged on for over a year.

The supervisors approved a deal on Tuesday that largely preserves the status quo when it comes to which office controls different election responsibilities. The deal gives the Recorder’s Office control of early voting operations while keeping the Maricopa County Elections Department, which is overseen by the supervisors, in charge of Election Day and emergency voting.

Heap already signed off on the agreement, County Manager Jen Pokorski said.

Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee expressed relief, saying the deal provides certainty for voters and the poll workers who help run election sites across the county.



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