Election Power Shifts in Maricopa | Little Rock News

After months of legal drama and heated clashes, Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the county board of supervisors have reached a settlement that returns election responsibilities to their rightful places. Heap, who sued claiming the board overstepped its authority, now gets control of early voting and ballot drop box placement, while the board handles Election Day operations and funding for a new $15 million IT system. The deal, approved after mediation, signals a truce as both sides weary of the spotlight. Though one Democrat supervisor opposed the agreement, calling Heap’s motives suspect, the settlement aims to restore trust and clarity to Arizona’s election process — even as Heap continues to voice concerns about voter confidence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/829669c8e9b1613e