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Arizona Republican lawmaker Justin Heap is elected recorder for the state’s most populous county

Nov 9, 2024 | 10:19 AM

PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Arizona legislator Justin Heap has been elected to oversee elections in the state’s most populous county.

The Associated Press called the race on Friday evening.

The Maricopa County recorder-elect has criticized how elections are administered in the jurisdiction of some 4.5 million, calling them insecure.

Heap’s victorious path started with his Republican primary win in July over Recorder Stephen Richer, who has defended county elections.