Lawsuit centers on power struggle over elections in Arizona’s most populous county

Lawsuit centers on power struggle over elections in Arizona’s most populous county

A top election official is suing over allegations that the Maricopa County governing board is trying to gain more control over how elections are administered

FILE – Maricopa County Recorder candidate and Arizona State Rep. Justin Heap, R-Phoenix, arrives on stage to speak during a campaign event Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)