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Maricopa County Officials Grant Federal Agents Unmonitored Election Access

4/18/2026

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Emails show Maricopa County officials, Elections Director Scott Jarrett, instructed staff to grant unmonitored access to election facilities for federal agents.
The directive raises concerns about transparency as federal investigations into election integrity continue.
Justin Heap, the county recorder, pledged cooperation with the Department of Justice and established an email archiving system.
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen accused state officials of obstructing the federal probe, escalating tensions around election oversight.

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Emails show Maricopa County officials, Elections Director Scott Jarrett, instructed staff to grant unmonitored access to election facilities for federal agents.
The directive raises concerns about transparency as federal investigations into election integrity continue.
Justin Heap, the county recorder, pledged cooperation with the Department of Justice and established an email archiving system.
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen accused state officials of obstructing the federal probe, escalating tensions around election oversight.