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Maricopa Approves $20 M Settlement, Funds $15 M IT Upgrade

7/16/2026

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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap approved a settlement on July 14, 2026, ending a year-and-a-half battle after a 3-1 vote, with Supervisor Steve Gallardo dissenting.
The agreement allocates over $20 million to the recorder, earmarks $15 million for an IT system and creates 24 IT positions.
It separates early-voting duties to the recorder and Election-Day voting and tabulation to the board, while Superior Court Judge Christopher Coury will mediate disputes.

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Story summary

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap approved a settlement on July 14, 2026, ending a year-and-a-half battle after a 3-1 vote, with Supervisor Steve Gallardo dissenting.
The agreement allocates over $20 million to the recorder, earmarks $15 million for an IT system and creates 24 IT positions.
It separates early-voting duties to the recorder and Election-Day voting and tabulation to the board, while Superior Court Judge Christopher Coury will mediate disputes.