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Maricopa County’s election control battle intensifies ahead of the July primary, as a legal standoff erupts over whether ballot drop boxes qualify as early voting sites under Arizona law. The Board of Supervisors approved twelve drop box locations, but County Recorder Justin Heap is fiercely resisting, even sending legal warnings. Past clashes have escalated tensions, with Supervisor Steve Gallardo accusing the recorder’s office of obstruction and threatening behavior. Voters and officials alike are alarmed by the potential disruption to election preparations, as conflicting authorities—Supervisors and Recorder—vie for control over critical election logistics. Despite past rulings favoring the recorder, the Board insists it’s committed to collaboration to ensure a smooth voting experience, but the legal gray area and mounting hostility threaten to derail the process.

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