Lamb says his campaign was able to get more then 13,000 signatures.
PHOENIX — A top elections official in Maricopa County is facing a primary challenge from a right-wing Republican that could potentially disrupt the way elections are run in one of the nation's swing counties in November's presidential vote. of Mesa has qualified for the 2024 Republican Primary ballot for Maricopa County recorder.“It’s clear that Republican voters in Maricopa County are desperate for change in the County Recorder’s office,” Heap said in a news release.
Heap's campaign announcement said:"It is time to return the position of county recorder to one that is exclusively focused on running transparent, secure, honest and lawful elections." As recorder, Richer maintains the county's voter registration lists, administers early voting, and handles provisional ballots and ballot challenges.In 2020, Richer pledged to take politics out of elections. Heap's campaign announcement attacks the"hyper politicization" of the recorder's office.
The County Board faces turnover with two seats coming open. Republicans Bill Gates and Clint Hickman, both staunch election defenders, are retiring.A moderate Republican is seeking Gates' seat.
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