Maricopa County Elections in Jeopardy Following Stephen Richer’s Primary Loss

Stephen Richer is no longer the Maricopa County Recorder. The outcome of elections in Maricopa County, a heavily scrutinized area, now faces uncertainty. On Wednesday morning, Richer conceded to state Rep. Justin Heap in the GOP primary.

Preliminary returns revealed Heap held a 20,000-vote lead. This shift in leadership could impact future electoral processes in the county. The county, known for its significant role in recent elections, will be navigating these changes soon.