Arizona Court of Appeals pauses judge’s ruling on election powers in Maricopa County

The Arizona Court of Appeals paused a ruling favoring Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap in his legal dispute with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over election control. The appellate court's decision, based on the Purcell principle, aims to prevent disruptions to the upcoming primary election by delaying implementation of a lower court's order requiring the board to return election functions to Heap's office.