Justin Heap
Justin Heap | |
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 Heap in 2023 | |
| Recorder of Maricopa County | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Richer |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Morgan Abraham |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Heap |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Parent | Ralph Heap |
| Education | Arizona State University, Tempe (BA, JD) |
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Justin Heap is an American politician and Republican who has served as Recorder of Maricopa County since 2025. He is a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, having to represented the 10th district from 2023 to 2025.[1] He was a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.[1]
Political career
[edit]Arizona House of Representatives
[edit]In 2022, Heap and Barbara Parker were unchallenged in the Republican primary for the 10th district if the Arizona House of Representatives. They went on to defeat Democratic nominee Helen Hunter in the general election.[2] Heap's father, Ralph Heap, succeeded him in the Arizona House of Representatives.[3]
Maricopa County Recorder
[edit]In 2024, Heap decided to run for Maricopa County Recorder, challenging and beating incumbent and fellow Republican Stephen Richer. He went on to win the general election.
Electoral history
[edit]2024
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Heap | 161,946 | 43.3 | |
| Republican | Stephen Richer (incumbent) | 129,344 | 34.5 | |
| Republican | Donald Hiatt | 82,160 | 21.9 | |
| Write-in | 929 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 374,379 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Heap | 984,866 | 52.2 | +2.1 | |
| Democratic | Tim Stringham | 903,609 | 47.8 | −2.1 | |
| Total votes | 1,888,475 | 100.0 | |||
2022
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Heap | 50,024 | 36.95 | |
| Republican | Barbara Parker | 49,190 | 33.33 | |
| Democratic | Helen Hunter | 36,182 | 26.72 | |
| Total votes | 135,396 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
Lawsuit against Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
[edit]In June 2025, Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap filed a lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors, seeking to regain control over election-related IT, staffing, and resources. Supported by America First Legal, the suit challenged a shared services agreement that restricted the Recorder's authority over voter registration systems and facility access.[4] In April 2026, an Arizona judge ruled in favor of Heap.[5][6] County supervisors voted to challenge the ruling.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Right-wing lawmaker runs for Maricopa County recorder". 12news.com. February 27, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ↑ Grainey, Arianna (September 8, 2022). "4 candidates running for seats in Arizona District 10". The Daily Independent. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ↑ Priest, Reagan (January 5, 2025). "New Faces: Ralph Heap". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap Files Lawsuit Against Board of Supervisors to Reclaim Statutory Authority & Resources to Protect Election Integrity for All County Voters". recorder.maricopa.gov. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Press, JOSH KELETY-Associated (April 17, 2026). "Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting". Newschannel 20. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Kelety, -Josh; Kelety, Associated Press Josh; Press, Associated (April 17, 2026). "Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that could affect midterms voting". PBS News. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- ↑ Iversen, David (April 22, 2026). "Maricopa County board votes to appeal election powers ruling". KTAR.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
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