Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer lost the Republican primary to state Rep. Justin Heap, who has voted for legislation rooted in false information about elections.

One of the surprises of election night — to me, at least — was the defeat of Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. But here’s what wasn’t surprising. Richer, in losing by 20,000 votes ...

Incumbent Stephen Richer lost the Republican primary for Maricopa County recorder to a right-wing challenger, a result that could dramatically change election administration in the 4.5 million ...

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer lost the primary to Justin Heap, who has cast doubt on the county's election operations. July 31, 2024, 7:19 PM EDT. By Clarissa-Jan Lim.