Today, Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap issued the following statement on the Arizona Court of Appeals 2-1 ruling.

Today’s ruling does not address the underlying dispute over the Recorder's statutory authority and instead rests entirely on concerns about implementing changes close to an election. We respectfully disagree with the majority's decision and note that one judge dissented. My office remains fully committed to conducting a secure, orderly, and lawful election while this litigation continues.

The Superior Court correctly held that Arizona law assigns critical election responsibilities to the County Recorder, and we remain confident that interpretation will ultimately prevail. We intend to seek immediate action from the Arizona Supreme Court and will continue fighting to ensure the law is faithfully followed and the voters of Maricopa County receive the transparent and accountable election administration they deserve.

"This temporary procedural ruling was not unexpected,” said Recorder Heap. “It is not the final word on Arizona law. We remain confident that the courts will ultimately affirm the Legislature's clear assignment of responsibilities to the County Recorder’s Office. We will continue fighting to ensure Arizona's election laws are faithfully followed."