Justin is from Arizona. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Arizona State University and a law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. He is married and has four children. 

Justin Heap is a former prosecutor and civil liberties attorney.

Justin Heap is a representative serving in the Arizona State House representing District 10. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Ways & Means Committee and the House Elections Committee.

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Believes ensuring clean and accurate voter rolls is a fundamental duty and calls to "put politics aside and finally get the job done."

Plans to ensure clean and accurate voter rolls. 

Opposes having a recorder who runs SuperPACs targeting candidates he manages elections for, calling it "wrong on every level." Plans to end this practice if elected.

Opposes having a recorder who runs SuperPACs targeting candidates he manages elections for and pledges to end this practice if elected.

Believes Maricopa County elections take too long to count and are "unacceptable." Supports efficiency, accuracy, and speed in election administration so voters know the outcomes quickly.

Believes Maricopa County elections take too long to count and are "unacceptable." Supports measures to increase efficiency, accuracy, and speed in election administration.

Believes in restoring voter confidence by ensuring fair and accessible elections, protecting voting integrity, and promoting transparency. Plans to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in the County Recorder's office.

Believes in restoring voter confidence by ensuring fair and accessible elections, protecting voting integrity, and promoting transparency. 

- Plans to ensure clean and accurate voter rolls. 
- Opposes having a recorder who runs SuperPACs targeting candidates he manages elections for and pledges to end this practice if elected.
- Believes Maricopa County elections take too long to count and are "unacceptable." Supports measures to increase efficiency, accuracy, and speed in election administration.
- Believes in restoring voter confidence by ensuring fair and accessible elections, protecting voting integrity, and promoting transparency. 

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Timothy was born and raised in Arizona and attended Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science. He later received a law degree from Notre Dame Law School and is currently completing a master's of law from Georgetown University Law Center.

Timothy practices international and military operational law as a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve and was selected for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He has served in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2012, and later joined the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps as an attorney. He has worked as an International Law instructor in Newport, RI, providing human rights training to foreign nation partners.

Timothy Michael Stringham's campaign for County Recorder in Maricopa County is his first entry into politics.

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Plans to ensure voting is "safe, secure and convenient" and that each vote is counted "fairly and transparently."

The candidate's website says, "Maricopa County has over 2.5 million voters - largest enough to provide 62% of all votes in the state of Arizona. Even in 2024, Arizonans still face obstacles to voting, such as distance to polling locations, election worker shortages, or challenges in registering to vote for those with no permanent address."

Wants to address issues such as large distances to polling locations, election worker shortages, and challenges in registering to vote for those with no permanent address.

Believes Arizona's mail-in voting system is a successful feature of elections and emphasizes electing a County Recorder who will protect this right.

Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to ensure minority voters  are able to participate equally in the electoral process.

- Plans to ensure voting is "safe, secure and convenient" and that each vote is counted "fairly and transparently."
- Wants to address issues such as large distances to polling locations, election worker shortages, and challenges in registering to vote for those with no permanent address.
- Believes Arizona's mail-in voting system is a successful feature of elections and emphasizes electing a County Recorder who will protect this right.
- Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to ensure minority voters  are able to participate equally in the electoral process.

Endorsed by multiple unions including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the Plumbers Union Local 75, the Maricopa Area Labor Federation, and the Communication Workers of America.

Endorsed by political action committees such as VoteVets and the National Organization for Women.

- Endorsed by multiple unions including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the Plumbers Union Local 75, the Maricopa Area Labor Federation, and the Communication Workers of America.
- Endorsed by political action committees such as VoteVets and the National Organization for Women.

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Timothy Michael Stringham

- The county recorder processes and preserves important documents within the county and keeps public records. This includes deeds, death certificates, and affidavits. 
- The county recorder is also responsible for voter registration records and administering early voting.
- The position is elected in a partisan election for a four-year term. 

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