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For Immediate Release May 4, 2026
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Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart filed a formal response with the court requesting immediate, court-ordered mediation in the ongoing legal dispute over county election responsibilities.
In his filing, Supervisor Stewart clearly outlines that he does not support an open-ended stay without a defined path forward. Instead, he is advocating for a targeted, short-term stay to allow mediation to proceed by using a court-appointed mediator and a timeline to bring all parties to the table within the next two weeks.
He also called for technical experts to be included in the mediation process to ensure operational concerns are addressed in real time and to help avoid further delays.
Supervisor Stewart appreciates the work his Board colleagues and the Recorder have dedicated to this complex issue. While he holds a differing perspective on the path forward, he recognizes they all share a common goal of providing best-in-class elections to Maricopa County voters that are reliable, secure, and transparent.
See court filing below.
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Contact:
Kristy Dohnel
kristy.dohnel@maricopa.gov
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