PHOENIX — Democratic Tim Stringham has conceded in the Maricopa County Recorder race against Republican Justin Heap, the Stringham campaign tells ABC15.

Heap currently leads Stringham by more than 44,000 votes in Maricopa County, with 70% of votes counted.

In response to this announcement, Heap released the following statement:

“I am humbled and honored to have been selected as the next Maricopa County Recorder. I spoke a while ago with Tim Stringham, who conceded the race and congratulated me on my victory.

I appreciate the confidence that my constituents have placed in me. Protecting election integrity is an issue that affects us all, so I intend to fulfill my promise to be a registrar for every voter.

It is undeniable that the past 10 years of elections under both parties have tarnished our county’s reputation and made us a laughing stock of the nation.

It ends today.

Throughout my campaign, I committed to restoring trust in elections and respecting all voters as a top priority, and I intend to deliver on that promise.

I will immediately begin transition work and work with the Legislature to make elections more effective, efficient, and, most importantly, honest, allowing us to deliver election results more quickly. We look forward to developing a common-sense legislative agenda that will in the 2026 and 2028 elections.

I give all the glory for this victory to God and the people of Maricopa County, and I offer my deepest gratitude to my wife and children for their unwavering love and support throughout this campaign. I also have to thank my campaign manager, Jeff Caldwell, for his never-give-up attitude and ability to get results. Finally, none of this would have been possible without the support and encouragement of the chief architect of my campaign strategy, Jake Hoffman, Chairman of the Arizona Freedom Caucus.

We have a lot of work ahead of us, but if we all work together in good faith, we will improve and optimize our elections, returning Maricopa County to its rightful place as the preeminent leader in election administration across the state. I’m sure it can be done. America. Now let’s get to work. ”

Heap has served in the state Legislature for the past two years and has voted in favor of eliminating hand-counting of ballots and early voting.

His campaign focused on restoring voter confidence, respecting voters, and speeding up election results.

Full Results: 2024 Arizona General Election Results

Mr. Heap served as a prosecutor and civil liberties attorney before being elected to the state House of Representatives representing the 10th District in 2022.

Heap defeated incumbent Steven Richer in the primary and Democratic candidate Tim Stringham in the general election.