Episode

The Maricopa County Election Scanner Scandal

Podcast: Arizona’s Family Investigates
Published: Jun 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 1579
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Summary

Surveillance video shows a top aide to Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap removing a ballot scanner during the Tempe election and loading it into a personal vehicle. The incident cost taxpayers $70,000 and triggered a criminal investigation. Arizona's Family Investigates obtained internal reports revealing what happened and how officials responded.