A contentious dispute over election operations in Maricopa County has concluded with a settlement. Under the terms, Kelli Ward, a former Republican Party chair and ally of Donald Trump, will receive funding to establish a new information technology system.

Despite this technological overhaul, Ward's group will not gain control over core election functions. Instead, the county recorder's office will continue to manage voter registration and oversee early voting processes. This arrangement aims to address concerns while maintaining established electoral procedures.

The settlement follows a prolonged and often acrimonious legal battle that drew significant attention. The specifics of the IT system funding and its implementation are expected to be detailed further as the agreement moves forward. Both parties have agreed to the terms, marking an end to the immediate legal conflict.