Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sided with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in a contentious dispute regarding the establishment of additional ballot drop boxes ahead of the July 21 primary election. The board's decision came despite warnings from Recorder Justin Heap's lawyer, James Rogers, who argued that the board's actions could lead to felony charges under Arizona's ballot harvesting laws. Mayes rebuffed these claims, stating that drop boxes are merely locations for voters to submit their completed ballots and not early voting sites. She emphasized the need for collaboration between Heap and the board to ensure a well-run election, criticizing the legal logic presented by Rogers. The board, composed of four Republicans and one Democrat, expressed frustration over Heap's stance, with Supervisor Thomas Galvin asserting their commitment to fulfilling their election-related responsibilities. Heap, who has previously engaged in legal disputes with the board, accused them of engaging in political theatrics rather than constructive dialogue. This controversy unfolds against a backdrop of heightened tensions surrounding election integrity in Arizona, particularly following the contentious 2020 presidential election.