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Auditors examine ballots in Maricopa County vote audit

Arizona Senate settles suit over election audit for $150K

The agreement also specifies that the settlement is not an indication of any wrongdoing.

Arizona Solicitor General Joshua Bendor argued for a preliminary injunction on the Cochise County Board of Supervisors’ agreement with its County Recorder. The judge denied the request for the injunction on April 18, 2023.

Arizona AG loses argument to keep Cochise County interim Elections Director out for now

The judge said the existing agreement contains enough safegaurds while a permanent director is found

Gallego raises more money than Sinema in Arizona Senate race

She still had a formidable $10 million in her bank account at the end of March, including money she’s raised in the four years since her last campaign.

Chief Justice Robert M. Brutinel, Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, Governor Doug Ducey, and Attorney General Mark Brnovich prepare to sign canvassing paperwork certifying the results of the 2022 general election at the state capitol on Monday December 5, 2022.

Iowa man pleads guilty in Arizona election threats case

Federal prosecutors said 64-year-old Mark Rissi of Hiawatha left voicemail messages targeting Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, both Republicans.

Flags for Arizona and the United States wave in the wind outside the Cochise County Jail.

Cochise County residents debate paying for a new jail

A special election in May will help answer that question.

The desk used by Arizona Republican Rep. Liz Harris at the state Capitol in Phoenix stands empty moments after she was expelled from the Legislature on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Arizona House of Representatives expelled a Harris in a bipartisan vote after she organized a presentation accusing a wide range of politicians, judges and public officials of both parties of taking bribes from a Mexican drug cartel.

Arizona House expels GOP lawmaker over unproven claims

Rep. Liz Harris was kicked out of the Legislature in a bipartisan vote Wednesday.

Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb applauds as he walks on stage at a Save America Rally Friday, July 22, 2022, in Prescott, Ariz.

Sheriff Mark Lamb says he's running for US Senate in Arizona

Lamb has built a profile in Arizona and beyond as a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and an advocate for cracking down on illegal immigration.

An election worker gathers tabulated ballots to be boxed inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix.

Paper changes caused Maricopa County printer failure: report

County officials used longer ballots on thicker paper than had been used previously.

Cochise County officials ordered to pay legal fees

The ruling stems from the case filed against the Board of Supervisors for not certifying the 2022 election on time.

AG asks for injunction in Cochise elections case

If granted it would stop the County Recorder from running elections.

Volunteers Mike and Candy McCloy gathering signatures outside the parking lot of the Hereford Post Office on March 31, 2023.

Cochise County elections official questions petition gatherers

The interim Elections Director

Cochise County District Two Supervisor Ann English (right) talks with the board’s attorney Timothy La Sota (left) after May 29 hearing concluded at the Cochise County Superior Court in Bisbee, AZ.

Cochise County in court over case regarding elections head

A venue change was granted.

Kari Lake during the watch party for Arizona Republicans at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch on Nov. 8, 2022.

Arizona court declines most of Lake's appeal over gov's race

The state’s highest court said a lower court had erroneously dismissed Lake’s claim challenging the application of signature verification procedures on early ballots in Maricopa County.