Cochise County political news
Lindell’s election conspiracy forum features an Arizona connection
Read about the entire farce at AZ Mirror. Remember that Cochise County Recorder David Stevens serves on the board of the election scam non-profit Election Fairness Institute with Mark Finchem.
Attorney asks AZ Supreme Court to throw out 2022 election
By Howard Fischer Mail | Twitter: @azcapmedia "PHOENIX — A Scottsdale attorney who is a supporter of Kari Lake is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to void not just the results of the race for governor she lost but the entire 2022 election statewide. In a new filing, Ryan Heath contends that it was illegal for Maricopa County... Continue reading→
AZ Secretary of State new elections rulebook gets criticism
Rulebook for Arizona’s 2024 elections faces criticism from multiple sides Jen Fifield, Votebeat Arizona Aug 16, 4:40am EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here. As Secretary of State Adrian Fontes makes rules for how next year’s elections must... Continue reading→
Secure ballots or boondoggle – Cochise County about to waste taxpayer funds
Secure ballots or boondoggle? Arizona county tailors project to politically connected firm Jen Fifield, Votebeat Arizona Aug 7, 4:45am EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here. As an Arizona county prepares to spend up to $1 million in... Continue reading→
Bipartisan elections task force meets
"PHOENIX — The Bipartisan Elections Task Force formed by Governor Katie Hobbs had its second meeting this month, to continue working towards its goal of making elections safer and more secure. Helen Purcell, the Task Force’s co-chair and former Maricopa County Recorder said she wasn’t ready to release details about what they’re working on, but... Continue reading→
CEBV Weekly – Learn about AZ legislature
The 2023 Arizona State Legislative session drags on, being the longest in state history. Apparently the Republican majorities don't like dealing with Democrat Governor Hobbs. This organization's weekly newsletter is a wealth of information about various bills and activities of our elected state officials. Read the July 31, 2023 edition here.
Ballot question to remove Douglas AMA thrown out
Arizona Public Media - July 21, 2023 - Summer Hom reports on lawsuit that forced the Cochise County Elections Department and County Recorder David Stevens upon consultation with the County Attorney to invalidate an election to revoke the recently created Douglas Basin AMA. From the article "The Environmental Defense Fund has voluntarily withdrew their lawsuit...
Cochise County Board of Supervisors continues litigation to do 100% hand count of ballots
From coverage by Summer Horn of Arizona Public Media: The Cochise County Board of Supervisors’ quest to conduct a 100% hand count audit of the 2022 General Election continued Tuesday, as the board filed an appeal to the initial ruling made by Pima County Superior Court Judge Casey McGinley that struck down the board’s hand count pursuit... Continue reading→
Arizona Republicans push legality of hand counts of ballots
Arizona Republicans continue the push for hand counts of ballots. From VoteBeat Arizona: "As they tour the state to try to convince county decision-makers to hand-count ballots in the upcoming presidential election, Republican lawmakers in Arizona are emphasizing one point: They believe it’s legal here." Read more about it on Arizona VoteBeat.org Continue reading→
Washington Post: No Labels party may be a front for Republican groups
Will the No Labels party play in Cochise County? I'm not sure. They have qualified as a registered party in Arizona. There are charges that while they profess to be a group to appeal to voters disaffected by both parties or those known as Independents, they are really more of a GOP influence group that... Continue reading→