Text messages show how Maricopa County recorder pressured supervisors for control of elections
Steve Gallardo cites claims Justin Heap made in text messages while lobbying privately for more election authority.
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Arizona: Hacker Changed Candidate Photos on Election Results Website
Arizona Secretary of State is taking criticism for not disclosing that a hacker had gained access to the portal candidates use to upload information about themselves.
Office of Maricopa County Recorder Sent Wrong Letter to 83,000 Voters
83,000 voters in Arizona received a letter from the Office of the Maricopa County Recorder stating that if they didn't respond, their name would be moved to an inactive voter list.
This little-known ‘dark roof’ lobby may be making your city hotter
As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules.
How Arizona is lining up the next generation of election workers, as more people leave the field
A fellowship program created by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes helps counties replenish a talent pool that’s drying up.
New study shows huge groundwater losses along Colorado River
The research highlights the groundwater issues complicating the Colorado River's already strained water supply.
Ruling Lets Arizona County Overturn Election Result, Redo Vote
Judge allows for settlement between the county and a group of residents that calls for redoing the vote on a jail tax.
Why Maricopa County recorder sought to send ballots to rural voters who didn’t ask for one
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap’s proposal conflicts with state law, but there’s a history in the county of helping voters avoid long trips to the polling place.
DOJ Abandons Effort to Address Phoenix’s Treatment of Homeless People
The DOJ retracted findings of constitutional violations in Phoenix and five other jurisdictions. Advocates say the move could further embolden cities and police departments to marginalize homeless people.
Arizona County Incorrectly Told Some Longtime Voters They Needed Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Some longtime residents who updated their registrations and had never provided proof of citizenship were suddenly told they must. A court had recently ruled otherwise.
The Arizona County Supervisor Who Refused to Certify Midterm Election
Republican Peggy Judd, who initially faced two felony charges, acknowledges that she failed to follow the law when she refused to certify the election.
Expected Pinal County Ruling Could Affect How Many Ballots Are Rejected in Arizona’s November Election
The state is suing to force the county to follow a new rule from Secretary of State Adrian Fontes aimed at protecting the ballots of voters who arrive at the wrong polling site.
How a Native elections official is breaking down voting barriers in Arizona
Gabriella Cázares-Kelly knows the obstacles voters in remote and Indigenous communities face to participate in elections.
AZ secretary of state corrects errors in primary results for Green Party candidates
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office corrected errors in its finalized primary election results after realizing errors in which Green Party candidates will move on to the November election.
Tina Peters Verdict Shows True Threat To Elections
The conviction of the former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk highlights the security dangers that even low-tech schemes can pose.
This Key Swing State Will Have Abortion Access On The Ballot In November
Arizona voters will vote on the Arizona for Abortion Access Act. Voters coming out to vote for that are going to carry Harris to victory!
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