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Arizona Election Audit Challenge

Arizona Republican Party v. Fontes

Filed: November 12, 2020

Decided: December 21, 2020

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Lawsuit brought by the Arizona Republican Party against Maricopa County, Arizona seeking an expansion of the state’s election audit. The Superior Court of Arizona dismissed the case, finding it meritless.

Case Documents

Read the order awarding attorneys’ fees to the AZ secretary of state against the AZ Republican Party here. (opens in new window)
Read the dismissal ruling here. (opens in new window)
Read the order dismissing the case here. (opens in new window)
Read the plaintiff's reply in support of motion for injunctive relief here. (opens in new window)
Read the defendants’ motion to dismiss here. (opens in new window)
Read the AZ Democratic Party's motion to intervene here. (opens in new window)
Read the complaint here. (opens in new window)

Last updated: August 13, 2021 5:47 pm EST

Related Links

  • Pennsylvania 2020 Election Investigation (PA Senate Committee)
  • Arizona Gubernatorial Election Contest (Heath)
  • Michigan Antrim County 2020 Election Results Challenge
  • Pennsylvania Lycoming County 2020 Election Challenge (2022)
  • Arizona Gubernatorial Election Contest (Borrelli)

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