Arizona Court of Appeals Rejects Kari Lake’s Election Contest
On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Arizona Court of Appeals again rejected Kari Lake’s (R) attempts to overturn the results of the 2022 governor’s race.
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Arizona Lawsuits Challenging Strict Proof of Citizenship Requirements Will Continue
On Thursday, Feb. 16, a federal court in Arizona ruled that litigation will continue in a consolidated lawsuit challenging Arizona’s strict proof of citizenship requirements.
Cochise County, Arizona Plans Unprecedented Move to Transfer Election Oversight
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the Board of Supervisors in Cochise County, Arizona discussed transferring election authority from the elections department to County Recorder David Stevens, with two of the three members supporting the unprecedented move.
Arizona Judge Dismisses Republican Lawsuit Over Election Workers
On Monday, Feb. 13, an Arizona judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Arizona Republican Party against the Maricopa County recorder and other election officials.
Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Fringe Lawsuit Contesting Kari Lake’s Loss
On Friday, Jan. 27, the Arizona Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by self-proclaimed “civil rights” lawyer Ryan Heath against Judge Peter A. Thompson in Maricopa County, Arizona .
Arizona Republican Party Appeals Dismissal of Lawsuit Seeking to End Mail-in Voting
On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Arizona Republican Party and its chair went to the Arizona Supreme Court after lower courts rejected their lawsuit seeking to end no-excuse mail-in voting.
Majority of Arizona Counties Will Not Enforce New Voter Purge Laws
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, following a lawsuit, a majority of Arizona county recorders agreed that they will not purge voters under Arizona voter suppression laws House Bill 2492 and House Bill 2243.
Cochise County, Arizona Elections Director Resigns, Citing Threats
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the elections director of Cochise County, Arizona announced her resignation, citing the “outrageous and physically and emotionally threatening” working atmosphere.
Arizona Republicans Introduce Bills to Repeal Mail-in and Early Voting
As of Wednesday, Jan. 18, Arizona Republicans have introduced at least four extreme proposals to seriously curtail or fully repeal early and/or mail-in voting in the Grand Canyon State.
Arizona Court of Appeals Dismisses GOP Challenge to Mail-in Voting
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Arizona Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed a trial court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Arizona Republican Party and its chairwoman challenging the state’s no-excuse mail-in voting system.