Secretary of State Adrian Fontes exceeded his authority when creating his new manual, the judge wrote.
GOP lawmakers nationwide are pushing to require voters to show documentation of their citizenship, such as birth certificates.
The pressure is on to count votes faster in Arizona. But that likely means legal changes, or spending more on workers or machines.
While the Republican recorder and supervisors made a national name for themselves protecting elections, a few of the newcomers will push for changes.
The secretary of state says he won’t support sacrificing access or accuracy for faster results.
Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd was indicted for delaying certification in 2022. This time, a plea deal left her little choice.
How Maricopa County, Arizona — the nation’s largest swing county — prepared for the Election Day spotlight.
The email, which included the address to the recorder’s office, was one of many sent to election offices across the country that were deemed not credible.
Long ballots, a slow tabulator, and unclear marks are contributing to delays.
Officials underestimated how often voters would make mistakes on their ballots that would require extra examination, and how many workers and machines were needed to fix them.