The Arizona election review is over and as expected no fraud was found yet Republicans across the US want to continue such reviews.
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Democrats blast ‘cancer’ of Arizona election probe on eve of release
Ahead of the release of the results, Democrats have said the Arizona election audit is , is a “disease spreading across the country.”
Legitimising a president shouldn’t be the business of private persons
A hand recount of Maricopa County’s 2020 vote confirmed Biden won. Legitimising a president can, however, not be handed to private persons.
Republican-Led Election Reviews In Pennsylvania And Wisconsin
Republicans continue to investigate the 2020 election 11 months after voting concluded, including in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Copycats Just Getting Started as Arizona Recount Ends
The Arizona recount came to an end today, but sparked similar attempts in other states that are still debating a year old election.
Democrats, GOP Push Back Against Partisan Election Audits
The sham Maricopa County recount has been chastised, largely Democrats but also some Republicans, for compromising election security.
State GOP leaders push new 2020 election reviews as Arizona report looms
As the results of the GOP sham election audit in Maricopa county, Arizona, loom, more GOP leaders are considering 2020 election reviews.
Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall
Copies of election systems were released nationwide ahead of California’s recall vote, prompting calls for a rigorous pre-election audit.
Inspector Urges Ethics Review at FEC After Report
After ProPublica uncovered a key employee’s undeclared ties to Trump, the FEC’s inspector general has asked for a review of regulations.
The Case For Optimism About American Democracy
Despite confidence in American democracy being at an all-time low, a new view makes the case for optimism about American democracy