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Former staffer: Bennett’s role in audit uncharacteristic
During his tenure as Arizona secretary of state, Bennett made it through relatively unscathed and without scandals or controversies – save for one that drew national attention.
Hobbs threatens more litigation over Senate audit
The state's top election officials is threatening to go to court unless the procedures being used by the Senate in its special ballot audit are changed.
Reporter forced from Senate audit for photographing ex-lawmaker, indiscernible ballot
An Arizona Republic reporter had his press access for the state Senate audit revoked Friday after he tweeted a photo of former Republican lawmaker and Jan. 6 protester Anthony Kern reviewing Maricopa County 2020 ballots at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Auditors hide donors, look for secret watermarks on ballots
What the Senate election audit lacks in transparency, it makes up for in QAnon conspiracy theories.
Media to get day in court over Senate election audit
A judge on Tuesday said he has yet to be convinced that the rights of Maricopa County voters are being protected in the audit being conducted at the demand of the state Senate.
Audit attorney asks for secrecy of policies, procedures
The attorney for the private firm hired by the Senate to audit the 2020 election is trying to deny public access to the policies and procedures they are using to audit the returns.
Fann passes on experienced auditor, picks cheapest
Arizona Senate President Karen Fann passed up an opportunity to hire an experienced auditing company to conduct its ballot review, opting instead for a company without experience and whose founder has said he believes President Joe Biden stole the election.
Amy Chan: Her heart is in elections
Amy Chan stumbled upon the intricacies of election law nearly two decades ago as a state Senate staffer.
Former Senate president Pierce frontrunner to replace Stringer
Former Senate President Steve Pierce is poised to make a reluctant comeback at the Capitol in the wake of David Stringer’s sudden resignation on Wednesday.
Bennett loses court bid to get public financing for gubernatorial campaign
A judge has rejected the latest bid by Ken Bennett to get public financing for his failed gubernatorial bid -- or at least reimburse himself for the money he spent.
Bennett takes another shot at recouping money for failed gubernatorial bid
Gubernatorial hopeful Ken Bennett is making one last legal effort to get the public to reimburse him for the expenses of his failed campaign.
Defeated gubernatorial candidate comes up short on contributions
Ken Bennett found himself out of the running when he was trounced by incumbent Doug Ducey in the Republican primary in August. Now he is finding himself out of the money.
