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Earlier fears of short-staffed elections averted, but some fears remain
Despite earlier fears that voter intimidation and threats against officials would make it hard to find enough workers to run the state’s elections this year, county recorders said they have not had too much difficulty filling those jobs.
Judge considers whether to block Clean Elections USA from using name in Arizona
A judge is weighing whether to block Clean Elections USA, the group that has been monitoring drop boxes here, from using that name in Arizona.
Federal judge blocks voter intimidation by ‘monitors’ at drop boxes
A federal judge granted an emergency temporary restraining order against drop box monitors on Tuesday, banning monitors from filming or following voters within 75 feet of drop boxes.
Two lawsuits could provide legal tests for ballot box watchers
A pair of lawsuits filed this week are seeking to stop ballot box watchers from staking out drop boxes in Maricopa County.
Complaints about ballot box watchers pile up, but law enforcement response could be limited
The Secretary of State’s office has now referred six complaints about alleged voter intimidation to law enforcement agencies and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has referred two incidents to the County Attorney’s Office. But law enforcement officials say they may be limited in what they can do to respond to complaints about self-appointed monitors who are hanging out near ballot boxes i[...]
Reagan outlines acceptable behavior at polling places
Seeking to avoid confrontation between voters and self-styled poll watchers, Secretary of State Michele Reagan warned Wednesday what will -- and will not -- be tolerated at polling places next week.
Arizona Dems seek order blocking voter intimidation
The state Democratic Party wants a federal judge to block what it claims are planned voter intimidation tactics by the Republican Party and the Trump campaign.
