Republican Rep. Shawnna Bolick introduced the bill, which rewrites parts of the state’s electoral law, such as sections on poll watchers and ballot security and auditing, among other measures, The Republic reported.
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One section grants the Legislature, which is currently under the control of the Republican Party, the ability to revoke the secretary of state’s certification “by majority vote at any time prior to the presidential inauguration.”
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“The legislature may take action pursuant to this subsection regardless of whether the legislature is in regular or special session or has held committees or other hearings on the matter.”
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This follows the failed attempts by the Arizona Republican Party to reject the election results that gave President Joe Biden victory in the state. Republicans got into a fight with unsubstantiated lawsuits and complaints to follow up on President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims of voter fraud.
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