Court Sides with Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission

Court Sides with Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission

Maricopa County, Arizona - A Superior Court judge has rejected the remaining challenges against the work of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.  Plaintiffs had challenged the commission's process and accused the commission of violating state open meeting laws.  The Supreme Court ruled in the commission's favor in June of 2015.  There is no word yet on an appeal.
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Arizona County Announces Reform Commission After Primary Election Disaster

Arizona County Announces Reform Commission After Primary Election Disaster

Arizona - After a fiasco of a primary election, Maricopa County, Arizona will establish a new election reform commission to provide "oversight" over election officials.  Maricopa's election "disaster" included long waiting lines to vote after a nearly 70% decrease in polling places, errors on the ballots, and flawed registration procedures.  The Phoenix New Times reports the county recorder and Secretary of State are resisting calls for resignation after this election administration failure. Read more.
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