A Republican Yuma County supervisor says there's no need to worry that today's Arizona primary election is not secure.

Superintendent Jonathan Lines is one of four Arizona directors for the Democracy Defense Project, which describes itself as “a new organization led by a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders from Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin that works to protect the transparency, safety, security and legitimacy of our nation's election system.”

Rhines, along with her Republican colleagues former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, former Rep. Matt Salmon and former Democratic Rep. Daniel Hernandez, said voters who submitted their ballots in person or by mail and those who go to the polls today need not worry.

“As current and former elected officials, we are confident that each county has robust systems and processes in place to ensure every vote is counted accurately,” the Democracy Defense Project said in a statement.

“In recent years, there have been voices raising questions about the way our elections are conducted. While it is important that we address concerns, I want to reassure everyone that our electoral process is safe and trustworthy…I sincerely encourage all voters who have not yet cast their ballot to head to the polls with confidence and pride. I also ask all candidates who have marked their ballot to generously accept the final decision of the voters. Whatever the outcome, we must have faith in the integrity of our electoral process and the accurate counting of every vote…

“Council members will speak out when these instances arise and publicly defend those who have sworn to uphold the rule of law regardless of party or outcome.”

For Yuma County residents who would like to vote in person, polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a list of polling places in Yuma, Summerton, San Luis and Wellton, visit yumacountyaz.gov.

For information about polling locations in La Paz County, visit www.lapaz.gov.

Voters in Yuma, Summerton and San Luis vote for city council candidates, and if a candidate receives 50% plus one of the votes they win the seat and don't have to go to the general election in November.

The candidates for Yuma City Council are Councilman Chris Morris, former Councilman Karen Watts, Martin Garcia, Brannick Harris and Mark Martinez. See below for the candidates in San Luis and Summerton.
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