Cochis County, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) — Cochise County election administrator Lisa Mara has resigned after years of enduring a trendy political climate, according to multiple reports.
A small, rural county in Arizona received national attention when county superintendents refused to authorize elections on time. Proposed Full Hand Count to Investigate Unsubstantiated Voter Fraud ClaimsThe Arizona Supreme Court had filed at least four lawsuits with similar allegations since 2021, seeking to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.
the news of her departure The Washington Post first reported, obtained a letter sent by Marla’s attorney to county leaders, citing “outrageous and physically and emotionally threatening” work conditions and “objectively difficult and unpleasant” as reasons for her leaving the post. working conditions”. Mara encouraged the county to certify the election as required by state law, despite the threat of lawsuits. Arizona law requires county officials to approve election canvases, and state attorneys warned that county supervisors could face criminal charges for failing to meet their obligations. The judge ultimately ordered the Board to certify its findings. They did it on December 1st.
As The Associated Press reported, many election-related officials have resigned across the country following the threats and controversy that have plagued the position for years. Leslie Hoffman, who was the recorder for . Lynn Constable, the county’s longtime election commissioner, also resigned that month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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