How Trump’s executive orders are dismantling diversity at Maricopa County community colleges • Arizona Mirror
The Maricopa County Community College District has responded to President Donald Trump’s threat to universities and universities engaged in student and staff diversity efforts, laying off workers assigned to roles, removing inclusiveness language and halting practices. Arizona Miller obtained an email sent by an administrator to staff at one of the 10 community colleges in […]
Vance Tells Bishops Who Have Been Outspoken Against Trump Border Policies To ‘Look In Mirror’ Before Being Critical
Vice President JD VANCE has raised concerns about CBS News (USCCB) to the US Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Sunday that the Trump administration focuses on being expelled from the public. 。 In the first week of his appointment, President Donald Trump has polished the US southern border and illegal immigrants. In “Face The Nation”, Brennan […]
After ‘counting ballots faster than we ever have,’ Maricopa County certified its election results • Arizona Mirror
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors certified the general election results Thursday afternoon, clearing the way for the election. Recount to officially begin. Maricopa County election officials and some commissioners emphasized that the county counted a record number of votes in a shorter amount of time than in previous elections, apparently in response to the […]
Election Day bomb threats sent to Maricopa, Pima counties were identical • Arizona Mirror
Bomb threats sent to Maricopa and Pima counties on Election Day contained identical language, according to copies of the threats obtained through a public records request. Arizona was one of several states where polling places and election facilities received bomb threats on Election Day. That day, 10 of the state’s 15 counties received bomb threats; […]
Arizona election results delayed as counties experience unexpected problems counting ballots • Arizona Mirror
Several counties in Arizona are taking much longer than expected to count ballots and report election results. The delay means numerous legislative, statewide and local elections have yet to be called, including races for the U.S. Senate and races that will help determine the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Voter advocacy groups […]
Cochise County Supe Peggy Judd pleads guilty in election certification case, avoids felony • Arizona Mirror
Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd entered into a plea deal to avoid a felony charge after she and another supervisor delayed certification of the 2022 election over concerns of voter fraud, which does not exist in Maricopa County. . Attorney General Chris Mays announced on Monday Judd entered into an agreement pleading guilty to refusing […]
Maricopa County promises it’s ready for a two-page ballot in November • Arizona Mirror
For the first time in nearly two decades, Maricopa County voters will mark their choice on a two-page ballot in November. Election officials in Arizona's most populous county announced Wednesday that voters will receive a two-page ballot whether they vote early by mail or on Election Day. The average ballot will feature 79 races, including […]
Alabama man pleads guilty to threatening to ‘execute’ Maricopa County election workers • Arizona Mirror
An Alabama man pleaded guilty Friday to sending threatening messages to an Arizona Board of Elections employee in Maricopa County during the 2022 Arizona primary election. Brian Jerry Ogstad, 60, admitted to sending multiple threatening messages on social media, including explicit threats of violence and execution against election workers. Ogstad faces up to five years […]
Man accused in Maricopa tabulator key theft charged in 3 others • Arizona Mirror
Walter Lingfield Jr., the 27-year-old man accused of stealing keys to an electronic counting machine from the Maricopa County Election Department last month, has been charged with three additional counts of theft within the past year. Lingfield pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Maricopa County Superior Court to one count of computer tampering, alleging he stole […]
To prepare for a two-page ballot, Maricopa County conducted a mock election • Arizona Mirror
Maricopa County on Wednesday held a mock election to help poll workers and election officials learn what challenges they'll face processing and counting the two-page ballots in preparation for the upcoming November election. At the Maricopa County Counting and Election Center (MCTEC), poll workers met with elections officials to conduct a simulated election. Lawmakers have […]
