In Arizona, three candidates who have denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election won Republican primaries for the positions of governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. If these candidates are successful in the general election in November, they will have significant responsibilities in overseeing elections and managing voting laws. Amna Nawaz spoke with Stephen Richer, who served as the elections recorder in Maricopa County from 2021 to 2025, to discuss the implications of these primary results.
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Election Deniers Win GOP Primaries in Arizona
Three candidates who have denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election won Republican primaries in Arizona for key positions. Their potential victory in the upcoming general election could impact election oversight and voting laws in the state.
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The implications of Trump loyalists and election deniers winning GOP primaries
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Election Deniers Win GOP Primaries in Arizona