PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Senate Republicans who have been battling with Maricopa County to get access to ballots and election equipment from the November election are pushing a backup plan to gain that access in case a court agrees with the county board that the materials are protected.
A Senate committee dominated by Republicans advanced a proposal Thursday that says ballots and election machines are not privileged, confidential or protected from disclosure if the Legislature issues a subpoena. Democrats were opposed.
The Republican-controlled county board has been fighting the Senate’s effort to get access to ballots and election machines since mid-December.
