Concerns Over Election Security Run High Ahead of Arizona Midterms
PHOENIX, Ariz.—Maricopa County election officials said voter security would be a high priority on Election Day, and law enforcement is ready to deal with any reports of intimidation.
“If there is anyone out there who intends to disrupt this election over the next six days, that is going to be responded to very strongly,” said Bill Gates, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, at a press conference in Phoenix on Nov. 2.
Gates said the county would “push back” against social media influencers and narratives claiming that the county should have all ballots counted by the end of Nov. 8….