Arizona’s recount law could postpone the certification of the 2024 election.
OAN’s Sophia Flores
4:13 PM – Friday, October 6, 2023
A New Law in Arizona Could Jeopardize Election Results
State lawmakers must solve calendar issues in order to prevent the delay of election results. Current Arizona laws automatically call for a recount if the final margin of the vote between two candidates is less than half a percentage point of total votes. According to state law, that recount can only take place once all of the votes are tallied.
Officials are arguing that the law “put(s) in jeopardy” immovable deadlines on the election calendar. The event that officials are most worried about is Electoral College process and ones that confirm the winners of the August primaries. Officials are fearful that a recount could affect presidential election ballots for the general election that need to be sent to the military and to overseas voters.
The law first came into place prior to the 2022 general midterm election cycle. Officials are worried about the law’s timeliness due to it never being tested during a full election cycle.
Some proposals officials have come up in order to avoid the dilemma include moving Arizona’s primary election to earlier in the summer. Another solution that has been pitched is to speed up the proofreading of ballots and to allow local officials to transmit results to the state.
Based off of data from the 2022 recounts, election officials believe that it would take around three weeks to count the ballots should the vote require a recount.
During the 2022 midterm elections, the Grand Canyon State had multiple recounts. One of the most notable recounts was for the attorney general race. Democrat Kris Mayes defeated Republican Abe Hamadeh. Mayes initially won by 511 votes. However, after the recount, he finished 280 votes ahead.
The once red state has become a swing state. All eyes will be on it in 2024 as it is expected to be on of the several battle states.
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How could the new law in Arizona potentially jeopardize election results?
A New Law in Arizona Could Jeopardize Election Results
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OAN’s Sophia Flores
4:13 PM – Friday, October 6, 2023
State lawmakers must solve calendar issues in order to prevent the delay of election results. Current Arizona laws automatically call for a recount if the final margin of the vote between two candidates is less than half a percentage point of total votes. According to state law, that recount can only take place once all of the votes are tallied.
Officials are arguing that the law “puts in jeopardy” immovable deadlines on the election calendar. The event that officials are most worried about is the Electoral College process and the ones that confirm the winners of the August primaries. Officials are fearful that a recount could affect presidential election ballots for the general election that need to be sent to the military and overseas voters.
The law first came into place prior to the 2022 general midterm election cycle. Officials are worried about the law’s timeliness due to it never being tested during a full election cycle.
Some proposals officials have come up with in order to avoid the dilemma include moving Arizona’s primary election to earlier in the summer. Another solution that has been pitched is to speed up the proofreading of ballots and to allow local officials to transmit results to the state.
Based off data from the 2022 recounts, election officials believe that it would take around three weeks to count the ballots. This could potentially delay the final results of the election and hinder the smooth functioning of the democratic process.
It is crucial for lawmakers and authorities to address this issue and find a solution that ensures the accuracy and timeliness of election results without compromising the integrity of the electoral process.
In conclusion, the new law in Arizona poses a potential threat to the timely declaration of election results. The concerns raised by officials regarding immovable deadlines and the impact on the Electoral College process and overseas voters are valid. It is imperative that lawmakers take action to rectify this situation by considering proposals such as moving the primary election to an earlier date or streamlining ballot proofreading and result transmission processes. The smooth functioning of elections and the timely reporting of results are essential to upholding democracy and maintaining public trust in the electoral system.
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