When Cochise Supervisors put the County Recorder in charge of all elections matters, State Attorney General Kris Mayes sued. But Tuesday a judge rejected effort to stop to the arrangement.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Elections in Cochise County have been a contentious issue for months. When Cochise Supervisors put the County Recorder—who questioned the validity of the Presidential election—in charge of all elections matters, State Attorney General Kris Mayes sued to stop that move.
Before last fall's midterm elections people packed Cochise Supervisors meetings calling for an extensive hand count of ballots. Attorney General Kris Mayes sued saying Supervisors had no authority to put one person in charge of all election functions.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WATCH: State of Arizona vs. Cochise County Board of Supervisors, RecorderThe State of Arizona has filed a preliminary injunction against the Cochise County Board of Supervisors for an agreement that assigns elections duties to the County Recorder. KGUN 9 will livestream the proceedings beginning at 1:30pm.
Read more »
Judge sides against Mayes on Cochise County election administratorJudge rejects Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' request to block board from handing election administration to county recorder.
Read more »
Pima County Board of Supervisors continues to address homelessnessThe board of supervisors discussed updates of the different initiatives aimed to help find a bed for homeless people.
Read more »
L.A. County warns of possible $3-billion hit to budget from sex abuse claimsCounty officials warned the Board of Supervisors the county may have to spend as much as $3 billion resolving claims of sexual abuse at the county's facilities.
Read more »
Tarrant County election chief resigns citing conflict with county judgeHeider Garcia, Tarrant County’s top election official has resigned, citing differences with the county’s new conservative judge.
Read more »
Tarrant County Elections Chief Resigns, Says Differences With County Judge Influenced DecisionTarrant County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia said differences with newly elected Judge Tim O’Hare influenced his decision to resign.
Read more »