Lawyers for Ms. Lake, a Trump ally who lost the governor’s race, claimed Maricopa County did not properly review mail-in ballot signatures. A judge said the arguments “do not clear the bar.”
Author: Neil Vigdor
Jim Marchant, a Nevada Election Denier, Announces Senate Run
Mr. Marchant, who lost his bid for Nevada’s secretary of state last year, will now attempt to unseat Senator Jacky Rosen, the Democratic incumbent.
Trump Weighs Skipping Primary Debates
He took swipes at President Biden, Ron DeSantis and the Reagan presidential library during an event in New Hampshire.
Mike Lindell Loses Arbitration Case and Must Pay $5 Million
An arbitration panel ruled that the MyPillow founder had failed to pay a computer software expert who disproved his false election claims as part of a contest.
Another Texas Election Official Quits After Threats From Trump Supporters
Heider Garcia, the top election official in deep-red Tarrant County, had previously testified about being harassed by the former president’s right-wing supporters.
Arizona House Republicans Expel One of Their Own
Representative Liz Harris was ousted from her seat by the G.O.P.-controlled House for promoting conspiracy theories during a legislative hearing.
Tina Peters, Former Colorado County Clerk, Is Sentenced in Obstruction Case
Ms. Peters, who is awaiting trial in a voting equipment tampering case, was given four months of home detention and community service after her conviction on an obstruction charge.
Republican Mark Lamb Files to Run for Kyrsten Sinema’s Senate Seat
Mark Lamb, a sheriff and an ally of former President Donald J. Trump, will run for the seat held by Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat-turned-independent.
Republicans Face Setbacks in Push to Tighten Voting Laws on College Campuses
Party officials across the country have sought to erect more barriers for young voters, who tilt heavily Democratic, after several cycles in which their turnout surged.
Arizona Supreme Court Turns Down Kari Lake’s Appeal in Her Election Lawsuit
The justices refused to hear Ms. Lake’s claims disputing her loss in the governor’s race, but sent one part of her lawsuit back to a trial court for review.