Arizona has lost more top election officials than any western state since 2020

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 994

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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In the five years since the 2020 presidential election, during which Republicans sowed doubt in election systems by spreading evidence-free “fraud” claims, a new report shows that Arizona counties have had more turnover in local election administration than any other western state.

In fact, all 15 of Arizona’s counties have experienced turnover in at least one chief election position.

The report by Issue One, a nonpartisan political reform nonprofit, shows that all 15 …

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