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A Maricopa County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Abe Hamadeh challenging the results of Arizona’s 2022 election. This is the third failed election challenge by Hamadeh, who demanded that the 2022 election results be tossed out and that he be declared attorney general. The judge dismissed the lawsuit as “bad faith,” considering Hamadeh had lost previous lawsuits making the same claims about the county’s signature verification methods on early ballots.
Arizona Judge Dismisses Recurring Election Lawsuit
A lawsuit challenging the results of Arizona’s 2022 election has been dismissed by a Maricopa County judge. This is not an April Fool’s joke but a recurrent issue in Arizona’s electoral affairs.
Hamadeh’s Third Failed Election Challenge
The dismissed lawsuit was filed by Abe Hamadeh in December, marking his third unsuccessful attempt to overturn the 2022 election results. Not only was the lawsuit dismissed, but the judge noted it was filed in “bad faith,” mirroring previous rejected lawsuits.
Hamadeh’s Sanctions and Congressional Ambitions
Despite repeated failures, Hamadeh is now vying for a seat in Congress. He is running for the open seat in the heavily Republican 8th Congressional District, despite being a Scottsdale resident. Donald Trump and Kari Lake, who also don’t live there, have endorsed him for the position.
Repetition of Allegations Without Proof
Hamadeh, who lost the 2022 election by just 280 votes, has consistently alleged that “thousands — if not hundreds of thousands — of illegal ballots were counted.” However, he provides no proof for these claims. His lawsuit demanded the removal of his opponent, Kris Mayes, from office and a new election or his installation as Attorney General.
Sanctions Could Result in Financial Loss
Judge Susanna Pineda dismissed Hamadeh’s lawsuit and indicated that sanctions are in order. She pointed out that his claims about Maricopa County’s signature verification procedures had been addressed and dismissed in previous lawsuits. This will likely result in a financial penalty for Hamadeh.
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