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Cochise County Supervisors Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby were indicted by the state grand jury for refusing to certify the county’s election results, which is a violation of state law. They stand accused of two felonies: conspiracy and interference with an election officer. The two Republican supervisors had refused to certify the 2022 vote, raising concerns about the certification of tabulation machines, and their actions have been perceived as a protest against Maricopa County’s election.
Arizona Leaders Face Legal Consequences for Election Results Non-certification
Arizona’s Cochise County Supervisors Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby are facing the consequences of their decision to fall into the stolen election narrative. They now face legal action.
The state grand jury indicted the two supervisors for refusing to certify the county’s elections results as mandated by law.
Supervisors Accused of Election Interference
Judd and Crosby have been charged with two felonies: conspiracy and interference with an election officer. Their decision to not certify the 2022 vote drew national attention, seeming to be a protest of Maricopa County’s election.
Their actions could have placed another Democrat in Congress. Without Cochise County’s vote, Republican Juan Ciscomani could have lost his southern Arizona race to Democrat Kirsten Engel.
Kari Lake Advocated for Legal Action
Kari Lake, a then-Republican gubernatorial candidate, seemed satisfied with the idea of legal action against the supervisors. This week, she saw this come to fruition as the two supervisors were indicted and now face a pair of class five felonies.
Law Clear on Election Certification
Despite potential outcry from the MAGA crowd, Arizona law is clear about certifying elections. ARS 16-642 mandates county supervisors to certify the election within 20 days of the vote, meaning by Nov. 28, 2022. The supervisors now face the possibility of prison for their actions.
Kari Lake remained silent following the indictment announcement, having moved on to running for the Senate. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the legal implications of refusing to adhere to election laws.
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