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Two Republican state senators, Sonny Borrelli and Wendy Rogers, allege they have evidence showing Maricopa County’s ballot-tabulation machines were compromised for the 2020 and 2022 elections, but they have not shared this information or disclosed its source. They claim the software used in the county’s Dominion vote-counting machines was not federally certified, and that data reanalyzed by retired National Security Agency staff indicate security breaches. Their claims have been disputed by county election officials who argue it is another instance of misunderstanding the election system and data.
Republican Senators Won’t Share New Evidence on Maricopa County’s Ballot Machines
Republican state senators are withholding what they claim is new evidence that Maricopa County’s ballot-tabulation machines were compromised in the 2020 and 2022 elections. Senators Sonny Borrelli and Wendy Rogers declined to name the source of their information, a move that’s been met with skepticism by county election officials who see it as a misunderstanding of the election system and data review.
Interestingly, the information Rogers cited in a news conference matches a petition filed by Kari Lake and Mark Finchem with the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that vote-counting machines are insecure. Rogers compared the alleged breach to the deciphering of Germany’s ENIGMA machine in World War II, stating that it leaves decryption keys in plain sight.
This information comes from an affidavit filed by Ben Cotton, founder of CyFIR, an IT firm hired by the Arizona Senate during its audit of the 2020 election results. To prepare for future elections, visit our Voter Guide and compare where presidential candidates stand on key issues.
Claims of Uncertified Software and Security Breaches
According to Borrelli and Rogers, a report based on data from a public records request claims that the software used in the county’s Dominion vote-counting machines was not federally certified. Borrelli alleged that the data was reanalyzed by retired National Security Agency staffers, pointing to problems that need rectification before the upcoming elections. He added that this issue extends to other counties using Dominion voting machines.
Rogers sees this as new evidence of issues with the past two general elections, claiming the problems were recently discovered and uncovered. When asked about their belief in the outcome of the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 Arizona governor’s race, neither senator provided a response.
Maricopa County Attorney Reviews Information
Borrelli confirmed that he has handed the information over to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. Mitchell’s office acknowledged receipt of the Cotton affidavit, stating that it’s under review by their civil division, although Borrelli did not request an investigation.
Maricopa County Election Officials Defend Election Credibility
Maricopa County election officials defended the credibility of the 2020 and 2022 elections, refuting the senators’ allegations as a misunderstanding of the election system and data review. Communication director Fields Moseley stated that the allegations are false and another example of people not understanding the election system and the data they are reviewing.
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