Wendy Rogers Applauds Arizona Legislative Leaders’ Call for Audit of Election Software and Equipment

AZ State Legislative Leaders have called for an audit of the Maricopa County election software and equipment. See Press release below:

“(Phoenix, State Capitol) — Senate President Karen Fann and Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers today called for an independent audit of the Dominion software and equipment used by Maricopa County in the 2020 General Election. The two leaders, along with incoming Senate Government Chair Michelle Ugenti-Rita and House Majority Leader Warren Petersen, had numerous phone calls with members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

“As a longtime advocate for improving and modernizing our election system, I am pleased to learn that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is supportive of conducting an independent audit of their voting software and equipment,” said Sen. Ugenti-Rita. “It is important we maintain all of the voting public’s confidence in our elections and this is a positive first step in the right direction.”

“A significant number of voters believe that fraud occurred and with the number of irregularities it is easy to understand why,” said House Majority Leader Petersen. “Especially concerning are the allegations made surrounding the vendor Dominion. It is imperative that the County immediately do a forensic audit on the Dominion software and equipment to make sure the results were accurate.”

Legislators also emphasized to the supervisors how important it is to move expeditiously on this matter.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Legislative Leaders call for audit of Maricopa County election software and equipment #AZSenate #AZleg #Election @AZHouseGOP pic.twitter.com/wDlr7v0fDT

— AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) December 4, 2020

AZ State Senator-elect Wendy Rogers supports the continued fight for ensuring the validity of this election tweeting, “I am so proud of the Arizona legislature. Let’s keep up the fire and get to the bottom of this!”

I am so proud of the Arizona legislature. Let’s keep up the fire and get to the bottom of this!

— Wendy Rogers (@WendyRogersAZ) December 4, 2020

This comes after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey certified the election results earlier this week. Ducey said he had silenced a call from President Trump while he was in the middle of signing the papers to certify the election.

President Trump to Twitter to ask “Why is he rushing to put a Democrat in office, especially when so many horrible things concerning voter fraud are being revealed at the hearing going on right now. @OANN What is going on with @dougducey? Republicans will long remember!”

Why is he rushing to put a Democrat in office, especially when so many horrible things concerning voter fraud are being revealed at the hearing going on right now. @OANN What is going on with @dougducey? Republicans will long remember! https://t.co/XILGaHcyw7

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 30, 2020

Ducey responded to the president trying to defend his actions.

We’ve been doing early voting since 1992. Arizona didn’t explore or experiment this year. We didn’t cancel election day voting as some pushed for — we weren’t going to disenfranchise any voter. 2/

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) December 1, 2020

We’ve got ID at the polls. We review EVERY signature (every single one) on early ballots — by hand — unlike other states that use computers. Prohibitions on ballot harvesting. Bipartisan poll observers. Clear deadlines, including no ballots allowed after Election Day. 4/

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) December 1, 2020

It requires the Secretary of State, in the presence of the Governor and the Attorney General, to canvass the election on the fourth Monday following the general election. That was today. 6/ pic.twitter.com/Bo3UnnRYe6

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) December 1, 2020

Chairwoman of the AZ GOP replied to Ducey’s defense with “#STHU #ElectionIntegrity is missing in Arizona. Period.”

#STHU #ElectionIntegrity is missing in Arizona. Period. https://t.co/yJrdPDw7SV

— Dr. Kelli Ward 🇺🇸 (@kelliwardaz) December 1, 2020

It appears the GOP is split between those who are moving towards a Biden presidency and those who are fighting for what they see as election integrity. We will all see how this plays out over time.

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