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RNC and a GOP Coalition File an Emergency Motion to Extend Poll Hours in Maricopa County Over Voting Machine Issues, According to the Republican Chairwoman

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Republican chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced tonight that the RNC and a GOP coalition are filing a motion to extend poll hours in Maricopa County, Arizona over voting machine issues.

According to 12 News, if the motion is approved, polls in Arizona would remain open until 10 p.m. local time.

The motion would also suspend the public release of any tabulated early ballot returns in Maricopa County until 11:00 p.m.  

McDaniel declared in a three-part tweet, “The RNC is joining a Republican coalition to file an emergency motion to extend poll hours in Maricopa County because voting machines in over 25% of voting locations have experienced significant issues.”

“The widespread issues – in an election administered by Democrat Secretary of State Katie Hobbs – are completely unacceptable, especially as Republicans flock to the polls to vote in-person on Election Day.”

“We have dozens of attorneys and thousands of volunteers on the ground working to solve this issue and ensure that Arizona voters have the chance to make their voices heard.”

Arizona GOP Gov. nominee Kari Lake has been encouraging voters to stay in line since the news of the issues first surfaced.

“No matter what you do today, do not sacrifice your vote. The stakes are just too high, Arizona. I love you all. Let’s win this thing,” Lake declared in a viral tweet that she made around 9 a.m. local time.

Donald Trump Jr. also urged in a tweet, “Arizona patriots – We need all of you to swamp the polls in support of Kari Lake and Blake Masters. And STAY IN LINE no matter what. We can win this!!!”

UPDATE: A judge has denied the motion.

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