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House Oversight Committee Hearing on the 2020 Arizona Election Audit

Original title: ASSESSING THE ELECTION ``AUDIT'' IN ARIZONA AND THREATS TO AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examined the methods and implications of the 2020 election audit in Maricopa County, which involved the of ballots and election equipment by the Arizona State Senate.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

The board was subject to subpoenas for ballots and election equipment during the audit process.

Arizona State Senate

The Senate initiated the audit and issued subpoenas for election materials.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on October 7, 2021, to examine the 2020 election audit conducted in Maricopa County, Arizona. The hearing featured testimony from local Arizona officials, election experts, and representatives involved in the audit process.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on October 7, 2021, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The committee examined the audit of the 2020 Presidential election results in Maricopa County, Arizona.
  • Witnesses included Maricopa County Board of Supervisors members Jack Sellers and William Gates.
  • Witnesses included election experts David Becker and Gowri Ramachandran.
  • Ken Bennett testified as the Arizona State Senate Audit Liaison.
  • Doug Logan, CEO of Cyber Ninjas, was invited to testify but did not provide an oral statement.
  • Numerous documents were entered into the record, including articles, letters, and questions for the record (QFRs).
  • The hearing addressed the use of subpoenas to obtain ballots and election equipment for the audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to assess the election audit conducted in Maricopa County, Arizona, and discuss its impact on American democracy.
Who testified at the hearing?
Testimony was provided by Maricopa County officials Jack Sellers and William Gates, election experts David Becker and Gowri Ramachandran, and Arizona State Senate Audit Liaison Ken Bennett.

Why It Matters

This hearing examined the methods and implications of the 2020 election audit in Maricopa County, which involved the of ballots and election equipment by the Arizona State Senate.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Use of Legislative Subpoenas for Election Audits

The hearing highlights the use of state legislative subpoenas to compel the release of election materials, a significant point of contention in election administration.

Connected Entities

personCarolyn B. MaloneyChairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and ReformMap →
locationMaricopa CountySubject of the election auditMap →
personWilliam GatesVice Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County, ArizonaMap →
personDoug LoganCEO of Cyber Ninjas, Inc.Map →
personJack SellersChairman, Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County, ArizonaMap →
personKen BennettArizona State Senate Audit LiaisonMap →
organizationCyber Ninjas, Inc.Firm hired to conduct the auditMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance85
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  • Controversy90
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  • Entertainment40
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  • Buzz30
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