House Oversight Committee Hearing on the 2020 Arizona Election Audit
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
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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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.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
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.
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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.
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.
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