Republicans from a growing number of states are traveling to Maricopa County to witness the review, a sign that similar probes may be sought elsewhere across the country.
Republicans from a growing number of states are traveling to Maricopa County in Arizona to witness a controversial election review ordered by GOP leaders
A group of Republican lawmakers are parlaying their election skepticism into bids for higher office, launching campaigns for Congress, the governor’s mansion and the office of the top election official in the state.
A full roster of Republicans visiting the coliseum is hard to come by. Pullen, the spokesman, has only been able to confirm basic details about which states Republicans have traveled from, not the names of lawmakers and other officials making the trip.
A spokesman for Cyber Ninjas did not respond to questions about who’s coordinating the visits. But in court filings, the firm’s attorneys have argued they expect their work in Maricopa County to be the first of many “similar business opportunities” for other governments around the country.
Critics, including election experts observing the recount on behalf of Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, say the review is anything but a “gold standard.”