In a recent session of the Navajo County Board of Supervisors meeting, Arizona State Senators Sonny Borrelli and Wendy Rodgers took the stage to discuss a matter of paramount concern: the issue of election fraud and the role of electronic voting systems in past elections. The senators advocated for Senate Concurrent Resolution 1037, a proposal aimed at redefining the criteria for electronic meeting counters.
Senators Borrelli, hailing from Lake Havasu, and Rodgers, representing Flagstaff, drew attention to the vital importance of election integrity in their presentation. They presented evidence from previous elections, suggesting that electronic voting systems have been manipulated to alter the outcomes of these democratic processes.
During the public participation segment, concerned citizens voiced their opinions on the matter. Rich King, an Apache County resident, shared his experience as a signature verifier during the 2020 elections in Maricopa County. He expressed his belief that the current system lacks the necessary safeguards to ensure the accuracy of signature verification.
Another member of the public from Show Low, who also serves as a volunteer signature verifier, echoed King’s concerns. They raised doubts about the efficacy of the current electronic voting system, asserting that it may not accurately reflect the voters’ intentions.
Karen Slaten, who collaborates with the previous individual as a signature verifier, expressed her dissatisfaction with the present election system. Her remarks aligned with the growing sentiment that a comprehensive review of the current processes is needed to restore trust in the electoral system.
After the public comments, Senator Borrelli returned to the podium to further clarify his position. He emphasized that the issue of signature verification holds particular significance when discussing the elimination of electronic voting systems. Borrelli contended that a significant number of signatures that should have been flagged during verification had been erroneously approved due to the involvement of electronic systems. There was a discussion only and no action was taken.
