Arizona Republicans introduce Florida-style election reforms to speed results

[Free Vulcan]

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is seeking election administration reforms similar to what exists in Florida in the upcoming legislative session in hopes of delivering faster results.

Senate Bill 1011 would end the drop off of mail-in ballots at 7 p.m. on the Friday prior to Election Day, which would be a major change from the drop-offs that are available until polls close on Election Day currently.

Mail-in ballots dropped off closer to Election Day, also known as “late earlies,” are often attributed to the length of time it takes to count ballots in the Grand Canyon State.

“Today me and my colleagues will be introducing legislation to get election results night of. AZ will no longer be the laughing stock of the nation and the last to announce electoral votes. The bill will incorporate the key differences between AZ and FL,” Petersen tweeted Wednesday.

In addition, the bill would require an early voting certificate to be signed by a voter as opposed to a mail affidavit envelope for those voting early in-person.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3260234/arizona-republicans-introduce-florida-style-election-reforms-to-speed-results/

[Cyber Liberty]

Vetoed in five minutes....

[HikerGuy83]

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is seeking election administration reforms similar to what exists in Florida in the upcoming legislative session in hopes of delivering faster results.

Senate Bill 1011 would end the drop off of mail-in ballots at 7 p.m. on the Friday prior to Election Day, which would be a major change from the drop-offs that are available until polls close on Election Day currently.

Mail-in ballots dropped off closer to Election Day, also known as “late earlies,” are often attributed to the length of time it takes to count ballots in the Grand Canyon State.

“Today me and my colleagues will be introducing legislation to get election results night of. AZ will no longer be the laughing stock of the nation and the last to announce electoral votes. The bill will incorporate the key differences between AZ and FL,” Petersen tweeted Wednesday.

In addition, the bill would require an early voting certificate to be signed by a voter as opposed to a mail affidavit envelope for those voting early in-person.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3260234/arizona-republicans-introduce-florida-style-election-reforms-to-speed-results/

Let's hope it flys. 

We need to know everything on election night.

[Hoodat]

Vetoed in five minutes....

Which is why they waited until now to offer it.

[HikerGuy83]

Vetoed in five minutes....

Not surprising, but Hobb's days are numbered.  The big thing is getting someone ready (and it better not be Karil Lake) to run against her.

[Cyber Liberty]

Not surprising, but Hobb's days are numbered.  The big thing is getting someone ready (and it better not be Karil Lake) to run against her.

Karrin Tayler Robson has cast her hat in the ring.

[HikerGuy83]

Karrin Tayler Robson has cast her hat in the ring.

Good to hear.

From what I recall, Lake & Co. branded her as a McCain person.  Not sure if that is reality.

[Cyber Liberty]

Good to hear.

From what I recall, Lake & Co. branded her as a McCain person.  Not sure if that is reality.

It is a reality, she loves McCain. But...she would be leagues better than any Dem.

[HikerGuy83]

It is a reality, she loves McCain. But...she would be leagues better than any Dem.

Just reading an article on her and her wind-walking activity since her defeat in 2022.

I originally was more supportive, but have become less enamored. 

Now, the question is.....is there someone more conservative who isn't Kari Lake (and carrying a lot of baggage) who will run against her ?

She is quite obviously in the money circles and whoever it might be needs to be getting out in front....NOW.

[HikerGuy83]

Sounds like Trump endorsed Robson. 

Ouch.

[Cyber Liberty]

Sounds like Trump endorsed Robson. 

Ouch.

Trump doesn't know AZ very well, does he?  X blew up at this....

[HikerGuy83]

Trump doesn't know AZ very well, does he?  X blew up at this....

What does he need to know ?

He has endorsed many who have been critics of his style and approach.

J.D. Vance being one of the more prominent. 

What he does know is that Lake won't win and I don't want to go through that s**t show again. 

This is going to hurt the ability of anyone else to get into the race, but I hope someone does.  We need to drive out the ISSUES this state faces and get honest about what it's going to take to deal with them. 

Sounds like she's  a hawk on immigration.....that is going to help her go a long way.

[Cyber Liberty]

What does he need to know ?

He has endorsed many who have been critics of his style and approach.

J.D. Vance being one of the more prominent. 

What he does know is that Lake won't win and I don't want to go through that s**t show again. 

This is going to hurt the ability of anyone else to get into the race, but I hope someone does.  We need to drive out the ISSUES this state faces and get honest about what it's going to take to deal with them. 

Sounds like she's  a hawk on immigration.....that is going to help her go a long way.

Better than the best the Rats can put up.  We should have an assortment of decent candidates by Primary, '26.

[HikerGuy83]

Better than the best the Rats can put up.  We should have an assortment of decent candidates by Primary, '26.

Whoever they are, I don't want to see the kind of "carnage" campaigns that Lake runs.

You put forth your points......and I'll decide.  If you hate on your opponent, I'll not be voting for you (based on that alone....I don't give a rat's rear what your policies are).

In Kansas, we had two strong conservatives (members of the house) running for the senate seat formerly held by Sam Brownback.  One was Jerry Moran.  The other was Todd Tiahart.  Both were strong.  But Moran was very popular in the western part of the state.  Tiahart took a scorched earth approach and ran a savage negative campaign.  Even my wife, who is very apolitical, was disgusted with Tiahart.  She didn't even know what he was running for.  She just thought his commercials were garbage.

I was totally pissed at Tiahart and let every "lethargic" republican I know that they should vote for Moran.  Not because of me...but....just because.  Moran beat Tiahart by 5%. 

I was pretty much determined that I didn't care if Tiahart walked on water.....I'd never vote for him for ANYTHING except maybe dog catcher.

[HikerGuy83]

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is seeking election administration reforms similar to what exists in Florida in the upcoming legislative session in hopes of delivering faster results.

Senate Bill 1011 would end the drop off of mail-in ballots at 7 p.m. on the Friday prior to Election Day, which would be a major change from the drop-offs that are available until polls close on Election Day currently.

Mail-in ballots dropped off closer to Election Day, also known as “late earlies,” are often attributed to the length of time it takes to count ballots in the Grand Canyon State.

“Today me and my colleagues will be introducing legislation to get election results night of. AZ will no longer be the laughing stock of the nation and the last to announce electoral votes. The bill will incorporate the key differences between AZ and FL,” Petersen tweeted Wednesday.

In addition, the bill would require an early voting certificate to be signed by a voter as opposed to a mail affidavit envelope for those voting early in-person.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3260234/arizona-republicans-introduce-florida-style-election-reforms-to-speed-results/

This was discussed in our MCRC meeting.  It needs to stay way up in the priority list.

[Cyber Liberty]

This was discussed in our MCRC meeting.  It needs to stay way up in the priority list.

The only way this can pass is if you get sufficient votes in both house to override the guaranteed Veto.  I hope we can, but with all the Dems lockstep moves it's unlikely. 

[HikerGuy83]

The only way this can pass is if you get sufficient votes in both house to override the guaranteed Veto.  I hope we can, but with all the Dems lockstep moves it's unlikely. 

In two years, we are going to fire Hobbs, then it will be easy.  But we can't wait for that to put the plans out and get them refined.

[libertybele]

How ironic that years ago FL was a laughing stock as far as voting because of the 'hanging chad' issue.  Not so anymore.  Much has changed.

[Wingnut]

How ironic that years ago FL was a laughing stock as far as voting because of the 'hanging chad' issue.  Not so anymore.  Much has changed.

The Chad Affair.  what a mess.   Great Society Dem Lawton Chiles was Gov from 91 till he croaked in 98.  Then Lt Gov Buddy McKay finished the inal year of Chiles's term   The Scrubs little Broh, Jeb was elected 1/5/99 and couldn't be bothered to upgrade the voting system.

[Cyber Liberty]

How ironic that years ago FL was a laughing stock as far as voting because of the 'hanging chad' issue.  Not so anymore.  Much has changed.

You had a great Secretary of State in Florida back then. All Y'all fixed it right.   

[libertybele]

You had a great Secretary of State in Florida back then. All Y'all fixed it right.   

Katherine Harris, until the recount I didn't even really know who she was. 

[HikerGuy83]

2000 was ages ago.

This is Arizona and we need to be focused on cleaning house in 2026. 

The MCRC meeting was both celebratory and focused on dumping Hobbs & Co at the same time.

McStain's influence is fading.

Craig Berland was re-elected chair.  Most of the existing board was also re-elected.

Berland was very pointed in saying that this is the year we need to find those candidates needed to defeat Hobbs as well as prepping the machinery needed to make it happen. 

The AZ GOP meeting is in a week.  I am a state committeeman. 

Swoboda is going to be challenged.....we will see how it goes and why people are going to challenge her.

AZ is RED....That we are still dealing with the residue of the McStainers isn't easy.....but it's going away. 

The hardest one will be Gallego.

But Hobbs.......not only is this state red....but she sucks.

And we'll take that along with a strong house and senate and get the elections reforms we need.

[Bigun]

2000 was ages ago.

This is Arizona and we need to be focused on cleaning house in 2026. 

The MCRC meeting was both celebratory and focused on dumping Hobbs & Co at the same time.

McStain's influence is fading.

Craig Berland was re-elected chair.  Most of the existing board was also re-elected.

Berland was very pointed in saying that this is the year we need to find those candidates needed to defeat Hobbs as well as prepping the machinery needed to make it happen. 

The AZ GOP meeting is in a week.  I am a state committeeman. 

Swoboda is going to be challenged.....we will see how it goes and why people are going to challenge her.

AZ is RED....That we are still dealing with the residue of the McStainers isn't easy.....but it's going away. 

The hardest one will be Gallego.

But Hobbs.......not only is this state red....but she sucks.

And we'll take that along with a strong house and senate and get the elections reforms we need.

I wish you every success with that!

Here (Texas) has 88 Republican and 62 Democrat members of the house who just elected a RINO to be speaker.

[HikerGuy83]

I wish you every success with that!

Here (Texas) has 88 Republican and 62 Democrat members of the house who just elected a RINO to be speaker.

Yes, it seems that not everone wants (some version of) MAGA running their state.  Not that anyone can tell me what MAGA really stands for....but hey.......we know that some hide behind it as they do some pretty crazy stuff.

After the vote, the state party chair said they would sanction anyone who voted for the new speaker.  They chanted from the steps...."This is our house."  Well, guess what ?  It isn't. 

I am pro conservative.

I voted for Donald Trump 3 times.

But, we need this kind of garbage to cease. 

MAGA in Arizona is taking on a different form.  One that says, you can't win by being stupid.

We don't need luck.  It's already happening.  We increase majorities in both houses and EVERYONE knows HOBBS is toast.  Even her own side.  The question will be who takes her place.

Donald Trump endorsed someone who didn't support him (meaning he knows how to keep momentum even if it means doing things that seem a little less than super-hard right).  She'll likely win.

Fortunately, Kari Lake has firgured out she won't be winning anything soon and is stepping away.  Thanks to her and her crazy campaign, we now have a certified marxist in the senate.

Good luck with your "we own the show" schtick.  Hope you figure out it really isn't true.