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Arizona Senate President Subpoenaed Over 2020 Election Audit

3/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen announced he complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for 2020 Maricopa County election audit records.
He said the FBI has the records.
Maricopa County officials said they have not received a subpoena and would cooperate if issued.
The Cyber Ninjas audit was widely criticized and reaffirmed President Joe Biden's victory.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes condemned Petersen's actions as perpetuating debunked election-fraud narratives.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 Maricopa County election audit, led by Cyber Ninjas, aimed to investigate alleged fraud in the 2020 election, echoing the contentious 2000 Florida recount. Despite the audit reaffirming Joe Biden's victory, it sparked significant controversy and scrutiny, particularly from Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, reflecting ongoing national debates about election integrity and public trust in electoral processes.

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Story summary

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen announced he complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for 2020 Maricopa County election audit records.
He said the FBI has the records.
Maricopa County officials said they have not received a subpoena and would cooperate if issued.
The Cyber Ninjas audit was widely criticized and reaffirmed President Joe Biden's victory.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes condemned Petersen's actions as perpetuating debunked election-fraud narratives.

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