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Elections office greets auditors with 'day-old' doughnuts and lawsuit threats

The article from MSN discusses a contentious situation in Maricopa County, Arizona, where the county's elections office faced an audit by the Arizona State Senate. The audit, led by Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli, was intended to review the county's election procedures following concerns over the accuracy of the 2022 election results. However, the audit was met with resistance from Maricopa County officials. They greeted the auditors with day-old doughnuts and a stern warning that the audit could be illegal, potentially leading to legal action. The county officials argued that the audit was not only unauthorized but also that the Senate lacked the legal authority to conduct such an investigation. This standoff highlights ongoing tensions between state and local election authorities in Arizona, reflecting broader national debates about election integrity and oversight.

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