Despite judge's order, Cochise County officials proceed with plans for a full hand count of ballots

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Where’s the outrage for violating the Court’s lawful order?
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Despite judge's order, Cochise County officials proceed with plans for a full hand count of ballots https://azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/11/09/arizona-election-2022-cochise-county-starts-hand-count-defying-judge/8293398001/… via @azcentral

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Despite judge's order, Cochise County officials proceed with plans for a full hand count of ballots
County Recorder David Stevens acknowledged the order blocked hand counting of all ballots, but he said he was acting on the advice of his attorney.
5:37 PM · Nov 9, 2022

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/11/09/arizona-election-2022-cochise-county-starts-hand-count-defying-judge/8293398001/

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Cochise County officials are proceeding with a hand count of every ballot cast in Tuesday's election, despite a court ruling that bars them from doing so.

Meanwhile, the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday authorized its attorney to appeal that ruling to the Arizona Supreme Court, complicating the timeline for when — or if — the controversial count would actually happen.

Recorder David Stevens acknowledged the order that blocks the county from hand counting all ballots. But, Stevens said, he was moving ahead on the advice of his attorney, Bryan Blehm.
“I have to drive on as if it’s going to happen," Stevens said, noting the law requires a hand count to begin within 24 hours of when the polls close on Election Day. He set a meeting for late Wednesday afternoon with the county's political party chairmen to select the four ballot races to include in the hand count.

If he doesn't start the process Wednesday, Stevens said, critics could argue the county had missed the window to begin the unorthodox full count.

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They're election and law deniers. This is what happens when people aren't held accountable.

[grantcart]

1. Tks

[BlueIdaho]

2. Contempt of court?

How’s about the entire staff be held on contempt charges for the next 48 - 72 hours.

[Rebl2]

5. Like that

idea and for ignoring court order ballots should be seized.

[yellowcanine]

3. Please proceed. If he goes against a judge's order any qualified immunity he has is in jeopardy.

To have qualified immunity as a public official one has to follow the law.

[Cha]

4. TY nt