PHOENIX, Arizona — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records tied to Arizona’s widely criticized and debunked review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, reviving scrutiny of the controversial audit conducted after the presidential race. The Arizona Senate confirmed it complied with the subpoena and turned over the requested materials to federal investigators.
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said the chamber received the subpoena last week and provided audit-related records to the FBI. The 2021 review was ordered by then–Senate President Karen Fann following claims from supporters of President Donald Trump that the election had been rigged.
The audit involved a hand recount and analysis of ballots cast in Maricopa County. Although the review confirmed Joe Biden’s victory in the county, the final report included numerous claims about election irregularities that election officials later rejected.
Maricopa County officials said 74 of the audit’s 75 findings were exaggerated, misleading, or unsupported by evidence. The subpoena follows other federal investigative steps tied to disputes over the 2020 election and comes as officials remain cautious about potential interference in future elections.
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