GOP lawmakers defend election bills
Sens. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, and J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, to her right, lash out April 19, at some business leaders and the media, accusing them of misrepresenting what would be the effects of their proposed changes in election laws. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
Two Republican senators lashed out Monday at businesses and the media, accusing them of mischaracterizing what is in changes they are proposing to state election laws.
Michelle Ugenti-Rita of Scottsdale and J.D. Mesnard of Chandler said their measures simply add necessary layers of security to the election process. They said the terms of both bills and their motives have been distorted in news coverage.
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Republican lawmakers in many states have proposed measures that would make their states voting rules more restrictive. Of note are Arizona, Texas, Florida and Michigan.
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