Mark Finchem, a Donald Trump-backed election denier, has been sanctioned by a judge in Maricopa County, Arizona for filing a lawsuit challenging the state's secretary of state race results without substantial justification. The lawsuit, which was dismissed in December, alleged misconduct by then-Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and claimed illegal votes were cast due to errors in the laboratory testing of voting machines and voting software issues. The judge's decision to sanction Finchem and his attorney is seen as a victory for those who believe in the integrity of the election process.
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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has asked the state Attorney General to investigate and take enforcement action against former gubernatorial candidate Kelly Lake for a tweet containing images of voter signatures, which Fontes argues violates state law. The request is the latest development in the ongoing controversy surrounding the 2022 gubernatorial election, in which Lake, backed by former President Donald Trump, lost to Democratic candidate Mark Kelly. Fontes' request for an investigation is a sign that the state is taking the issue seriously.