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U.S. House passes bill banning foreign contributions to state and local ballot measure campaigns

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

Ballotpedia · Jul 21

One of Stephen Miller’s allies is taking on a bigger role in Arizona’s elections

Election officials in Arizona’s most populous county reached an agreement this week on how to jointly oversee the vote

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Election deniers now hold posts on local US election boards, raising concerns for midterms

‘Election integrity’ activists have found way to positions of power, raising red flags about potential partisan meddling

The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025

Arizona election deniers notch victory

Richer, first elected in 2020, was subjected to attacks for rejecting Trump's false claims of voter fraud

Salon · Jul 31, 2024

Arizona Republican Election Official Concedes Primary For County Recorder

Stephen Richer concedes primary race for Maricopa County recorder to Justin Heap, emphasizing professionalism and commitment to election integrity.

Top News · Jul 31, 2024

Republican Maricopa County Recorder Loses Primary To Conservative Challenger

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer projected to lose primary to conservative challenger Justin Heap in Arizona.

Top News · Jul 31, 2024

Republican Arizona official who said 2020 election was not stolen loses primary

Stephen Richer, Maricopa county’s top election official, defended results showing Trump lost in 2020

The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2024

Arizona Republicans try and fail to expel Democratic lawmaker over Bible prank

Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.

WEKU · Jun 13, 2023