Want to more fully understand what happens to a ballot after a voter turns it in? On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and state officials can help you
"The goal of our event, as well as the mission of the Arizona Democracy Resilience Network, is to counter the misinformation that throws doubt on our election process and to demonstrate that our systems are accurate and secure," said Don Henninger, a former media executive and co-chair of the Network.
The cross-partisan network was initiated by the Carter Center, a nonprofit founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and devoted to resolving conflict and advancing democracy. The center's efforts to bolster democracy have historically been focused outside of the United States, but it announced in 2020 that it would begin to look inward.
"We want to restore confidence in our system. We believe the vast majority of Arizonans are aligned with efforts to restore democratic norms and civility among political candidates and their supporters," Henninger said.published in The Republic on Wednesday, Oct. 12, the day early voting began. In it, the newspaper's opinions team debunked allegations made by election deniers trying to discredit Arizona's electoral system.
"Arizona voters can depend on the security and professional handling of their ballots," the editorial read."Those who would undermine our electoral system are lying for selfish reasons. Don’t give into them. Don’t be demoralized. Your best response is both simple and profound. You vote." Nov. 2's"Follow the Ballot" event provides another opportunity to learn how the vote-counting process works.