Arizona considering using SWAT team at polls in Maricopa County on Election Day

Published May 22, 2024 11:24am ET



Arizona election officials will increase security at polling locations in Maricopa County this year after the 2020 election was marred by dozens of threats based on falsehoods surrounding election integrity.

After facing many false claims that the 2020 election was stolen, Maricopa County became a target for pro-Trump activists to spread lies about election integrity there. Some security changes will be made ahead of 2024, notably at the building where the ballots will be tabulated, including possibly stationing SWAT teams outside and the sheriff mounted on a police horse.

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