Despite all the chaos and name calling resulting from the 2020 ballot recount in Arizona’s Maricopa County, one thing is certain: Had Attorney General Mark Brnovich not fought multiple efforts to change voting rules like other states allowed, the discord could have been a lot worse.

As in several states, liberal groups descended on Arizona to seek ballot access beyond what state laws allowed, often claiming changes were required due to the coronavirus pandemic. As those efforts moved forward, a review found Brnovich waited for state officials to push back.