Arizona Official Pleads Guilty in 2022 Election Certification Case

Peggy Judd, a Cochise County supervisor, admits to failing her duties, highlighting election integrity issues in Arizona.

Peggy Judd, a Republican supervisor in Cochise County, Arizona, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for delaying the certification of the 2022 midterm election results.
Judd's plea deal allows her to avoid felony charges, resulting in 90 days of unsupervised probation and a maximum $500 fine.
The charges stemmed from Judd and fellow supervisor Tom Crosby's refusal to certify election results, citing unfounded claims about voting machine integrity.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes emphasized that election interference will not be tolerated, and this case serves as a warning to other officials.
Judd's case is seen as a significant step in securing election integrity, with Crosby's trial still pending and set for January.