Overview

• Arizona lawmakers pass bipartisan bill to adjust election calendar, aiming to avoid recount delays and ensure timely vote counting.
• The legislation, signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, moves the primary election date and introduces measures for electronic transmission of results.
• The bill receives broad support across party lines, with efforts to restore voter confidence and ensure Arizona's electoral votes are counted.
• Changes include more time for 'curing' ballots and signature verification standards, addressing concerns from both Republicans and Democrats.
• The new law is a response to potential delays in counting votes for the 2024 presidential election, ensuring military and overseas voters receive ballots in time.