An Arizona judge has recused himself from a case involving the state’s “fake electors” after emails surfaced showing he had urged other judges to defend Vice President Kamala Harris. Judge Scott McCoy’s recusal comes after the emails, which were obtained by the conservative group Judicial Watch, revealed he had emailed fellow judges in January 2021, urging them to sign a letter supporting Harris’s eligibility to serve as vice president. The emails also showed McCoy had coordinated with Harris’s office on the letter. The case against the “fake electors” alleges that 11 Arizona Republicans falsely certified themselves as electors in the 2020 presidential election, in an attempt to overturn the results.
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Democrat Ruben Gallego beats GOP’s Kari Lake in Arizona senate race
In a pivotal midterm election, Democrat Ruben Gallego has emerged victorious in the Arizona senate race, defeating his Republican rival, Kari Lake. This outcome marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Arizona and has implications for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Gallego’s victory underscores the changing demographics and political dynamics in Arizona, while Lake’s defeat signals a setback for the far right in the state. As both parties analyze the results, the race has become a focus of interest for political observers and analysts seeking to decipher the evolving political landscape.