Judge Blocks Arizona County's Plan To Hand-Count Midterm Ballots

The video discusses the push for hand counting ballots in rural areas due to distrust in voting machines, stemming from false fraud claims during the 2020 presidential election. Arizona's election director, Katie Hobbs, states that a full hand count of early ballots is illegal under state law. The political context includes Hobbs running for governor against Republican Kerry Lake, who is supported by former President Trump.

What is the main reason Republicans and Cochise County want to hand count ballots?

• To comply with federal regulations

• To speed up the counting process

• Due to distrust in voting machines

• To save money on election processes

What event led to the push for hand counts in elections?

• The 2022 gubernatorial election

• The 2018 midterm elections

• The 2020 presidential election

• The 2016 presidential election

Who is the Arizona Secretary of State mentioned in the transcript?

• Katie Hobbs

• Donald Trump

• Joe Biden

• Kerry Lake

According to Arizona state election law, what is illegal regarding early ballots?

• Mailing ballots to voters

• Counting ballots before election day

• A full hand count of early ballots

• Using electronic voting machines

Who is Katie Hobbs' Republican challenger in the gubernatorial race?

• Kerry Lake

• Doug Ducey

• Mark Kelly

• Martha McSally