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Arizona State Senate President Confirms Compliance with Federal Subpoena for 2020 Election Records

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Subpoena Compliance

Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen announced he has complied with a federal grand jury subpoena received last week. The subpoena sought records related to the Arizona State Senate's 2020 audit of Maricopa County. Petersen, a Republican, stated that the FBI now possesses the requested records.

Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen has complied with a federal grand jury subpoena received last week.

Maricopa County Responds

Jason Berry, a spokesperson for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, indicated that the county has not received a subpoena but would cooperate if one were issued. The Maricopa County recorder's office also confirmed it had not received a subpoena.

Background on the 2020 Election Review

The 2020 election review in Maricopa County was initiated by the previous state Senate president. This review ultimately affirmed President Trump's loss in the county.

Related Federal Activity in Georgia

In a separate but related development, the FBI seized 2020 election materials from Georgia's Fulton County in late January.