AP Arizona

Some GOP states seek new police units for election probes

Published March 17, 2022 10:41 AM

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republicans promoting claims of widespread voter fraud in at least two politically important states are turning to a new tactic to appease voters who falsely believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Efforts in Florida and Georgia would establish special law enforcement units dedicated to investigating possible voting or election crimes. The moves come as Republican lawmakers and governors respond to the millions of voters in their party who believe former President Donald Trump’s false claims that widespread voter fraud cost him reelection. Voting rights groups say the police units are redundant and could be leverage for partisan investigations.

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