Iranian Cyberattack Hits AZ Election Site
Arizona lawmakers are pressing for greater accountability following a recent cyberattack that compromised the state's public-facing candidate information system. The breach has ignited debates over election infrastructure security and transparency in the aftermath of politically charged defacement.
Details of the Attack
On June 23, state authorities revealed that hackers had gained access to the Arizona Secretary of State's candidate portal, which is a website where candidates post their headshots and campaign materials. The attackers added links to anti-American Telegram messaging channels... READ MORE
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Governor Katie Hobbs: This weekend, I surveyed the Dragon Bravo Fire and spoke with federal officials on the ground combating the flames. Seeing the burned remains of the Grand Canyon Lodge and other damage was devastating. I was heartened to meet the brave men and women who are doing everything they can to fight this fire. Right now, our focus is on fighting the Dragon Bravo Fire. Once contained, we will rebuild stronger than ever and get answers for what went wrong so a tragedy like this never happens again.
AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Arizonans are reporting repeated hours-long outages in potentially deadly summer heat. These outages are a stunning failure of federal oversight and accountability. My office is evaluating all options to address this situation.
AZ Treasurer Kimberly Yee: I was honored to attend the @NasdaqExchange opening bell at their headquarters in Times Square, New York. Thank you to the Nasdaq team for the opportunity.
State Senator Warren Petersen: Congratulations to my colleagues for voting pro-AZ by a landslide over the Democrats. This shows why the majority matters. The Republican-led legislature has prevented Arizona from becoming California and secured significant wins, including three tax cuts over the past three years.
State Representative Cheryl Caswell: **Big beautiful life, y’all!** Can you believe it’s been **1 whole year** since we both took on full-time jobs *and* kept up with part-time appraisals? Total whirlwind! And hold onto your hats—after **22 YEARS** of hustle, my amazing husband is finally getting a **PAID VACATION**! Yep, 22 years in the making! But wait, it gets better (or funnier?): while I’m over here grinding away in my “foy-fice”—you know, my oh-so-fancy office in the foyer —he’s spending his first paid vacation… **CLEANING THE HOUSE**! I mean, who needs a beach when you’ve got a mop, right? Who else has turned their home into a work zone or had a vacation turn into a chore-fest? Drop your stories below—I need to know I’m not alone in this chaos!
State Representative Michael Carbone: Curious about what we've been working on for Arizona and Legislative District 25? Check out all the latest news articles highlighting our efforts and achievements here: carboneforaz.com/in-the-news/
Lawmakers Demand Answers After Iranian Cyberattack Infiltrates Arizona Election Site— By Cactus Politics' Ericka Pinon
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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
