PHOENIX (AP) — A leader of the conservative group Turning Point Action resigned from the organization Thursday and dropped his bid for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives after he was accused of forging signatures on his nominating petitions.
Republican state Rep. Austin Smith has in the past promoted disproven allegations of election fraud.
A complaint filed by a Democratic activist in Smith’s district says several petition sheets contain signatures “that appear to have been written by the same person” and says “many of those signatures bear a striking resemblance to Smith’s.” It includes affidavits from two voters whose names were included in Smith’s petition but say they never signed.
Smith cast the allegations as a coordinated attack by Democrats that was “silly on its face,” but said he would drop out to avoid racking up legal bills.
Alex Jones shares health update after her son Kit, four, was hospitalised to undergo surgery
Hard shoulders should be brought back on smart motorways to make them safer, the RAC urges
Social Worker Warms Residents Through 'A Spoon of Rice'
A Couple's Efforts to Conduct Patriotic Education Among Children
San Francisco sues Oakland over new airport name that includes 'San Francisco'
A More Beautiful World Built, Shared by All
Social Organizations Work for Residents' Well
Bengals likely to look for an offensive tackle and run
Yang Langlang: School Principal Secures Wonderful Childhood for Every Student