MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - A small group of protestors stood outside the Maricopa County Elections Department the weekend following Election Day who were seemingly unhappy with the election results so far.
The group peacefully protested but were angered by what they claim is a fraudulent election in the county, despite no evidence of fraud.
The sheriff says the group had an objective, stayed within the scope and left in a "reasonable amount of time."
Inside the elections department tells a different story as volunteers and employees worked hard to count and certify each vote.
Elections officials, including Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates, were joined by Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone, to discuss the latest tabulation numbers and security surrounding the process.
"Here are people who get overzealous and do some things that give us some cause for concern, otherwise the sheriff wouldn’t be here right now talking to you," Penzone remarked.
Part of the concern, he says, is fueled by social media.
"Yesterday there were some tweets going out from at least one elected official, summoning folks to come out here today and be heard," he said.
Arizona Rep. Wendy Rogers urged supporters to come out to the department.
"It gave me some cause for concern – because you may be well intended. But that doesn’t mean everyone who responds to your calling has the same intentions," Penzone said. "It can empower them into a space where bad things can happen.
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