Galvin Blasts GOP Election Lies in Arizona
Maricopa County Republican Supervisor Thomas Galvin says false fraud claims have damaged the Arizona Republican Party and its officials.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Political Parties
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Maricopa County Republican Supervisor Thomas Galvin criticized Republican Party election fraud claims at a county supervisors meeting on Wednesday. He said such lies have led to the destruction of the Republican Party in Arizona and urged the state to move on from the Cyber Ninjas era.
Why it matters
Galvin's remarks come from within the Republican Party and address the lasting political fallout of Arizona's 2020 election review. They highlight tensions over election claims affecting Arizona's officeholders and the party's direction.
Galvin said he has known for six years that those pushing election fraud claims are lying, a period dating to the 2020 election review by Cyber Ninjas. The extraction does not detail specific claims or findings from that review.
The players
Thomas Galvin
Thomas Galvin is a Republican Supervisor on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors who publicly criticized election fraud claims.
Cyber Ninjas
Cyber Ninjas is a private company founded by Doug Logan that participated in a review of Arizona's 2020 election.
Doug Logan
Doug Logan is the founder of Cyber Ninjas, the private company that took part in the review of Arizona's 2020 election.
The details
Galvin said former colleagues on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors endured death threats and were driven out of office, and that three newer colleagues, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko, and Kate Brophy McGee, were subjected to the same treatment. ProPublica reporter Jen Fifield reported the remarks from the meeting.
Timeline
• 2020: Arizona's 2020 election was reviewed by Cyber Ninjas.
• Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Galvin delivered remarks at the Maricopa County supervisors meeting.
Political Context
Galvin urged Arizona to move on from the Cyber Ninjas era, framing the 2020 election review as a closed chapter rather than an ongoing dispute. He argued that continued election fraud claims have harmed the Republican Party in the state.
The remarks highlight ongoing disagreement among Arizona Republicans over election claims, which can shape party leadership and how voters view the state's election administration. Residents following county government may find the internal debate relevant to future county board decisions.
The takeaway
Galvin's call to move past the Cyber Ninjas era points to a broader question for Arizona Republicans about how to address the 2020 election without repeating divisive claims. Voters tracking the party can watch whether leaders follow his lead.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Alternet.
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