Representative Kolodin & Senator Rogers Reach Major Agreement with Runbeck Election Services to Significantly Strengthen Election Integrity

Representative Alexander Kolodin, Vice Chair of the House Elections Committee, and Senator Wendy Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Elections Committee, proudly announced a significant agreement that will advance and strengthen election integrity. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been agreed to with Runbeck Election Services, marking the culmination of an extensive examination of the company’s election processes.

The following key reforms are outlined in the MOU:

Bipartisan Observation Program & Enhanced Security: Up to three observers from the Arizona Republican and Democratic parties will be allowed to be onsite at Runbeck during the Arizona primary and general election days when inbound sorting activity occurs. This initiative provides unprecedented access to critical areas of the election process, ensuring transparency and building confidence in the electoral system.

Legislative Audits of Software: The Arizona House of Representatives will be able to conduct an audit of the software licensed to Maricopa County for signature verification and ballot duplication. This step is aimed at verifying the integrity of the election process and ensuring that the software meets the highest standards of security and reliability. The findings of this audit, to be conducted in 2024 by a qualified third-party auditor, will be made public, further reinforcing transparency.

Election Workflow Document: Runbeck will release a detailed document outlining its scope of work and election workflow with Maricopa County and other Arizona election agencies. This document, aimed at enhancing transparency, will be available prior to the August 2024 primary.

Access to Historical 2022 Election Data: Demonstrating a commitment to increasing public trust and transparency, Runbeck will grant legislative observers onsite access to view the company’s 2022 general election night loading dock video footage.

Representative Kolodin expressed his appreciation for Runbeck’s collaborative work with the legislature to implement these reforms. “This agreement represents a significant advancement in our ongoing efforts to ensure the security and integrity of Arizona’s elections,” Kolodin stated. “I appreciate the cooperation of Runbeck’s new ownership and their willingness to provide greater transparency - the foundation of public trust and confidence.” Kolodin also noted that “contingent on a legislative appropriation, Runbeck has also agreed to cage the sorters.”

A copy of the MOU is attached providing full details of the agreement reached.

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