Thread by @davidalanlevine

Now that the ban on Arizona media covering @ArizonaAudit is over, below are some things that the media (and other observers, if possible) should try and take note of as the Arizona "audit/recount" progresses. Thread🧵

https://twitter.com/jeremyduda/status/1387426222288691206

1/The people that are now administering it. Do any of them have previous experience serving as poll workers or administering elections? What are their partisan affiliations? Were they trained for the audit beforehand? These are relevant to the legitimacy of the "audit/recount".

2/Whether the people now performing the "audit/recount" appear to understand its procedures and are adhering to them. There was previous reporting that some workers may be doing this work with too little rest and/or food, which could increase the likelihood for errors.

3/How the ballots are being reviewed. E.g., are they being reviewed in an orderly and secure manner? There were concerns at the outset of the "audit/recount" that certain materials weren't adequately secured at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Have those concerns been addressed?

4/The transparency of the "audit/recount". The ban on media is now over, but that certainly doesn't mean this process is now being conducted in a transparent manner. For example, what are the current criteria for domestic observers to be allowed to view the process in-person?

5/Whether any complaints or disputes raised during the "audit/recount" (e.g., such as the color of pens being used) are being resolved in a satisfactory manner.

6/Whether the procedures for the "audit/recount" are written down, widely available and in compliance with state law

7/Whether there are any inappropriate activities still taking place during the "audit/recount" that raise questions about its legality and/or accuracy.

8/Those experienced at observing elections know that when ballots are being reviewed, you should be aware of possible problems, such as disorderly counting procedures, inadequate numbers of counting staff and supervisors, dishonest counting of ballots, observer exclusion, etc.

9/With a bit more transparency, hopefully the broader public will get greater insights into what is actually going on during this "Arizona audit/recount".