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ProPublica reporter covering voting, elections and democracy. Phoenix native. Mom of two. Send tips: In chat or on Signal: jenafifield.01

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Arguments are getting kind of heated. Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Ea...

15.10.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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County that tried to aid Trump in 2020 is now stuck with a $1 million penalty Under pressure from Trump allies, the county agreed to let an outside company examine its voting machines, prompting the state to decertify them.

Five years after trying to aid Trump, Pennsylvania’s Fulton County faces steep penalty, from Carter Walker / Votebeat www.votebeat.org/pennsylvania...

15.10.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in pivotal case on the Voting Rights Act The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to the congressional map that Louisiana adopted in 2024 that may reshape the […]

Tomorrow: Supreme Court to hear arguments in pivotal case on the Voting Rights Act www.scotusblog.com/2025/10/supr...

14.10.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The new owner of Dominion tells Colorado clerks he isn't an election conspiracist, according to @9NEWS www.9news.com/article/news...

13.10.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

The company buying Dominion runs one of the most popular software programs for e-pollbooks (which voters use to check into polling places). www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...

09.10.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you for this

07.10.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah I miss those days too, a starter pack is a good idea.

07.10.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember those late nights too 😴

07.10.2025 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agree!

06.10.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you :)

06.10.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No, ProPublica is nonpartisan.

06.10.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Been following, but feel free to keep me updated too.

06.10.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jen Fifield, Reporter I’m a ProPublica reporter covering election-related issues, voting rights and threats to democracy.

What I'm covering at ProPublica, and how to contact me: www.propublica.org/people/jen-f...

06.10.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Hi everyone! πŸ‘‹ I'm officially up and running at
@propublica.org covering election and voting issues, and expanding my sourcing nationally. Spread the word.

Reach out, say hi, introduce yourself, send tips:
jen.fifield@propublica.org
Cell: 480-476-0108
Signal: jenafifield.01

06.10.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 749    πŸ” 216    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 10
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Arizona 'fake elector' freed from probation A judge has signed papers releasing Loraine Pellegrino early from her probation sentence in Arizona's fake electors case.

Arizona 'fake elector' freed from probation, via @azcapmedia tucson.com/news/state-r...

03.10.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Great news for those following the upcoming trial of Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby... the trial will be livestreamed after jury is selected. Starts Oct 30, via Terri Jo Neff w/ Herald Review.

01.10.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal cuts force many state and local governments out of cyber collaboration group The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center lost U.S. government funding at midnight, jeopardizing the cybersecurity of thousands of cash-strapped counties, cities and towns.

"Federal funding for state and local governments’ main cybersecurity resource expired on Wednesday following the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate it, signaling major security risks ahead for... jurisdictions across the US," via @ericgeller www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ms-isac...

01.10.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Trump administration sued over 'Orwellian' national citizenship database The League of Women Voters warned that the Trump administration has encouraged states to use the database to purge voter rolls before the midterm elections.

Trump administration sued over 'Orwellian' national citizenship database, via
@courthousenews.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/trump-admini...

30.09.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jen Fifield Joins ProPublica to Cover Voting-Related Issues ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m joining ProPublica to cover voting issues nationally. I am so excited to work alongside some of the most skilled investigative journalists in the country at such a respected organization. I start Monday. www.propublica.org/atpropublica...

24.09.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 477    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 1

Arizona journalists, apply here: workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

STRONGLY recommend! DM/text with questions, I'm happy to talk.

18.09.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

you aren't losing anything :) yep all my social accounts are personal

18.09.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

More TK soon about where I go from here.

18.09.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Votebeat will be rehiring in Arizona. I know they will find someone great, because this state is brimming with the most talented journalists. I hope all of you apply when the job is posted soon. Reach out anytime to talk if you're interested. DMs open if you don’t have my cell.

18.09.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I'm immensely grateful to have played a small part in helping build what Votebeat has become, and to work with such smart, motivated and kind journalists. I'm going to miss you all so much, @levinecarrie.bsky.social @jessicahuseman.bsky.social
& all my colleagues. Can't wait to see what you do next

18.09.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Hi everyone. It’s Jen Fifield. I have a different type of news to report today β€” some personal news.

My last day at Votebeat is Friday. That makes this my last newsletter. Votebeat will continue to cover Arizona, and this newsletter will continue after a brief hiatus, but with a new byline.

It has been an honor to do this job and to build relationships with all of you throughout the state. I will miss it.

... As for what’s next for me, I’m on to an exciting new opportunity. I’ll post more details on my Substack and social media soon. I hope you’ll stay in touch, and also continue to follow Votebeat’s important work.

– Jen

Hi everyone. It’s Jen Fifield. I have a different type of news to report today β€” some personal news. My last day at Votebeat is Friday. That makes this my last newsletter. Votebeat will continue to cover Arizona, and this newsletter will continue after a brief hiatus, but with a new byline. It has been an honor to do this job and to build relationships with all of you throughout the state. I will miss it. ... As for what’s next for me, I’m on to an exciting new opportunity. I’ll post more details on my Substack and social media soon. I hope you’ll stay in touch, and also continue to follow Votebeat’s important work. – Jen

Some personal news. Tomorrow is my last day at Votebeat. I will miss it here so much. I also can't wait to tell you soon where I'm going next.

18.09.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

The vote to send a letter to the Justice Department came a day after a judge rejected Crosby’s request to postpone a Sept. 22 hearing for setting his trial date. The judge decided that the hearing will proceed.

17.09.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arizona county seeks U.S. investigation into indicted official’s 2022 election claims Supervisor Tom Crosby is awaiting trial for his role in delaying the county’s certification of 2022 election results. He proposed getting the federal government involved.

NEW: Arizona’s Cochise County asks Justice Department to look back at 2022 election www.votebeat.org/arizona/2025...

17.09.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Amazing photo of the Cougar Shadow on the Superstition Mountains taken by Jack Olson, an Apache Junction resident. He took this photo Sunday, September 14 at 6:24 p.m. The shadow can be seen on certain days, twice a year in March and September. Shared with his permission.

16.09.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 218    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3
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Court filings reveal secret grand jury interviews that led to indictments of Cochise County supes The two Cochise County supervisors who face felony charges for allegedly attempting to interfere with the certification of the county’s midterm election recently filed documents in court that give gli...

Crosby was indicted by a state grand jury on conspiracy and interference with an election officer. The other supervisor involved, Peggy Judd, has since pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Background on the Cochise County case here: azmirror.com/2024/02/26/c...

15.09.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

JUST IN: On the pending criminal trial for the Arizona official who voted to delay the canvass of the 2022 midterm election...

A judge just rejected Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby's request to delay his case. The dates for his trial will still be set next Monday, Sept. 22.

15.09.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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