Posted on Jul 20, 2022
Johnson County Sheriff defends election investigation after county lawyer raised concerns
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A sheriff’s office news release defended Hayden’s use of staff time to check into unspecified claims about the election, saying the office is merely investigating the numerous tips that have come into the office since 2021 concerning election procedures.
A sheriff’s investigation into Johnson County’s election procedures was initiated because of more than 200 tips alleging fraud and was not an attempt to interfere with elections, Sheriff Calvin Hayden’s office said Tuesday.
A news release from the sheriff’s office defended Hayden’s use of staff time to check into unspecified claims about the election, saying the office is merely investigating the numerous tips that have come into the office since 2021 concerning election procedures.
“Anyone who suggests Sheriff Calvin Hayden initiated this investigation or wants to interfere with elections is woefully misinformed,” the release states.
A sheriff’s investigation into Johnson County’s election procedures was initiated because of more than 200 tips alleging fraud and was not an attempt to interfere with elections, Sheriff Calvin Hayden’s office said Tuesday.
A news release from the sheriff’s office defended Hayden’s use of staff time to check into unspecified claims about the election, saying the office is merely investigating the numerous tips that have come into the office since 2021 concerning election procedures.
“Anyone who suggests Sheriff Calvin Hayden initiated this investigation or wants to interfere with elections is woefully misinformed,” the release states.
Johnson County Sheriff defends election investigation after county lawyer raised concerns
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL No! The Republican Sheriff just has no Comprehension on How Bad Donald Trump Disgraced the Republican Party here in Johnson County. He Can't Accept It or He is Just Now Revealing Just How Much of a Fascist He Really Is. Same, Same.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - This is not the sam same. he has a sworn duty to investigate any criminal claim and either dismiss it or send it tothe DA's office. That is what he is doing....HIS JOB!
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There is a deranged minority who thinks the election was stolen. I am willing to bet some of those deranged folks were the ones giving "tips" of fraud.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."This is a non-partisan issue,” the release continued. “Our citizens want to have and deserve to have, confidence in their local elections.”
Meanwhile, county officials including Sherman have stood by the integrity of the election. Trent’s letter echoed that, saying “The county, in turn through the election commissioner, will attend to its assigned roles and responsibilities and will continue to execute fair and impartial elections for county citizens.”
The ACLU of Kansas also reacted Monday to the disclosure of Hayden’s request for a bigger role in election security, saying it is “deeply troubled” by it. Some of Hayden’s suggestions would intimidate voters, the organization said. For instance, law enforcement presence at polling places is a form of voter intimidation prohibited by state law, the group said.
“His pursuit of a criminal investigation no one but himself seems to have asked for is cause for great concern, especially when it is accompanied by proposals that could violate state law and intimidate voters,” said the group’s statement."
..."This is a non-partisan issue,” the release continued. “Our citizens want to have and deserve to have, confidence in their local elections.”
Meanwhile, county officials including Sherman have stood by the integrity of the election. Trent’s letter echoed that, saying “The county, in turn through the election commissioner, will attend to its assigned roles and responsibilities and will continue to execute fair and impartial elections for county citizens.”
The ACLU of Kansas also reacted Monday to the disclosure of Hayden’s request for a bigger role in election security, saying it is “deeply troubled” by it. Some of Hayden’s suggestions would intimidate voters, the organization said. For instance, law enforcement presence at polling places is a form of voter intimidation prohibited by state law, the group said.
“His pursuit of a criminal investigation no one but himself seems to have asked for is cause for great concern, especially when it is accompanied by proposals that could violate state law and intimidate voters,” said the group’s statement."
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