Conspiracy theory-fueled harassment prompts Arizona GOP election official to resign

An Arizona Republican elections official who has been the target of a vitriolic, conspiracy theory-fueled harassment campaign on Thursday that he will step down at the end of his term. Bill Gates said in a that said he will not seek reelection in 2024 and plans to “pursue other interests and opportunities.” Gates said in a statement said it was an honor serving his home state on the Phoenix City Council and the Maricopa Board of Supervisors for 13 years. “At the city of Phoenix, I cut through the bureaucracy...