Scott Sues To Seize Voting Machines In Two Counties

CNN reports:

Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott is filing three lawsuits against county election officials as a recount has gotten underway in the Senate contest between himself and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson.

In the first complaint, the Scott campaign alleges Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes counted a certain number of ballots after the Saturday noon deadline.

The campaign announced it is filing two other lawsuits against Snipes and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Buchner, requesting voting tabulation equipment be impounded after the machine recount is completed. The lawsuits also request both supervisors be required to preserve all ballots and records connected with the 2018 election.

BREAKING: In Florida Gov Scott’s campaign has now filed a motion to seize (impound) the voting equipment in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. https://t.co/SYNkgyZN9s I suppose his last stunt–to send in state law enforcement didn’t work out as expected (hint: they found no fraud).

— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) November 11, 2018

Lets be clear about what we are witnessing in Florida: The sitting Governor is seeking to throw out lawful votes and seize the voting equipment in order to win an election.

— Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) November 11, 2018