Clean Elections set to demand $4.7M repayment from candidates amid fraud allegations

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission is investigating allegations that three candidates—Risa Lobardo, Duwayne Collier, and Scott Neely—unlawfully qualified for $4.7 million in public funds through campaign finance violations. Commission Executive Director Tom Collins sent letters detailing suspicions of false contributions and suspicious donation patterns using voters' names. The Commission is expected to discuss if the candidates must repay millions of dollars.