Guests - Alex Kolodin, Dr. Carol Lieberman
Major Victory for Election Integrity in Arizona
Arizona took a significant step forward in safeguarding election transparency yesterday when the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2022, sponsored by State Representative Alex Kolodin (LD3), who is also running for Secretary of State.
The legislation explicitly guarantees that county political party chairmen can assign observers to every voting location—including early in-person centers, ballot replacement sites, and the new mobile voting trucks that Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly recently announced.
Kolodin emphasized the scope during his appearance on Winn Tucson with host Kathleen Winn:
“It says at any voting center. Any, A-N-Y, all capital letters. Any.”
The bill now heads to the Senate, where President Warren Petersen has committed to expedited consideration. Governor Katie Hobbs has indicated she will sign it—largely because the measure also contains provisions critical to ensuring overseas military voters are not disenfranchised in the upcoming primary.
Kolodin called it “using leverage” and “the art of the deal,” noting that every Democrat present in the House voted in favor—a rarity that underscores the bipartisan recognition that fair elections benefit everyone.
Why Observers Matter—Especially in Pima County
Pima County has been ground zero for observer exclusion in recent cycles. Early voting sites and ballot replacement locations have repeatedly barred Republican observers, creating situations where partisan election workers were left unsupervised with voter rolls, ballot printers, and ballot boxes.
Kolodin described the risk bluntly:
“The only thing that keeps that process honest is the presence of independent partisan observers from both political parties… Just having an observer in the room is going to prevent any malfeasance from occurring.”
Winn echoed the urgency, urging listeners to volunteer immediately:
“Republicans, we are now being given the opportunity to observe. We’ve been fighting for this. Go to PimaGOP.org and sign up.”
With mobile voting trucks scheduled to appear across the county, the need for observers has never been greater.
Broader Progress on Election Integrity
Kolodin highlighted several encouraging developments:
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, working pro bono with attorneys from America First Legal, recently won the right to independent counsel in his fight to reclaim powers transferred away by the lame-duck Board of Supervisors.
Heap has already removed approximately 300,000 invalid registrants from Maricopa voter rolls.
The U.S. Department of Justice is actively litigating against current Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to obtain voter-roll records, suspecting intentional non-compliance with federal maintenance requirements.
Kolodin stressed that dirty voter rolls remain the root cause of most election-security concerns:
“You only have valid registrants on the voter rolls, there’s a lot fewer games you can play.”
Primary Date Moves Up
To comply with federal law after congressional changes to UOCAVA (military/overseas) voting deadlines, Arizona’s primary will now fall on the second-to-last Tuesday in July—July 21, 2026.
The earlier date ensures military ballots can be transmitted, returned, and counted without violating federal timelines.
Local Ballot Measures: Propositions 418 and 419
Pima County voters will soon receive ballots for a special election on Propositions 418 and 419, which would extend the half-cent transportation sales tax for another 20 years.
While the measures include detailed project lists and oversight mechanisms, the Pima County GOP opposes continuation, citing the City of Tucson’s consistent failure to complete promised projects and its refusal to end free bus fares—a policy critics say contributes to public safety issues.
Winn noted the unusual alignment: both conservatives and the far left oppose the measures, albeit for different reasons. Voter turnout will decide the outcome.
The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
The show devoted significant time to the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her Catalina Foothills home in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 1.
Details confirmed on air:
Guthrie, 84, is cognitively sharp with no dementia.
She has a pacemaker but otherwise good health.
Her phone and keys remained in the home; her vehicle was still there.
Limited blood was found—now being tested for DNA.
Her pacemaker stopped transmitting data around 2:00–2:15 a.m.
The front-door camera battery was dead.
Winn expressed frustration with the pace of the investigation and broader public-safety trends in Tucson and Pima County, pointing to chronic underfunding of law enforcement and high crime rates even in affluent areas.
Dr. Carol Lieberman Analyzes Anti-ICE Protests and Societal Chaos
Nationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carol Lieberman joined Winn to examine the wave of violent anti-ICE protests and the stark contrast with genuine freedom fighters in Iran.
Lieberman categorized participants into several psychological profiles:
Trump Derangement Syndrome sufferers who view ICE agents as proxies for President Trump.
Celebrity Worship Syndrome victims acting out directives from performers who criticize immigration enforcement.
Mad Hatters exhibiting oppositional defiant or conduct disorders.
Lost Souls seeking purpose and belonging in rebellion.
Regressed Rioters reverting to adolescent or toddler-like tantrums.
Various personality disorders (paranoid, narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, schizotypal).
Substance abusers looking for a “party.”
Lieberman stressed that these demonstrations are not peaceful protest but organized, often paid, and frequently violent—far removed from the life-risking dissent of Iranian citizens facing execution for opposing the regime.
She warned of escalating tensions, including potential regional conflict if Iran continues suppressing protesters while advancing nuclear capabilities.
Reflections on Elder Safety
Both Winn and Lieberman used the Guthrie case as a wake-up call for adult children of aging parents:
Ensure working security cameras, alarm systems, and regular check-ins.
Reassess living arrangements for those with limited mobility.
Consider levels of assisted living that preserve independence while providing safety oversight.
Lieberman shared her own experience moving her mother into a California continuing-care community at age 90, allowing her to thrive until 101½ while giving family peace of mind.
Upcoming Event: Joe Concha in Tucson
Kathleen Winn reminded listeners of tomorrow night’s event featuring Fox News contributor and author Joe Concha at the Tucson Country Club. Concha will discuss his new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump’s Big, Beautiful Campaign.
Tickets include a signed copy of the book and support Pima County Republican efforts. A few seats remain available at givebutter.com/concha.
Winn closed with optimism: momentum is building for election integrity, public safety, and conservative leadership in Arizona—and active citizen participation remains the key to turning that momentum into lasting victories.