PHOENIX – Two county supervisors nearly went to jail over this.

And one still might.

But a veteran legislator is seeking to alter the law so that future supervisors never have to worry that they’re being asked to certify election returns – even when they question the accuracy.

Existing law requires county supervisors after each election to “canvass’’ the results. A similar requirement exists for cities and towns that conduct their own election.

The problem with that, according to some officials who are in that position, is they are being asked to certify the results as accurate, under penalty of jail if they refuse. And Sen. John Kavanagh said that’s not right.

“I was on a town council where I had to certify an election,’’ said the Fountain Hills Republican.

“I had no idea how the el

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