Arizona's Maricopa County has certified its primary election results, initiating a recount for the Democratic nomination in the 3rd Congressional District, where only 42 votes separate the leading candidates, Yassamin Ansari and Raquel Terán. This certification, known as a canvass, allows Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to confirm the recount, which is expected to be authorized by the Maricopa County Superior Court. The Democratic nominee will go on to face Republican Jeff Zink in the November general election for a seat recently vacated by U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego. Despite the recount process unfolding smoothly, some residents expressed doubts about election integrity during public comments. The district, which includes parts of Phoenix, leans Democratic, highlighting its significance in the upcoming election. This recount comes in a climate of heightened scrutiny and conspiracy theories surrounding election processes in Arizona since the 2020 presidential election.