NOW Maricopa County’s ballot-counting machines & related computers & servers are being packed up at Senate Republicans’ audit site for return to county, per county elections spox. No reason given. Comes day after SoS observer for machines showed up.

COUNTY SAYS Cyber Ninjas owner Doug Logan was the ‘expert’ analyzing machines. County elections spokeswoman says they need to be checked to ensure they can be used in future elections. Senate GOP has formally agreed to cover county’s costs.

YOU NEED TO KNOW Examination of machines was one part of the audit. Other main pieces: Hand count of 2.1 million ballots on Veterans Memorial Coliseum floor, voter contacts to confirm information. Hand count continues.

COME AND GET IT Per Maricopa County elections spox Megan Gilbertson: "Senate liaison Ken Bennett contacted county Tuesday to inform us the equipment was ready for pickup."