The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that 98,000 Arizonans whose voter registration status was unclear can participate fully in the November election. The issue arose due to a clerical error from 2004, where individuals were granted voting registration status without providing proof of citizenship. The error was discovered by the Maricopa County Recorder’s office earlier this month. Arizona law required proof of citizenship for voter registration in 2005, but certain residents were deemed to have documentation on file when they did not. The Supreme Court decision allows these individuals to vote at all levels in the upcoming election. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer filed the lawsuit to address the issue, working with Arizona’s Democratic secretary of state, Adrian Fontes, to find a resolution. The decision was applauded by both parties, with Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda expressing gratitude for protecting the rights of nearly 98,000 voters. Swoboda, who has been critical of Arizona’s voting procedures, found herself aligned with bipartisan election officials in this case. Early voting in Arizona begins on October 9th. The court’s ruling ensures that all affected individuals can fully participate in the election, casting their votes at both the federal and local levels.
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Arizona Supreme Court grants full ballot access to nearly 100,000 voters due to clerical error
