The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that nearly 100,000 Arizonans whose voter registration status was in limbo due to a clerical error from 2004 will be able to participate in the full ballot in November. The error stemmed from a requirement for documented proof of citizenship, which some residents were deemed to have despite not providing it. The court’s decision was praised by Arizona’s Democratic secretary of state, who called it a significant victory for voting rights. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer filed the lawsuit to resolve the issue, with the court ultimately ruling in favor of allowing the affected voters to participate in all levels of the ballot. Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda also applauded the decision, despite her usual calls for more oversight of voter rolls. With early voting set to begin in October, the decision ensures that the 98,000 voters will not be disenfranchised in the upcoming election. The bipartisan support for the court’s decision highlights the importance of ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Early voting in Arizona will begin on October 9.
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Arizona Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Granting Full Ballot Access to Nearly 100,000 Voters Following Clerical Error
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