The Arizona Supreme Court Decides: Longtime Voters Get Full Ballots
The Arizona Supreme Court faced a critical decision on coding errors in the voter database just two weeks before early ballots were set to be mailed. In a landmark ruling on Friday, the court granted 98,000 longtime voters the right to cast a full election ballot, despite initial challenges.
These voters, impacted by unique identification requirements, found themselves in a predicament when their citizenship status was inaccurately updated in the database over the past two decades.
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer sought urgent action from the court, proposing a federal-only ballot for the affected voters. However, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes advocated for the full ballot, emphasizing the majority’s U.S. citizenship.
The court’s ruling not only ensures these voters can participate in crucial races but also avoids potential political consequences. With control of the state Legislature at stake, the decision holds significant weight.
More than just a legal proceeding, this ruling highlights the importance of every citizen’s right to vote and the intricate processes that safeguard this fundamental right.
“AZ Supreme Court ruled for defendant (Fontes). The 100k registrants will continue to vote a full ballot this election. Thank God.” – MaricopaCountyRecorder
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