Is Arizona letting noncitizens stay on voter rolls?

Arizona takes voter roll maintenance seriously, including processes to verify citizenship. There is no evidence to suggest noncitizens remain on voter rolls in the state.

In September, America First Legal, a conservative public interest group founded by former President Donald Trump advisor Stephen Miller, filed a lawsuit against all 15 counties in Arizona. They claimed that the counties were refusing to remove noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls.

Responding to this accusation, tech billionaire Elon Musk took to social media to question if Arizona was indeed refusing to remove noncitizens from voter rolls.

Are Arizona election officials refusing to remove noncitizens from voter rolls?

Verified Answer: No

Arizona election officials are not refusing to remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The state has robust procedures in place to verify citizenship and maintain the integrity of voter rolls. Data shows that noncitizen voting is extremely rare in the United States.

Arizona’s voter roll maintenance procedures, overseen by county recorders and the Secretary of State, involve multiple processes to confirm citizenship status. These processes include cross-referencing with state and federal agencies to ensure accuracy.

Despite legal actions taken by America First Legal against Maricopa County and other counties in Arizona, officials have stated that they are compliant with Arizona law and are actively working to ensure the accuracy of voter rolls.

Overall, Arizona’s commitment to verifying citizenship in voter registration demonstrates a dedication to upholding the integrity of the electoral process.

This article was reported in collaboration with the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and the Gigafact network, with additional contributions from the Associated Press.