The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that nearly 98,000 Arizonans whose voting registration status was in question will be allowed to participate in the full ballot in November. The issue arose after a clerical error from 2004 mistakenly granted these individuals voting registration status without providing proof of citizenship. The Maricopa County Recorder’s office discovered the error, prompting the legal challenge that was swiftly resolved by the state’s highest court. Both Democratic and Republican officials praised the court’s decision, with Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda acknowledging the importance of protecting the voices of disenfranchised voters. The court’s ruling allows these individuals to cast their votes at both the federal and local levels, rather than restrict them to federal contests only. The decision was seen as a victory for voter rights and due process, with all parties acknowledging the need to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate in the election. The ruling comes just in time for early voting in Arizona, which is set to begin on October 9th.
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