Clerical error grants full ballot access to nearly 100,000 Arizona voters, Supreme Court rules

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that nearly 98,000 Arizonans whose voter registration status was in question will be able to participate in the full ballot in November. The issue arose when the Maricopa County Recorder’s office discovered a clerical error from 2004 that mistakenly granted voting registration status to individuals who did not provide proof of citizenship. The court’s decision was praised by Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer. The ruling allows these voters to participate in both federal and local elections, rather than just at the federal level as argued by Richer’s office. Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda also commended the court’s decision, emphasizing the importance of protecting the voices of these voters. Despite differences in political affiliations, election officials from both parties agree that ensuring all voters have the opportunity to participate in elections is a crucial priority. Early voting in Arizona is set to begin on October 9.

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