The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that nearly 98,000 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 occurred when the Maricopa County Recorder’s office mistakenly granted voting registration status to residents who did not provide documented proof of citizenship. The court’s decision was praised by Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, who worked together to resolve the issue. The ruling allows the affected voters to cast their votes at both the federal and local levels, rather than limiting them to only federal contests as argued by some officials. Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda also praised the decision, emphasizing the importance of protecting the voices of all voters. Early voting in Arizona is set to begin on October 9, and the resolution of this issue ensures that nearly 98,000 individuals will be able to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Despite their differing political affiliations, election officials from both parties came together to support the court’s decision, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that all eligible voters are able to participate in the electoral process.
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Arizona Supreme Court rules in favor of nearly 100,000 voters granting them full ballot access due to clerical error
