AZ Court Rules For Voters Caught In Documents Glitch

The Associated Press reports:

The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadn’t been confirmed can vote in state and local races, a significant decision that could influence ballot measures and tight legislative races.

The court’s decision comes after officials uncovered a database error that for two decades mistakenly designated the voters as having access to the full ballot. The voters already were entitled to cast ballots in federal races, including for president and Congress, regardless of how the court ruled.

Of the nearly 98,000 affected voters, most of them reside in Maricopa County, which is home to Phoenix, and are longtime state residents who range in age from 45 to 60.

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BREAKING: Court rules nearly 98,000 Arizonans whose citizenship hadn’t been confirmed can vote the full ballot https://t.co/ceKXf5ohrB

— The Associated Press (@AP) September 21, 2024